Crestview, Florida
Crestview is a city of 28,773 people in Okaloosa County, Florida, founded in 1883.
Why visit Crestview
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 80 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Marquis Cinema 10 and Crestview Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Crestview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crestview
Crestview is the largest city and county seat of Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 27,134 at the 2020 census, up from 20,978 at the 2010 census. With an elevation of 236 feet (72 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state.
From the Wikipedia article Crestview, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
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Crestview Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Old Spanish Trail Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Also known as Spanish Trail Park
Stillwell Boulevard, Crestview
Twin Hills Park
Park · 1.3 mi
602 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview
Northview Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Small park with a baseball field, basketball court, and walking trail.
Restaurants and cafes80
Crooked Tale Gastropub
Bar and pub · 2.9 mi
5206 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Tacos Way
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
252 North Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Brooklyn Pizza
Restaurant · Wings, Pizza · 1.2 mi
397 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview
68 more on the map.
History
Crestview was largely an outgrowth of the arrival of railroad service to the western Panhandle of Florida. The Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad Company, chartered in 1881, opened its line between Pensacola and Chattahoochee in January 1883. Two express passenger trains, the Atlantic Express and the Gulf Express, as well as a local accommodation train that made stops along the route, were in daily operation. The express trains took about six hours for the journey, while the local train took thirteen hours. When the railroad company was unable to cover its debt obligations, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad covered the shortfalls until 1885 and then foreclosed, absorbing the route into its system as the L&N's Pensacola and Atlantic Division.
In 1894, sawmill operator W. B. Wright opened the 26-mile (42 km) Yellow River Railroad between Crestview and Florala, Alabama via Auburn, Campton, and Laurel Hill. The L&N provided the line with freight cars and purchased the operation in 1906, renaming it the Yellow River Branch. Without significant shippers to sustain the line, it was eventually used for freight car storage in the early 1980s and was abandoned in May 1985, with 25.3 miles of track removed. Parts of the former right of way were paved as local streets.
From the History section of Crestview, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Crestview South I-10
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
125 Cracker Barrel Road, Crestview
Churches and places of worship19
Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ Intl.
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
110 Main Street, Crestview
First Baptist Church of Crestview Youth House
Church · 1.1 mi
898 North Pearl Street, Crestview
Shopping18
Cosco & Associates
Hardware store · 1.1 mi
215 East James Lee Boulevard, Crestview
Crestview Ready Rent & Sales
Shop · 1.0 mi
311 West James Lee Boulevard, Crestview
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Crestview Youth Academy (Non Secure)
School · 4.7 mi
4449 Straight Line Rd, Crestview
Healthcare5
Crestview Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
1116 North Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview
Crestview Urgent Care / Walk-In-Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
2400 South Ferdon Boulevard, Crestview
Main Street Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
369 Main Street, Crestview
Map of Crestview
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 38°F | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 41°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 47°F | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 53°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 87°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 68°F | 6.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 7.9 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 6.4 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 5.1 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 45°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 41°F | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Crestview Bob Sikes Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Okaloosa County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Niceville 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Wright 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Fort Walton Beach 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- East Milton 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Destin 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Milton 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Navarre 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Midway 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Pace 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Ferry Pass 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Crestview, FL, Courthouse, Okaloosa County, 12-16-2010 (15), Georgia Guercio, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Crestview Courthouse, Hoteltwo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crestview Main St Hist Dist01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Florida I10eb Exit 56, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 56, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb rest area 30041 2 miles, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 56 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Antioch Road Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Antioch Road Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-56392 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-56391 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-108293 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-56393 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-108292 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-51232 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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