1500 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

As football season kicks off, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is bringing the party poolside at the Cabana Bar. Every Saturday through Monday, guests can enjoy Football Game Day Specials during live broadcasts, featuring bold cocktails, craveable bites, and a laid-back summer vibe.

Located between the resort’s Grotto and Cabana pools, the open-air Cabana Bar offers $10 pool passes for fans to watch games in a relaxed coastal setting. The themed drink menu celebrates the season with cocktails like the Tequila Tailgate, Seminole Spirit, Roll Tide on the Rocks, plus frozen favorites such as the Purple Tiger Stripe and Hurricane Freeze—each showcasing college football pride.

Food highlights include elevated game-day classics like Buffalo Chicken Dip, Bavarian Pretzel Sticks with beer cheese, boneless wings, cheese curds, and a pizza-and-draft combo ideal for sharing with friends.