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City	Fort Walton Beach
State	Florida (FL)
County	Okaloosa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.424904
Longitude	-86.621762
Population	20,922
Density	1056.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	32548, 32547, 32549
Area Code	850
County Seat	Crestview
School District	Okaloosa County School District

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About Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach is a locality in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 20,922. The population density is 1056.6 people per km². Fort Walton Beach is located at 30.4249°N, 86.6218°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Fort Walton Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 32548, 32547, 32549.

Fort Walton Beach maintains a quiet, enduring presence along the shifting margins of the Gulf of Mexico. It lies 3.6 miles south-southeast of Wright, FL (from Wright, FL: bearing 161°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Destin. The landscape here is defined by a low, sandy horizon where the subtropical light turns a pale, bleached gold as it hits the shoreline. Inland, the moisture of the air clings to the palmetto scrub, creating a heavy, humid stillness that lingers long after the sun retreats. Kohler Bayou winds its way through the nearby terrain, marking a slow, deliberate path that separates the developed land from the wilder, verdant edges of the coast. Residents often find themselves at the City Hall Athletic Complex, where the flat, open ground serves as a common meeting point under the wide, expansive sky.

Fort Walton Beach grew from small, scattered settlements into a hub shaped largely by the persistent influence of the nearby military installations. This economic foundation shifted the pace of daily life, drawing in those who work to maintain the sophisticated technology of modern defense. Local industry relies heavily on the steady flow of personnel and the seasonal influx of visitors who arrive to experience the warm, temperate climate. The history of the place is built upon these layers of transition, moving from its earlier, quieter roots into a center of regional activity. Commerce here moves with a pragmatic rhythm, focused on sustaining the needs of a population that is always slightly in motion.

Fort Walton Beach carries a cultural character that balances a relaxed, coastal sensibility with the disciplined structure of its professional sectors. The local atmosphere is defined by the salt-heavy breeze and the simple, unadorned beauty of the dunes that stretch toward the water. Among those who have spent time in the region, the actor Burt Reynolds remains one of the few figures with a widely recognized connection to the wider area. Community gatherings often center on the small, local venues that provide a backdrop for the everyday lives of the people who reside here. Even as the years pass, the identity of the place remains anchored to the tides and the persistent, humid warmth that dictates the cycle of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Preston Hood Athletics Complex (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 195° S
Jet Stadium (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 154° SE
Sunset Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 342° N
Chester Pruitt Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 137° SE
Gulf Islands National Seashore (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 193° S
The Bayou (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 142° SE
Fort Gator (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 142° SE
Tortoise Hideaway (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 142° SE
Bird & Reptile Sanctuary (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 142° SE
Oak Tree Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 253° W
823d Bulldozer (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 268° W
Osprey CV-22 Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 258° W
Colonel Hart Memorial (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 271° W
Combat Talon (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 262° W
Henderson Beach State Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 105° E
Mattie Kelley Performing Arts Cntr. (Theatre) — 11.8 mi, 049° NE
Mattie Kelley Visual Arts Gallery (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 049° NE
AMC Destin Commons 14 (Cinema) — 12.0 mi, 101° E
Sand Dollar Cottage (Gallery) — 14.9 mi, 265° W
Apalachicola National Forest (National Forest) — 20.2 mi, 017° N · 576k acres
Grayton Beach State Park (State Park) — 25.9 mi, 102° E
The Shard Shop (Arts Centre) — 27.9 mi, 102° E
The Justin Gaffrey Studio (Gallery) — 29.7 mi, 104° E
The REP Community Theater (Theatre) — 29.8 mi, 104° E
Alice G shipwreck (Historic Ruins) — 30.9 mi, 272° W
Hyer-Knowles Planing Mill Chimney (Historic Ruins) — 32.4 mi, 277° W
Vista View of Escambia Bay Bridge (Viewpoint) — 32.6 mi, 280° W
Conecuh National Forest (National Forest) — 39.5 mi, 355° N · 85k acres

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