Why visit Niceville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eglin Field Historic District, McKinley Climatic Laboratory, Eglin Golf Course and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Niceville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Niceville
Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located near Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay. It is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,772 at the 2020 census, up from 12,749 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Niceville, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Eglin Field Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
McKinley Climatic Laboratory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Laboratory in Valparaiso, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Hiking and trails · 3.0 mi
4281 State Rd. 20, Niceville
Mo-Su 08:00-sunset
21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes46
3rd Planet Brewing
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
1400 John Sims Parkway, Niceville
Su 13:00-18:00; Mo-We 15:00-21:00; Th-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
1380 East John Sims Parkway, Niceville
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa,Su 05:00-21:00
The Wharf 850
Restaurant · Seafood, Sandwich, Pasta, Steak House · 1.0 mi
821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville
We-Su 11:00-21:00
LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
290 Yacht Club Drive, Niceville
We-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 09:00-16:00
Standing Room Only Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
339 West John Sims Parkway
Su-Th 18:00-27:00; Fr-Sa 18:00-28:00
Boggy Boys Pizzaria
Restaurant · Pizza
144 Palm Boulevard North
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
34 more on the map.
History
When mail service began on July 21, 1868, the city was known as Boggy, and on November 5, 1910, the name was officially changed to Niceville. The name Niceville was selected by the postmaster's daughter. In 1915, Niceville became part of newly formed Okaloosa County after previously being in Walton County. It is a twin city along with Valparaiso, which borders it on the west side of the city.
From the History section of Niceville, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship24
Crosspoint United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
214 South Partin Drive, Niceville
Faith Independent Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
1309 Valparaiso Boulevard, Niceville
First Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
1217 Finck Road, Niceville
First Presbyterian Church Niceville
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
1800 John Sims Parkway, Niceville
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
1200 Valparaiso Boulevard, Niceville
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.8 mi
1100 Palm Boulevard South
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
School · 1.1 mi
100 College Blvd E, Niceville
Healthcare5
Map of Niceville
156 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 41°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 8.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Niceville (1 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
Eglin Air Force Base/Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Valparaiso 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Eglin AFB 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Destin 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Lake Lorraine 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Ocean City 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Fort Walton Beach 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Wright 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Miramar Beach 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Mary Esther 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Crestview 17 mi northwest, about 27 min 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
- Niceville City Hall, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aldi, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wendy's, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Synovus, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida Power & Light, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FNBT Bank, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niceville High School overpass, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zaxby's, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of America ATM at Oak Creek Shopping Center, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niceville High School, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Take 5 Oil Change, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trustmark, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seven Brew Coffee, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PoFolks, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walmart, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ExtraSpace Storage, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chick-fil-A, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Circle K, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Okaloosa Lodge 312, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Papa John's, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Danny's Fried Chicken, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dairy Queen, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burger King, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ruby Tuesday, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AutoZone, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Publix, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CEFCO on John Sims Parkway, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taco Bell, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Comfort Suites, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turkey Creek Park, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Papa's Smokehouse, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waffle House, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walker's Ace Hardware on John Sims Parkway, Niceville, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northbound FL85 at FL397, Niceville, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- F-117 on ice at McKinley Climatic Laboratory 022808-F-0000P-064, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- HABS 207430pv, Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain
- Valparaiso FL Heritage msm01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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