Ocean City, Florida
Ocean City is a community of 5,941 people in Okaloosa County, Florida.
Why visit Ocean City
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Brooks Bridge, Camp Pinchot Historic District and Fort Walton Mound.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Ocean City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ocean City
Ocean City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 6,314 at the 2020 census, up from 5,550 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Ocean City, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Brooks Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks5
Camp Pinchot Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Fort Walton Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States of America
Governor Stone
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Cargo freighter built in 1877
Gulfview Hotel Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Air Force Armament Museum
Museum · 3.3 mi
Museum in Florida, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes19
Holi Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 0.5 mi
280 Eglin Parkway Northeast
Tu-Sa 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
1176 Eglin Parkway North
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
2A Diner FWB
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
334 Eglin Parkway Northeast, Fort Walton Beach
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
236 Eglin Parkway Northeast, Fort Walton Beach
Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 1.4 mi
122 Eglin Parkway Northeast, Fort Walton Beach
Mo-We 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:30-22:00; Sa 06:00-22:00; PH off
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
405 Racetrack Road Northeast, Fort Walton Beach
Su-Th 10:30-24:00, Fr,Sa 10:30-01:00
7 more on the map.
Where to stay1
TownePlace Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
843 Eglin Parkway North, Fort Walton Beach
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping6
Book and Game Emporium
Shop · 1.4 mi
311 Racetrack Road Northwest, Fort Walton Beach
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
School · 2.7 mi
7 Wright Pkwy Sw, Fort Walton Beach
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
School · 1.0 mi
110 Racetrack Rd Nw, Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach High School
School · 2.8 mi
400 Hollywood Blvd Sw, Fort Walton Beach
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
School · 2.0 mi
1123 Hospital Road, Fort Walton Beach
Mary Esther Elementary School
School · 3.6 mi
320 E Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
School · 2.2 mi
322 Holmes Blvd Nw, Fort Walton Beach
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
School · 2.6 mi
310 Perry Ave Se, Fort Walton Beach
Healthcare1
Map of Ocean City
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 48°F | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 54°F | 4.7 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 84°F | 68°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 74°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 5.8 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 6.1 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 63°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 48°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Destin Ft Walton Ap (9 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, 6 miles away.
- Fort Walton Beach 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Wright 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Lake Lorraine 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Mary Esther 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Eglin AFB 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Valparaiso 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Hurlburt Field 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Destin 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Niceville 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Navarre 17 mi west, 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
- FortWaltonBeachTempleMound3, Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5
- FWB Gulfview Hotel01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Pinchot Historic District pano, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- FWB Governor Stone01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MOAB glide bomb, Greg Goebel, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John T. Brooks Bridge, Mark Sublette, CC BY-SA 3.0
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