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Fort Walton Beach Essential Info
Overview
Fort Walton Beach is a small city in the Emerald Coast region of Florida, forty miles east of Pensacola.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Year round
Current Time
Current Weather
69 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- Fort Walton Beach is a year-round fishing and beach resort community.
- Fort Walton was named after Col. George Walton, who served as an aide under Andrew Jackson and whose father, George Walton Sr., was the 56th signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
- Fort Walton's nickname is "The Emerald Coast".
Popular Foods
- Soft Crab Sandwich
- Crab Cakes
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