This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Fort Walton Beach, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, U.S.A.

Fort Walton Beach is an ideal vacation destination with many beaches and outdoor activities. Every June, Fort Walton Beach hosts the Billy Bowlegs Festival, a weeklong affair that recalls a pirate that once inhabited the area. For animal enthusiasts, there are the Florida Gulfarium and the Zoo Gulf Breeze. Each of these attractions features animals in their natural habitat and offer a good opportunity to see native fauna up-close. For a different up-close experience, stop in at the Focus Center on Brooks Street, which presents several hands-on science exhibits for young and old to explore.