Northwest Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach



Visit Northwest
Things to do

Crab Island Explorer Catamaran Tours to Crab Island

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"The staff should be a little more courteous"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Destin
"Great location to get to beaches. Lots of food options nearby. No daily room service or housekeeping to check in on towels and trash which was a bummer. Breakfast was okay, ate it once and went out for breakfast the next day."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Spark by Hilton Destin
"Beautiful hotel and it’s located next to a Walmart. Walking distance to the beach."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Wavecrest Lodge

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"I’ve stayed here a couple times now and I always enjoy it. Easy check in, great amenities, beautiful views and close to a lot of restaurants a"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Northwest

Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Emerald Coast Science Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Elliot's Point
While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

















