Okaloosa Island Pier & Boardwalk

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Sea Gulls on the beach at sunset in front of a pier

Stretching out almost a quarter of a mile into the Atlantic, this popular recreational-fishing pier is open 24 hours in the summer and is illuminated for night fishing. Rental gear is available (from $30) and there are no fishing-license requirements.

The pier and adjacent boardwalk are also good for a leisurely stroll, and the neighboring beach is simply a damn fine stretch of sand.

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