Why go
- City in Florida, United States.
- Served by Duke Field (EGI).
History
Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located near Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay. It is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,772 at the 2020 census, up from 12,749 at the 2010 census.
Where to stay
410 W John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578 · ihg.com
101 FL-85, Niceville, FL 32578 · wyndhamhotels.com
100 Niceville Ave, Niceville, FL 32578 · marriott.com
148 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578 · choicehotels.com
4400 Ansley Dr, Niceville, FL 32578 · hilton.com
792 W John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578 · hilton.com
106 Bayshore Dr, Niceville, FL 32578 · bestwestern.com
101B FL-85, Niceville, FL 32578 · wyndhamhotels.com
79 S John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL 32580
404 7th St, Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 05:00-22:00 · 1134 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1348 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 4563 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1152 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1352 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · pandaexpress.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 1098 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · smoothieking.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa,Su 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1380 East John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · starbucks.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 4508 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · restaurants.subway.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 110 West John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · locations.tacobell.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 4575 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · locations.wafflehouse.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1022 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · locations.wendys.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:30 · 1259 Eglin Parkway North, 32579 · aegeanfl.com
Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 08:00-13:00 · 314 Bayshore Drive · blue-collar-cafe.weeblyte.com
German, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 260 Chicago Avenue, Valparaiso, 32580 · bosners.com
Southern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su closed · 4538 E Hwy 20, Niceville, 32578 · brothers-kitchen.res-menu.net
Asian, Japanese, Poke, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:00-20:30; Sa-Su 12:00-20:40 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 4504 E Hwy… · instagram.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1281 Eglin Parkway North, Shalimar, 32579 · lafamigliaitalianshalimar.com
Seafood, Sandwich, Pasta, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-21:00 · 821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, 32578 · wharf850.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00 · 306 Bayshore Drive · post20sushi.gotoeat.net
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 1126 John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, 32578 · micasitamex.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 09:00-16:00 · 290 Yacht Club Drive, Niceville, 32578 · bluewaterbaymarina.com
Hibachi, Sushi, Ramen, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · bamboo-sushi.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 1052 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · jimnnicks.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 205 West John Sims Parkway · papassmokehousebarbecue.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1111 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578
Food Court · food court
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · 4550 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; We 10:30-22:00; Th-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1160 John Sims Parkway East, Niceville · zaxbys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 1144 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · hungryhowies.com
Chinese, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 1132 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-14:00 · 4546 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · tango3coffee.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1348 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · firehousesubs.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 191 John Sims Parkway
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 406 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578 · dairyqueen.com
Greek, Pizza, Restaurant · Greek/Pizza restaurant · 341 West John Sims Parkway · fresh-greece-pizza-grill.menu-world.com
Asian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 4542 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 4506 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578
Seafood, Burger, American, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Valparaiso
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · niceville.pepitosdestinfl.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 4579 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, 32578
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1285 Eglin Parkway North, Shalimar, 32579-1821
Cafe · cafe
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Airports
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) 3 mi to the centre
Valparaiso, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Air France, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, Houston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD, CRJ) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington
- Air France AF (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Destin Executive Airport (DSI) 6.8 mi to the centre
Destin, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Duke Field (EGI) 11 mi to the centre
Crestview, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) 20 mi to the centre
Crestview, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport 56 mi to the centre
Andalusia/Opp, AL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ruckel Airport 2.4 mi to the centre
Niceville, FL, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Duke Field (EGI); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Niceville-Valparaiso, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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