This sub-section of gorgeous Gulf Islands National Seashore includes parking, beach access and a picnic area.
Okaloosa Day Use Area
Gulf Coast
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Nearby Gulf Coast attractions
1. Okaloosa Island Pier & Boardwalk
2.05 MILES
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…
2. Destin Boardwalk & HarborWalk Village
2.94 MILES
This tourist mecca of timeshare condos, boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and a marina is worth a stroll, especially if you have kids. Most of the area's…
3. Indian Temple Mound & Museum
2.99 MILES
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4. US Air Force Armament Museum
4.93 MILES
One for military buffs. The exterior of this hangar-style museum, flanked by fighter planes, appears small, but inside are extensive weapons displays –…
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7. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
16.81 MILES
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