You can shop local here, especially if you’re hunting for antiques. One of the finishing touches was a welcome sign spanning Main Street close to the Okaloosa County Courthouse.įor several blocks, Main Street is fronted by a line of locally owned shops, restaurants and other services. Throughout the 2010s, Crestview invested a lot into its downtown area. Made for paddling trips, this watercourse is adored for its clear and shallow waters, and white sandy shores. Meanwhile, if you head a few miles west you’ll arrive at the magnificent Blackwater River.
A modern zoo has also recently opened on the city’s eastern outskirts.
I’m a real fan of the downtown here, which has been given a lot of love in the last few years. The seat of Okaloosa County, Crestview lies in the pine-covered sandy hills in the very heart of Florida’s panhandle.Īs a nexus point for long-distance transport networks, including the Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad, Crestview has the nickname Hub City.