Oakland Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
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.
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.
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.
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
Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Experience in Destin
Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Dolphin and Sunset tour aboard the Hydro Rocket
Top hotels in Oakland
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"This is one of the oldest hotels on the island and with that said. It is old. In our room the toilet paper holder and towel holder was broken. The light on the balcony was falling off. It felt clean otherwise. We got a suite for 6 people but only 2 people could eat breakfast for free. Otherwise it’s ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
"The property is beautiful inside and out! Staff was so kind and helpful. Definitely a place we would love to revisit."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"Property could be updated. Had to ask for towels and did not get until after 4:00 in the afternoon. Nothing was cleaned until we asked for someone to come clean it."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Village Inn Destin
"The bed was comfortable and room was clean. Housekeeping came to clean daily and bring clean towels. The room smelled good when we entered the room. While we were in our room in the evening we noticed when we went inside the bathroom we could smell cigarette smoke in the bathroom. We put the exhaust ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"The property was very nice. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"5 dollars a day parking was horse."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakland
Northwest
When in Northwest, you can plan a visit to Emerald Coast Science Center and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.
South Bayou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Bayou and surrounding area, you can visit Emerald Coast Science Center and Indian Temple Mound Museum.
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.
Cinco Bayou
Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
