Fort Walton Beach, Fla. is located on the sandy white beaches of southern Okaloosa County. With a population of more than 22,000 people, this mid-sized beach city makes the perfect place to raise a family or even just to kick back while on vacation. Fort Walton Beach is a city very rich in history and culture. Even though it is a fairly new city in that it was not created and chartered until 1937, Fort Walton Beach has grown into a popular fishing and beach city – attracting visitors from all around the globe. You will see no shortage of resort hotels and condos that make Fort Walton Beach the perfect place to plan a vacation. Whether you are in the mood to kick up your feet and relax on the beach or tour the Indian mound, Fort Walton Beach has fun for children and adults!