The best restaurants in Fort Walton Beach are right here at The Island Resort. From beachside, to poolside, to signature spaces, discover dining options for any taste, any time of day. Snack on burgers and pizza by the pool at Cabana Bar. Savor the flavors of land and sea at Coastal Kitchen. Swim up to the Grotto Bar and grab a drink under cascading falls. Bring your best flip flops to the beach and soak in an amazing sunset at The Beach Bar, or get treats to go at Island Food Truck. Unwind, indulge, and live your best vacation life.
Meet us on The Island Green to start your day with a refreshing yoga experience overlooking the Gulf. Our instructor will be there to teach, on experience necessary! You do not have to sign up to attend. Mats are provided. (Subject to change)
The volume of FUN turns up at The Island's DJ poolside parties!
Create Parade swag for the parade
Annual 4th of July Kids parade with Cup cakes meet at 11:50am at the Aruba,. Parade starts at 12pm, Goes through pool deck and ends at the Oasis with Cupcakes
DJ will announce details during DJ Party
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Stop by the Grotto pool to meet, greet and take photos with Misty herself.
(Break 12-12:30) Free for guests available to the public with the purchase of a day pass.
The volume of FUN turns up at The Island's DJ poolside parties!
It's time to kick off the last weekend of the summer, with DJ Pool party and our beach ball drop! Beach ball drop at 1:00. Free to guests, Locals can attend with a day pass purchase!
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Join us for a fun, family-friendly movie projected onto our giant inflatable screen by the Cabana Pool. Weather permitting (Date and time subject to change)
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting
Photo opp and pirate shenanigans with Mickey! You can find Mickey wandering around the cabana and grotto pool deck! You might even catch him in the lobby or beach patio!
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Dive into the Grotto Pool and have a dance party with your new vacation friends. (Day and time subject to change)
Snap a picture with our resident mermaid! Free for guests available to the public with the purchase of a day pass.
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
What's Singo? It's like bingo, but with music! Play for in house prizes! Free to play (Date and Time Subject to change)
Experience our new Sunset Concert Series, a free beachfront live music experience happening every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. starting May 28, 2025, and running through July 30, 202
Concert Line up
5/28- Paradise Vale
6/4- Catalyst
6/11 -Chrome Reverse
6/18-Tribe Zion
6/25- Lex and the Luthers
7/2-Shenanigans
7/9/202-The aces
7/16-Lex and the
7/23-Boonshine
7/30- Autumn Poultry
Enjoy Fireworks coming off the pier!
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
DJ party, fire poi, balloons, facepaint and more! Free for guests available to the public with the purchase of a day pass. https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/the-island-resort-at-fort-walton-beach
Meet Nonie and her animal friends. Bring $5 if you want to hold an animal after the show.
What's Singo? It's like bingo, but with music! Play for in house prizes! (Date and Time Subject to change)
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Join us at the fire pit! Make smores and have good conversation! ( While supplies last)
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Live music at the Beach Bar
Do you have what it takes to be a pirate? Become an official Island Pirate.
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Dive into the Grotto Pool and have a dance party with your new vacation friends. (Day and time subject to change)
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Weather Permitting
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Visit our Towel hut for daily schedule!
Grab a seat and join us for a night of Bingo and Trivia! Free to play with in house prizes!
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Weather pending, while supplies last
Up to 4 teams. first come first serve. Sign up at 7:30 with the fireside marshmallow attendants Winning team gets F&B certificate.
10/16 Halloween Town
10/23-Haunted Mansion
Boo at the Beach will bring all of the fun and no fright to The Island Resort.
Starting with a spooky bonfire story attendees will have their fair share of activities to enjoy between exciting outdoor games, dancing to a live DJ, getting festive with face painting, costume contests, dance performances by Studio Fuzion and more! Free to the Public!
An evening of Halloween fun for all ages awaits you at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Join us for a fun & safe night of trick-or-treating, live entertainment, carnival games, costume contests, and more!
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Weather pending, while supplies last
Grab a towel or a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars on the Island Green (Date and time subject to change)
Enjoy a classic Holiday movie in the lobby with our Holiday snack bar!
Get in the Holiday Spirit with a cup of hot chocolate! First come first serve, till supplies last!
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
More details as we get closer to the event
Kick off the holiday season with us at our 6th Annual Beachy Little Christmas: A Sandcastle Spectacular!
Live Music, Holiday Crafts, & Local Vendors. Meet Misty the Mermaid Christmas-Themed Sandcastle Building
Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season on the Gulf. Come for the holiday cheer, stay for the fun, and make unforgettable beach memories!
Kick off the holiday season with us at our 6th Annual Beachy Little Christmas: A Sandcastle Spectacular!
Live Music, Holiday Crafts, & Local Vendors. Meet Misty the Mermaid Christmas-Themed Sandcastle Building
Free and open to the public, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season on the Gulf. Come for the holiday cheer, stay for the fun, and make unforgettable beach memories!
Join us at The Island Resort for some holiday fun with Grump, the Emerald Coast’s favorite Christmas grouch with a big heart!
A festive afternoon of holiday crafts and cookie decorating with facepainting and whoville hair. This interactive event is free and open to all ages—a perfect way to celebrate the season with a creative twist!
