{"id":6170,"date":"2025-09-15T18:40:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T00:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destin-ation.com\/blog\/?p=6170"},"modified":"2025-09-15T18:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T00:50:07","slug":"okaloosa-island-lifeguards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destin-ation.com\/blog\/okaloosa-island-lifeguards\/","title":{"rendered":"Okaloosa Island Lifeguards \u2013 What Visitors Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||45px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#e0e0e0&#8243; divider_style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; divider_weight=&#8221;2&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||26px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3132&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Spending the day on Okaloosa Island is all about relaxing and having fun, and &#8230;.\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text Large&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#0C71C3&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3821&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The county lifeguard team is here to make sure you can do it safely.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||31px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re swimming, sunbathing, or just enjoying the view, knowing lifeguards are nearby provides peace of mind so you can focus on making the most of your beach day.<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When are lifeguards on duty?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mid-March\u2013May: 9 AM\u20136 PM<\/li>\n<li>Memorial Day\u2013Labor Day: 9 AM\u20138 PM<\/li>\n<li>Sept\u2013Oct 31: 9 AM\u20136 PM<\/li>\n<li>Nov\u2013Feb: Limited patrols, 10 AM\u20134 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;H2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||26px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3132&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Where are they stationed?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||31px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Most lifeguards are posted along the developed public beaches on the west side of the island. 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