This is a new airpark that you can walk around to see planes used by our military. It's a great…read moreplace to take kids and it's free.

Here is a very interesting memorial/park dedicated to Air Commandos. It's very interesting to look…read moreat the aircraft & modifications to them as well as the plaques outlining the heroic events that they were involved in. Heads up: there are no bathrooms, no guides, no gift shop, just the park. Given that, it's worth a stop just to see what's here.

Just stopped by here today as a quick little side-trip from Miramar Beach. A Bayou by the way is a…read morebody of brackish water (freshwater/salt water) mix. We went to the day-use area which features one .75 mile trail into the woods, as well as a pathway along one side of Bayou. The trail was nice, flat and full of shade. I learned a lot about the local plants. Bayou/Lake very scenic. the bathroom also was maintained and clean. A great little side trip!

Gorgeous park! It is a WWII gunnery which is why we wanted to come. I was hoping for some history…read morestops in the park but I didn't see anything. The day area restrooms were closed but there was one for guests to use at the ranger station. They were also renovating the camp sites so all of the trails in the back of the park were closed. The one open trail was only .75 miles so we did a few laps and walked along the bayou for some steps. I would like to return when the trails are open and see the rest of the park.

Sun, sand, shopping and good food. You couldn't ask for a better beach party!…read more The boardwalk at Fort Walton Beach near Okaloosa Island is a fun location that opens out onto the beach. There is a kite shop, a gelato shop, several boutiques and restaurants. The bottom area is shaded with several different seating areas. There is a huge parking lot, but it can be really crowded. We have always been able to find a parking space, but sometimes it has been way in the back. There are handicap parking spaces near the front. The pier is located next door. With the beach, ocean and three sand volleyball courts, in the front, and the pier next door you could make a day of it at The Boardwalk. At night, AJs, one of the restaurants, offers live music. Every Wednesday night at nine pm there is a fireworks show shot from the pier. The Boardwalk also offers other events throughout the year.

Great views. Average food. The pier is really nice. Fireworks on Thursdays. Very family friendly…read more Next time, I want to fish at the pier.

Super cool walking trail honoring the women who served this country. Very clean and well laid out…read more The statues are gorgeous and the plaques and stories amazing. There is a QR code on all of the plaques for you to read more about the women who served. Nice short walk and worth the time.

This is a nice little memorial park to walk through. It is Ada accessible for wheelchairs but…read morethere are no benches throughout the walk if you are unable to walk without sitting down. I'm thinking the walk loop is about 1/3 of a mile. I've been told this property use to be a 3 par golf course. This park honors 6 women from various years of service and various areas of military. There is a statue and plaque to honor each. There are also birds that can be watched and beach access for beautiful scenery. There are two benches at the beginning of the loop that are a nice place to sit and bird watch. We were there in the winter but you can tell that there is beautiful flowers to be seen in the landscape when the season is right. This park is off the back of the parking lot of the Destin/Ft Walton Beach Convention Center. If you turn off of 98 and keep going straight on the road that runs along the backside of the Convention Center you won't get there. You need to drive by the front doors of the Convention Center to the back if the parking lot and to the right a bit and you will see a board walk going into the park. Enjoy!

This is a beautiful strip of protected land that is simply breathtaking, if there is anything here…read moreto complain about well you're focusing on things that most would never consider to be a problem. The miles of paved highway is surrounded with white sugar sand beaches and towering dunes and beautiful water with lots of parking and not so many people at least the day of our visit. I guess this would be considered a barrier island but regardless of its designation it's one of the most beautiful stretch of beaches that I've come across and I've seen plenty - if you're planning a visit be prepared to spend the day the memories you make here will last you a lifetime, there aren't a lot of amenities if you consider the vastness of this place and please pack out everything you pack in this is one of the most pristine pieces of land I've visited and deserves the respect from all that visit. If there is such a thing as a bucket list item this definitely qualifies and if you're lucky enough to be able to spend some time here just do it - it exceeded all my expectations and I hope to return again soon...

The best place to spend a day. Made up of Opal beach, Ft Pickens and other federal parks in the…read morePanhandle, the parks offer various activities.

Opal beach is by far my most favorite beach in the Pensacola and not as over crowded as some…read moreothers. Opal beach offers two 'entrances' one is free but doesn't have any facilities. The other is part of the file islands national seashore and charges a small entry fee per car. Big plus: military ID card holders enter for free. This one has gazebos, bbq grills and facilities. What I absolutely love is how clean this beach is and the clear blue water. It's a perfect place to chill.

OMG it's beautiful here. Crystal blue water. White sand. And no one at this beach. Love the…read moreprivacy. Great day to lay out on the beach and listen to tunes as loud as I like.

Our family rented a bungalow for the week. We were more than pleased at the level of customer…read moreservice and friendliness from the employees. They were extremely accommodating and worked well with out recreation needs. The cabin was comfortable and had all the amenities that a family would need for their visit. Highly recommend this facility!

I remember coming here as a kid, getting a trailer right on the beach, and enjoying the area before…read moreit was over built and too touristy (who am I kidding, it's always been touristy). I remember being told by my folks to stay out of the water because of the gators and the blood thirsty man eating sharks. Needless to say I've got 7 of my 10 fingers and my left foot still with me and the lesson to pay heed to what my folks say.

Historically ridden place. In the best way. There's a fort…read morehere. Actually. Unlike some other places the ruins here exist with old cannons and beautiful arched brick. We've not explored them and mainly visit for the beaches. Military can receive a free lifetime pass for national parks so the entry fee is waived here. I greatly appreciate. My husband loves to bike here. I love to come and see the Inlet. You can go to the Bayside or you can go to the Oceanside. There's also some older probably early 1900 homes scattered about the property from another iteration of its use. There's also I believe World War I one or World War II bunkers present here so this state Park has had many different lives and leaves quite a legacy. We've driven through the campgrounds which look really nice. And the stretch of golf here is substantial. You could definitely find a place to be all on your own if you were willing to walk. The facilities are nice. There are restrooms but parking can be limited at the beach lots on the gulf side when driving in. It's an extensive park and a very long stretch. The water is incredible. It's turquoise jello on the right days.

This area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore is called "Fort Pickens Beach area" it is located…read morebetween Pensacola beach & ends at the Fort. It is a beautiful stretch of beach there isn't much out there once you pass Peg Leg Pete's, but some designated areas to park for beach access, on the Gulf of Mexico side. You can see some remnants of the old Fort areas on the sound side, they are restricted areas, it's kinda of eerie, like time has stood still. Not a lot of people use this end of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, there is a unspoiled beauty about it. Untouched beautiful beachside paradise. There is a overnight camp/campground area, within the park, at the end near the Fort. It's a great place to camp while exploring the Gulf Islands National Seashore "Fort Pickens area." Highest Recommendations.