Panama City vs. Fort Walton Beach (Miramar, Niceville: relocation, military, rent)

[scubadiver1973]

I plan on moving to florida the middle of next year. I love Panama City but I was thinking about Fort Walton Beach area to. What is the best place to move to between these two cities. I don't know that much about Fort Walton Beach, I've been to Panama City probably 20 times. What about job wise in both places? Any help that anyone could give me would greatly be appreciated.

[2bohemians]

Originally Posted by scubadiver1973

I plan on moving to florida the middle of next year. I love Panama City but I was thinking about Fort Walton Beach area to. What is the best place to move to between these two cities. I don't know that much about Fort Walton Beach, I've been to Panama City probably 20 times. What about job wise in both places? Any help that anyone could give me would greatly be appreciated.

We live in Santa Rosa Beach along the Scenic Highway 30A and the Beaches of South Walton. One of us 2bohemians lived in Panama City many, many years ago so we are very familiar with the area. We've lived all over Florida and out in Los Angeles and ended up back here in the Florida Panhandle. If you are looking to be in between Panama City & Ft Walton, then you have a few options ...... you've got the stretch of beaches we shared with you in the link above .... then next would be the Sandestin/Miramar Beach, which is mostly a resort .... then you will be in Destin, that's known as town around here, Destin has all the shopping, restaurants, bars, malls, amusement parks, etc ..... then a little north of Destin over the MidBay Bridge is Niceville and Bluewater Bay.

Which one is the best to live in ???? It all depends on what you are looking for. What kind of employment are you seeking .... ? This is a very service industry oriented town and that is the bulk of the jobs .... if you go more towards Ft Walton & Navarre, you have more military related type jobs with Eglin Air Force Base.

Let us know more and we will be happy to try and help in any way we can.

[bless5488]

i am considering a move that way also. I want to rent a house for the first yr to make sure I like it. Can you help? I want to live in a quiet area.
thanks i hope i hear from u

[Pink flamingo]

What are some fun things to do in that area? Also wondering if that area gets a lot of gulf breezes that help cool down the summer heat?

[2bohemians]

Originally Posted by Pink flamingo

What are some fun things to do in that area? Also wondering if that area gets a lot of gulf breezes that help cool down the summer heat?

The fun is in the sun! Seriously, if you are going to live in this area, you really need to enjoy the beach, nature and water-related activities. What kind of fun are you looking for? Let's see, we have the amazing white sandy beaches with the emerald blue green warm clean waters of the gulf to play in or be inspired by. We have rare coastal dune lakes that are only found a couple of other places in the world. We have state parks along the coast. If you like fishing, there's no shortage of that --- there is gulf fishing, lake fishing and bay fishing. You can parasail, kitesurf, kayak, surf ..... We've got plenty of shopping all around --- from small boutiques to chain stores. We've got natural springs to the north of us if you're into that .... if you like the arts, we've got many galleries and a plethora of talented individuals .... May starts to ramp up the outdoor entertainment and festivals ... we have 2 jazz festivals coming soon .... we could go on and on ... but we'd love to find out what kind of fun you are looking for --- everyone has a different opinion of what fun is .....

And of course gulf breezes help cool things down .... the beach is always a little better than inland .... but we won't kid you, the summers are HOT and this is northern florida ... not sure you can escape the heat anywhere in Florida ......

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by scubadiver1973

I plan on moving to florida the middle of next year. I love Panama City but I was thinking about Fort Walton Beach area to. What is the best place to move to between these two cities. I don't know that much about Fort Walton Beach, I've been to Panama City probably 20 times. What about job wise in both places? Any help that anyone could give me would greatly be appreciated.

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