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Beachside Towns
Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach is the 4th "Best Small City" in the South and the #1 rated Small city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, halfway between Pensacola to the west and Panama City to the east; with a population of approximately 22,000 people. It encompasses Hurlburt Field AFB and Eglin AFB, the largest military area in the world.

Destin
Tourism is the #1 activity in Destin. Home of the Fishing Rodeo, it has the most elaborate equipped fishing and charter boat fleets. Popular to locals and tourists alike, the restaurants are always serving fresh catches of the day. Destin, to say the least, is breathtaking in its own beauty and is worth seeing at least once. Most people always come back. The prettiest beaches in the world, with the whitest sand and crystal emerald waters!

Navarre
Navarre and Navarre Beach offer the best of both worlds! The relaxed small town charm and the beautiful white sand beaches where a warm welcome always awaits you. It is located just west of Fort Walton Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Holley-By-the-Sea, a fast growing community in the area, has plenty of recreation facilities for the whole family.

Shalimar
Nestled between Garners Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay and Lake Lorraine, Shalimar is a cozy little town just north of Fort Walton Beach. This small community of approximately 8,000 has its own Yacht Basin. The popular Shalimar Pointe Golf Course and Country Club is growing every day. Area subdivisions include Lake Lorraine Estates, Port Dixie, Lake Point and Poquito Bayou. Shalimar is home of the Bob Hope Village (retirement center for military widows).

Niceville
Niceville is located on Boggy Bayou, Rocky Bayou and Choctawhatchee Bay. It is surrounded by Eglin Air Force Base and is just northeast of Fort Walton Beach. Niceville has a population of approximately 30,000.

Crestview
Crestview is a small city of approximately 13,000, located 25 miles north of Fort Walton Beach, Destin and the Gulf of Mexico. It is referred to as the "Hub City" because of 3 major highways that intersect at its center. Crestview borders Eglin Air Force Base on the north and is to Duke Field on the south.
It is also accessible by train with an Amtrak Station in the heart of town.

 

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