Why you'd want to live in Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach is a seaside community in Okaloosa County, Florida bordered by the Santa Rosa Sound to the south and Choctawhatchee Bay and Cinco Bayou to the north. Founded in 1937, the City has a “small town” feel with the benefits of an urban community. The small-town atmosphere includes eleven traditional neighborhoods, seven of which are located along the shoreline, and each with their own distinct personality and charm. The city boasts nationally top-ranked public and charter schools with a low teacher-to-student ratio. Schools are a part of our neighborhoods, linked by fitness trails, sidewalks and public parks. Our locally-owned and operated businesses enjoy affordability and amenities which embody the city’s commitment to providing a positive business climate in which companies grow. via fwb.org