2025 Okaloosa Island Beach Cleanup.



In honor of World Ocean Day, Beach.com invites you to take action and help protect our shores at the Okaloosa Island Beach Cleanup.
June 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2025 Okaloosa Island Beach Cleanup


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