Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Located on Okaloosa Island between the emerald waters of the Gulf and the calm shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center offers a premiere coastal setting for meetings + events alongside 13 miles of sugar-white sands and beaches. This premiere venue features 32,885 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, including a 21,200-square-foot Grand Ballroom and 12 versatile meeting rooms designed for conventions, conferences, banquets, sporting events and executive gatherings. Outdoor event spaces allow planners to bring the destination experience into their agenda. The facility includes two covered patios, one open patio and Bayview Plaza, a 30,000-square-foot waterfront plaza overlooking the Bay that can be partially or fully tented for receptions and special events. The parking garage and select surface lots are also available for large-scale activations and creative event setups. Nearby, attendees have the option to book with well-known hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and Hampton Inn or can experience a true coastal escape with beachfront properties like The Island Resort, the Beal House, or full-service condos. Recently renovated with new carpet, seating, linenless tables, refreshed pre-function areas, brand new concession stand, a redesigned entrance and updated landscaping, the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center offers a polished venue where meetings + events meet the coast.