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Fort Walton Beach for Year-Round Panhandle Vacations

Fort Walton Beach is a city located in what is fondly called the "panhandle of the state" by Florida residents. This means that is it much further north than most communities on the Gulf Coast. Situated in southern Okaloosa County, the population of Fort Walton Beach hovers around 20,000. This is actually larger than it may seem at first glance; it its own local region, Fort Walton Beach is one of the principal cities.

Tourism in Fort Walton Beach

Vacation homes in Fort Walton Beach are popular with visitors because the town offers year-round opportunities to fish in the Gulf of Mexico. Its attractions are not limited to fishing, however; Fort Walton Beach also has several local beach resorts that tourists can enjoy even during the winter months, since temperatures here are seasonally warm compared to many climes further north.

That said, however, the busiest tourist season for Fort Walton Beach is during the summer, with Spring Break celebrations running a close second. During both these seasons, tourists come to the "Emerald Coast" in droves to enjoy sunbathing and water sports as well as swimming and fishing. Tourists who want a more relaxed getaway are advised to visit Fort Walton Beach during the autumn or spring, taking care to avoid weeks when colleges across the United States are on vacation.

Getting to Fort Walton Beach

The city is served by Northwest Florida Regional Airport, abbreviated as VPS in aviation circles. Several major carriers run daily flights to this airport.