Dec7
Select Sunday Night Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Coastal Flavors Meet Family Favorites
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 Cantina & Tequileria. 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.
Cabana Cantina & Tequileria
Embrace the picnic vibes under shady umbrellas at Cabana Bar. Burgers, pizza and more are just steps from our pools, so you can get right back to play time.
Coastal Kitchen
Our signature restaurant brings tropical flair and island-inspired favorites, featuring fresh seafood, delicious handhelds, and mouth watering pizza, plus daily happy hour specials.
Island Food Trucks
Grab loaded tater tots, boozy milkshakes, and more close to the beach at Island Food Truck on the Beach Patio.
The Beach Bar
Cold drinks. Beach views, Can’t lose. Step off the sand to sip a beer or fun craft cocktail like The Tipsy Mermaid, grab a slice of pizza, and enjoy live music at Tripp Tide Beach Bar.
Grotto Bar
Walk up or swim up to the only swim-up bar on the Emerald Coast. Enjoy drinks day and night as water falls from atop our famous grotto pool.
Happy Hour
Why have just one hour when you can have two? From 4-6pm daily, save on wine, beer, spirits, and snacks.
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Dec8
Select Monday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM -
Dec10Seasonal Crafts , Flavors of the season and activities! Visit the Oasis for weekly schedule!
Visit our Towel hut for daily schedule!
All Day - 12:00 AM -
Dec11
Select Thursday Night Football
Lounge | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Dec12Live Music 2-5pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM -
Dec12Hot Chocolate Bar!
Get in the Holiday Spirit with a cup of hot chocolate! First come first serve, till supplies last!
Lobby | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM -
Dec13
Select College Football games
Cheer on your favorite team! Select games, and select Tvs
Lounge | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM -
Dec13Breakfast with Santa
Get into the holiday spirit with a delightful morning of festive fun at The Island Resort!🎄🎅 Enjoy a delicious holiday breakfast buffet, a special story time with Santa, and plenty of opportunities to snap memorable photos with the big guy himself. 📸✨
Kids can also spark their creativity at our cookie decorating station, the perfect way to sprinkle some extra sweetness into the season! 🍪🎁
🎟️Fiji | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM -
Dec13Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 12-4pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -
Dec13Beachy Little Christmas
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!Island Green, Beach Patio | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM -
Dec20
Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 12-3pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM -
Dec20Cookies and Crafts with the Grump
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!Lobby Bar | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM -
Dec25Christmas Dinner Buffet
Skip the cooking this year and celebrate with us at The Island Resort’s Christmas Dinner Buffet! Coastal Kitchen will be filled with holiday favorites, festive flavors, and plenty of Christmas spirit. 🎁🌟
Bring your family and friends to savor the season and enjoy a warm, joyful evening together. Christmas in paradise awaits!❤️
📍 Location: Coastal Kitchen
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM See lessCoastal Kitchen | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM -
Dec27
Live Music with Alexa Burroughs 2-5pm
Enjoy live music from our local artists as you soak in the sun and the view. Weather permitting.
Beach Bar | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM -
Dec27Fire Pit and Smores 7-8pm
Join us at the fire pit! Make smores and have good conversation! (While supplies last)
Beach Bar | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Jan19CFP Championship game with Game time Happy Hour Specials
Lounge | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM