23 OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO NEAR HURLBURT FIELD, FL

Introduction

At your new base at Hurlburt Field, FL, you’ll find that there are plenty of things to do on and near the base. Most of which is outdoors, so that you can capitalize on the beautiful coastal Florida weather. Be sure to take full advantage of the Command Welcome Center. This team is available to help you with anything you might need as you get settled in, including brochures and detailed information about the area. Below each of the activities in the area have been organized into categories. You can click any of the categories to jump to the section if you already know what you want to do around Hurlburt Field. (1-4) Golfing (5-8) Gyms (9-11) Movie Theaters (12-13) Bowling (14-17) Outdoor Recreation (18-20) Museums (21-22) Beaches (23) Nearby Attractions

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Hurlburt Field, FL: In-Depth Welcome Center

Hurlburt Field Things to Do

Hurlburt Field Golf Course

1. Gator Lakes Golf Course

403 Walkup Way Bldg. 91300 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Phone

: 1 (850) 881-2251 The pristine golf course at Gator Lakes Golf Course measures over 6,894 yards. This course, first opened in 2006, offers a great day of golfing for those of all experience levels. Gator Lakes Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course on beautiful Bermuda grass and also offers a 25 tee driving range.

Fort Walton Beach

2. Fort Walton Beach Golf Club

955 Lewis Turner Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Phone

: 1 (850) 833-9664 Fort Walton Beach Golf Club offers 36 holes of world-class golfing. The club offers two courses, The Oaks Course and The Pines course. Between the two courses, golfers can expect to enjoy a total of 13,100 yards for players of all ages and levels. Additionally, the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club offers excellent food and beverages at Two Trees Restaurant.

Shalimar

3. Shalimar Pointe Golf Club

302 Country Club Rd. Shalimar, FL 32579

Phone

: 1 (850) 651-1416 Shalimar Pointe Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located on the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Shalimar. Shalimar Pointe Golf Club offers a practice facility with a driving range, a putting green, and a chipping green. Additionally, there is a bar and grill for those looking for food or drink, as well as a pro shop for those looking for golf apparel or equipment.

Navarre

4. The Club at Hidden Creek

3070 PGA Blvd. Navarre, FL 32566

Phone

: 1 (850) 939-4604 The Club at Hidden Creek is an 18-hole championship golf course with over 6,800 yards designed by Ron Garl. Hidden Creek has something to offer players of every skill set.

Hurlburt Field Gym

5. Aderholt Gym and Fitness Center

259 Tully St. Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Phone

: 1 (850) 884-6884 Aderholt Fitness Center boasts a basketball court, two racquetball courts, a volleyball area, free weights, 18 fitness machines, 59 cardio machines, 13 kinesis technogym machines, and men's and women's locker rooms with digital lockers. Personal trainers are available upon request. Also, the fitness center offers a “Parent-Tot” room with six cardio machines, as well as a spin room with over 30 bikes. Aderholt Fitness Center also has outdoor facilities complete with two softball fields, a football/soccer field, 1/4 mile running track, and more.

6. Commando Gym and Fitness Center

90232, 452 Cody Ave. Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Phone

: 1 (850) 884-4412 The Commando Fitness Center has a volleyball court, two racquetball courts, free weights, 17 life fitness machines, more than 40 cardio machines, two kinesis technogym machines, as well as saunas and men’s and women’s locker rooms with digital locks.

7. Riptide Gym

123 Howie Walters Road Bldg. 91007 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Phone

: 1 (850) 881-5121 At Riptide Gym you can expect to find 35 life fitness machines, Jacob’s ladder, more than 40 nautilus strength and cyber selectorized machines, a kinesis technogym, an aerobics room with “floating” low-impact flooring, a large co-ed sauna, and men’s and women’s locker rooms with full length lockers. Riptide Gym’s outdoor facilities include six tennis courts, an in-line skating court, and more.

Mary Esther

8. Planet Fitness

300 Mary Esther Blvd. Mary Esther, FL 32569

Phone

: 1 (850) 659-6560 Planet Fitness strives to create an environment where anyone is welcome, regardless of one’s fitness level. Like most gyms, Planet Fitness offers an array of cardio machines, free weights, and various weight machines. Additionally, Planet Fitness allows “Black Card” members to bring a guest anytime, use tanning machines, massage chairs, 50% off drink purchases, and 20% off purchases at reebok.com.

Hurlburt Field Movie Theater

Fort Walton Beach

9. Regal Cinemas

300 Mary Esther Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 243-5260 Regal Cinemas features blockbuster in 4DX, IMAX, RPX, and Screen X. The theater also has a concession stand with a variety of options, so make sure to grab your go-to theater snack before planting yourself in front of one of Regal Cinemas massive screens.

10. Regal Sun Plaza

427 Mary Esther Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (844) 462-7342 Regal Sun Plaza, like its counterpart just up the street at 300 Mary Esther Blvd, features blockbuster in 4DX, IMAX, RPX, and Screen X. The theater also has a concession stand with a variety of options, so make sure to grab your go-to theater snack before planting yourself in front of one of Regal Cinemas massive screens.

11. Suds n Cinema

174 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 226-7837 Suds n Cinema is, perhaps, the most historic movie theater in town. The theater was originally built in 1940, but has since seen some renovations. Nowadays, you can stop by Suds n Cinema and treat yourself to some pizza or sandwiches along with beer or wine while enjoying their dining table-seating and a movie.

Hurlburt Field Bowling Alley

12. Hurlburt Lanes Bowling Center

442 Cody Ave. Bldg. 90231 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Phone

: 1 (850) 884-6941 Hurlburt Lanes Bowling Center boasts 12 lanes and an on-site Prop Shop. Make a day out of it and enjoy some food and drink at Hurlburt Lane's Sparetime Grill while watching something on one of their large televisions.

Fort Walton Beach

13. Fort Walton Beach Bowl

745 Beal Pkwy. NW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Phone

: 1 (850) 863-5603 Fort Walton Beach Bowl is a 24-lane bowling alley, but it also features pool tables, dart boards, and weekend karaoke.

Hurlburt Field Outdoor Rec

Fort Walton Beach

14. Liza Jackson Park

338 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 833-9576 For those looking for a beautiful day outside, Liza Jackson Park offers 1,000 feet of scenic waterfront complete with pavilions and tables for picnics. Also, there are a number of outdoor play gyms for children, as well as a fishing pier and a boat launch.

15. Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

139 Brooks St. SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Phone

: 1 (850) 833-9500 Fort Walton Beach Landing Park sits right on the water and offers a playground, a rock-climbing wall, and even a stage for the occasional outdoor concert or event.

16. Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier

1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 244-1023 The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier extends 1,262 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. The pier offers incredible saltwater fishing, but for those who aren’t in the sporting mood the pier also promises stunning views of the water and its marine wildlife.

17. Ferry Park

240 Hughes St., NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 833-9576 For those looking to get outdoors and get their heart rate up, Ferry Park offers a basketball court, a multi-purpose field, a playground, tennis courts, and a walking path.

Hurlburt Field Museum

Fort Walton Beach

18. HH ARTS Gallery

100 Beal Pkwy. SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 218-2155 If you’re looking to get a peek into the culture of Fort Walton Beach, HH Arts Gallery is a great place to start. The gallery has on display a varied mix of media from different local artists.

19. Indian Temple Mound Museum

139 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 833-9595 The Indian Temple Mound Museum first opened in 1962, and currently its exhibits feature more than 1,000 artifacts of stone, bone, clay, and shell. Additionally, exhibits at the Indian Temple Mound Museum also include artifacts from European Explorers, local pirates, early settlers, and an impressive collection of prehistoric ceramics.

20. Heritage Park and Cultural Center

139 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Phone

: 1 (850) 833-9595 The Heritage Park and Cultural Center boasts multiple museums that focus on local history dating all the way back to 12,000 B.C. through the 1950s.

Hurlburt Field Beach

21. Soundside Outdoor Recreation Center

100 Corlew Road Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Phone

: 1 (850) 884-6939 Pull up a beach chair and claim a spot in the sand at this recreational area across from Hurlburt Field's main gate and next to the Soundside housing area. An abundance of amenities are available at this slice of sunny waterfront, including a marina, aquatics center, picnic pavilions, a skeet range, FamCamp and equipment rentals of all kinds from paddleboards to volleyball sets to beach canopies and beyond.

Fort Walton Beach

22. Garniers Beach Park

257 Beachview Dr. NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Phone

: 1 (850) 833-9576 This charming city park features 240 feet of beach on Choctawhatchee Bay. Get your sandy fun on then enjoy the picnic areas, playground equipment, boat ramp, restrooms and more.

Nearby Attractions

23. Hurlburt Field ITT

424 Cody Avenue Bldg. 90229 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

Phone

: 1 (850) 884-6795 Let Hurlburt’s Information, Tickets & Travel office take your vacations to the next level while saving you money. Here you can find discounted tickets to attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, LEGOLAND Florida and many more.

Conclusion

We are sure that your new base at Hurlburt Field will provide you with no shortage of things to do, whether you prefer a day of bowling or you prefer a day in the sun by the water. The local area in and around Hurlburt Field offers plenty of family-friendly activities, so whatever you enjoy make sure you get out there and enjoy it with family or friends.  

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