Choctawhatchee Bay - History

History

The bay was charted by Spanish, French, and English expeditions, and appears on some charts as "St. Rose's Bay".

Several towns and cities are located on Choctawhatchee Bay:

  • Fort Walton Beach
  • Destin
  • Freeport
  • Niceville
  • Shalimar
  • Valparaiso

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