


Your health and safety is our priority, and we are committed to keeping you up-to-date as we work closely with our local leadership related to COVID-19. Please visit our FAQ page for the latest updates.
Your health and safety is our priority, and we are committed to keeping you up-to-date as we work closely with our local leadership related to COVID-19. Please visit our FAQ page for the latest updates.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida places the highest priority on the health and safety of our residents and visitors. We are committed to consistently providing you with the most up-to-date information on the status of our businesses and attractions as the situation evolves. We will continue to update this page as new information and guidelines become available and work alongside our local leadership, including the Okaloosa County Health Department, to keep all well-informed and safe.
Okaloosa County and Destin beaches are open to all from dawn until dusk. This includes public and private beaches; restrooms; beach access ways; parking areas solely for accessing beaches; county and city beachfront parks; trails; Marler Park; and the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier. The Okaloosa area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore is also open as is Henderson Beach State Park’s beach access, parking and camping area.
At this time, there are no quarantine requirements for out of state visitors.
At this time, the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is operating as normal. However, given COVID-19’s impact on the industry and individual carriers, we recommend you continue to check directly with the airline.
Yes, restaurants and bars in Destin-Fort Walton Beach are open. Restaurants and bars are permitted to be open and operating at 100% capacity while following CDC approved guidelines. Many local restaurants are still offering outdoor seating with tables spaced 6-feet apart.
Local activities and attractions, such as fishing charters, dolphin tours, retail stores, and water sports rental locations are open.
Our Visitor Centers on Okaloosa Island and at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport are open to the public, and our visitor specialists are available to help answer any questions you may have. You can also reach them at 800.322.3319.
We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available, and encourage you to visit/call the following sources regarding travel safety and local updates:
Phone: 800.322.3319 Groups & Meetings: 850-651-7647
Hours of Operation
M-F 9am-4pm (Visitors Center & Offices)
Sat 9am-4pm(Visitors Center)
Sun 10am-4pm (Visitors Center)
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