Spring Break 2009 on Okaloosa Island

Experience Spring Break 2009 in Okaloosa Island, Florida. Located between Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida on US Highway 98, Okaloosa Island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico, Choctawhatchee Bay, and Intercoastal Waterway. Take a brief tour down this barrier island and see why Okaloosa Island is quickly becoming one of the top destinations for Spring Breakers everywhere.

From Fort Walton Beach, Florida head west and you’re just a bridge away from Okaloosa Island. On this side of the Island you’ll find a large selection of gulf front and bay front condos and resorts. Whether traveling upscale or on a budget, Okaloosa Island offers comfortable accommodations to fit everyone’s needs. Numerous restaurants are right around the corner offering a taste of casual, beach front dining.

Front and Center in Okaloosa Island is the largest boardwalk in all the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area. The Boardwalk in Okaloosa Island has it all! Providing nightlife, restaurants, shopping, and a playground area for the kids. Not to mention beautiful white sand beaches with all the conveniences of bathrooms, showers, lifeguard stations, and wheelchair access ramps. Volleyball nets and fishing piers set this beach apart from all the rest.

Popular with fishermen from all over is the 1,261 foot pier. The pier is lighted for night-time fishing and has rod holders and benches built in so you can cast your line in comfort. You’ll find some of the best body and board surfing waves around the pier at the Boardwalk. All average and expert surfers are encouraged to bring their long board, short board, and weather radio.

Located directly on the beach, The Boardwalk offers public beach access with plenty of parking and activities. Jet ski rentals, parasailing, airplane rides, beach umbrellas, and beach services just to name a few. Numerous Volleyball nets are set up all along the beach to encourage a friendly game of beach volleyball.

Okaloosa Island’s Boardwalk is home to Volley Ball Week hosted by Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar and Grill, April 22nd through the 26th, 2009. This event will attract serious volleyball players from all over, as well as those just looking for a party. Speaking of party, no one throws one quit like The Boardwalk in Okaloosa Island, with exciting nightlife all year round! The Swamp Night Club attracts Spring Breakers with live entertainment from popular venues. You never know who you might see at the Boardwalk!

For family fun the Gulfarium is right around the corner. Known as the Sea World of the Gulf Coast, the Gulfarium offers aquatic entertainment at its best. Right across the street, on the bay side, you’ll find miniature golf, batting cages, and arcades. A perfect finish to a family day at the beach.

Continue West down Highway 98 for a scenic ride with breathtaking views. Drive alongside white sandy beaches with protected dunes as far as the eye can see. Boasting over six miles of sugar white sand and emerald green waters, Okaloosa Island is considered the best overall beach experience in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area. Experience the beauty of the Emerald Coast this spring in Okaloosa Island.

Published on Sunday, March 15, 2009