The Crab Trap
Seafood
Gulf-front seafood with a sand-side playground and sunset deck.
Featured destination
🏖️ The Boardwalk at Okaloosa Island
Beachfront dining, shopping, entertainment, and public beach access.
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Live beach conditions
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Air
86°
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Water
82°
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UV Index
10
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Wind
8 mph
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Waves
1.6 ft
Low rip risk
Surf
Light
Clarity: Clear
Crowd
High
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Parking
Limited
12 spots est.
Sun
6:28 AM
Sunset 6:58 PM
No nearby NOAA observation station is currently reporting.
GulfPulse recommendations
👨👩👧Great for families today — calm surf and low hazard flags.
🌅Excellent sunset viewing tonight — sunset around 6:58 PM.
🎣Fishing conditions are above average — light wind and small swell.
🅿️Parking is filling quickly — try the west overflow lot.
⏰Best time to visit: before 10:00 AM or after 5:00 PM.
🧴High UV — reapply sunscreen and use the shaded pavilions midday.
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Parking
Limited · ~12 spots open
Free public lots along Santa Rosa Blvd and behind the boardwalk. Lots fill fastest between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM in summer and on event nights.
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Restaurants
1 min walk
Rockin' Tacos
Tacos
Street tacos, margaritas and live music on the boardwalk deck.
Floyd's Shrimp & Steak House
Steakhouse
Shrimp boils, steaks and Gulf views from the upper deck.
Al's Beach Club & Burger Bar
Beach Bar
Burgers, frozen drinks and beachfront seating right on the sand.
Shopping
Boardwalk Surf & Apparel
Surf & Apparel
Daily 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Island Gifts & Souvenirs
Gifts & Souvenirs
Daily 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Beachside Swimwear Co.
Swimwear
Daily 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
User ratings coming soon
Boardwalk Beach Service (chairs & umbrellas)
Beach Rentals
Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (weather permitting)
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Boardwalk Sweets & Ice Cream
Candy
Daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
User ratings coming soon
Events at the Boardwalk
Summer Fireworks over the Gulf
WeeklyTuesday nights, Memorial Day – Labor Day · ~9:00 PM
Fireworks launched off the beach, best viewed from the boardwalk deck or the sand.
In season nowOfficial calendar
Live Music on the Boardwalk
WeeklyThursday – Sunday evenings
Local acts on the open-air stages at Rockin' Tacos and Al's Beach Club.
In season nowOfficial calendar
Seasonal Craft & Coastal Markets
SeasonalSelect weekends, spring and fall
Local makers, coastal art and food vendors along the boardwalk.
In season nowOfficial calendar
Beach Volleyball Tournaments
SeasonalSelect spring & summer weekends
Sanctioned and open tournaments on the courts beside the boardwalk.
Okaloosa Island Kite Festival
AnnualSpring — check official calendar for dates
Giant show kites, demos and family flying on the beach in front of the boardwalk.
Holiday Lights & Santa on the Sand
HolidayLate November – December
Boardwalk light displays, photos with Santa and holiday markets.
Nearby attractions
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
Pier1,262-ft pier — walk-on sightseeing, fishing passes, rod rentals and bait.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
FamilyDolphin and sea lion shows, stingray touch pool and marine encounters.
Public Beach Access
BeachFree Gulf-front access ramps with showers and restrooms at the boardwalk.
Beach Volleyball Courts
SportsOpen sand courts beside the boardwalk — first come, first served.
Family information
Public restrooms
Boardwalk center and beach access
Outdoor showers
At the main beach access ramps
Handicap accessible
Ramps, accessible parking and boardwalk
Family friendly
Playground, splash pad and shallow shoreline
Picnic areas
Shaded tables near the pavilions
Free parking
Public lots, no meters
Lifeguards
Seasonal, daylight hours when staffed · seasonal
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