Beach Guide

Where to Park

Fort Walton Beach · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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12 PM today
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3 lots · 470 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

Okaloosa Island East Access

~51 open

140 spaces · Free · Beach access · 6 min

City of FWB Waterfront lot

~38 open

80 spaces · Free · City lot · 20 min

John Beasley Park

~39 open

250 spaces · Free · City park · 23 min

On-street parking

120 metered spaces · Free · Okaloosa Island Dr — wide shoulder parking along the beach road. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.

Local moves

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Parking on Okaloosa Island is free — the big advantage over Destin where lots charge.

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Arrive before 9:30 AM on summer weekends or Beasley Park fills completely.

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The Gulfarium has its own lot — combine a marine park visit with a beach day.

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Destin Harbor is 10 minutes east and has paid parking for boat trips and the HarborWalk restaurants.

City parking info (850) 833-9595

happy hunting

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