Fort Walton Beach Shopping

Okaloosa Island offers a few classic souvenir shops, but for serious shopping you must drive into mainland Fort Walton Beach and neighboring Destin. Just over Brooks Bridge leading into Fort Walton Beach, the downtown district is undergoing an urban revitalization. Charming shops emerge as this area welcomes a more walk-able environment. Drive just a few miles further into Fort Walton Beach for larger shopping centers and a variety of opportunities. East in Destin outdoor malls and factory outlets are making a huge impression on shoppers. Our Emerald Coast provides an ideal destination for getting away to the beach and doing the number one vacation activity – shop.

Destin Commons – This open-air lifestyle center in Destin offers fun for the whole family with great shopping, dining and entertainment. Let the kids splash in the fountains or play on the playground. 4300 Legendary Drive. 850.337.8700

Santa Rosa Mall – Soak up the sun! Cool drinks, hot fashions, the latest shades, everything under the sun. Anything you might want or need while soaking it up in the Sunshine State. We have it all… 300 Mary Esther Blvd. Fort Walton Beach. 850.244.2172

Uptown Station – Once known as Fort Walton Square, the main shopping in Fort Walton Beach decades ago is now the new Uptown Station hosting retail, casual dining and family events year round. It is also home to a 50-foot by 80-foot flag on the tallest flagpole in Florida! 99 Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. 850.243.0401

Historic Downtown Fort Walton Beach – Located just across the Brooks Bridge from Okaloosa Island, Historic Downtown “FWB”, as the locals call it, is a great place to spend an afternoon shopping, dining, catching a movie and more!

Silver Sands Factory Stores – On the east end of Destin, visiting Silver Sands is worth the 20-30 minute drive from Okaloosa Island. As the nation’s largest outlet, with more than 100 designer names, it is also host to a number of fun events! 10562 Emerald Coast Parkway.