Northwest Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
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Popular places to visit
Okaloosa Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
After visiting Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Okaloosa Island Pier
Okaloosa Island Pier is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
You can take time to visit Wild Willy's Adventure Zone during your travels to Fort Walton Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico
3 Hour Crab Island Tour from Destin Non-Private with Floats
Top hotels in Northwest
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"I will be returning again and again. I didn’t want to leave. The resort was amazing and blew my expectations out of the water. It’s great for families, couples, solo trips, or whatever you should decide. It’s spacious and truly felt like home away from home. The amenities and dining facilities are ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"This was my second time staying there and it great again. The staff, everyone from the person who checks you in at the front to the restaurant staff to the people who clean the rooms, were always nice. And no matter how much sand we managed to bring back to our room, it was spotless every time they ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
"I booked a regular king bed room and they gave us a handicap room. It was clean but there were things in the shower that were falling off of the handrails. The toilet water was extremely high in the toilet as well which was odd and made it hard to not touch the water. The ac wasn’t super strong but ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"Only one elevator per building, it took forever for elevator to get to your floor. Maids did not refill coffee products. Did not refill TP Toilet seat did not stay up for the men to use, they had to hold it up. Shower was leaking and kept us up at night, had to put a towel over the handle so we wouldn't ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"When I arrived on Friday my bed wasn't cleaned it had stains on the cover sheet and I had to request new sheets and re make the bed house keeping didn't get my trash up for me like I asked"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
"Friendly staff, clean hotel. Recently stayed here on a girls trip and it was fantastic, food was great, close to the beach, entertainment. Would come here again!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Northwest
Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and Okaloosa Island Beach, 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, Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.
Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Miracle Strip.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wright
While Wright may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fort Walton Beach Golf Club and Okaloosa Island Beach.
