South Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
Visit South Bayou
Things to do
Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico
฿3,012
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
฿904
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
฿2,644
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Sunset tour aboard the Hydro Rocket
฿1,138
per adult
Top hotels in South Bayou
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿5,603 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,603
฿7,580 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,420 reviews)
"Hidden fees such as parking. Rooms where small but besides those two things everything was amazing and I would stay there again!!"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿7,277 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿7,277
฿9,911 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Destin
1029 Highway 98 East Destin FL
The price is ฿2,165 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,165
฿2,447 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Destin Inn and Suites
713 Harbor Blvd.( highway 98 east) Destin FL
The price is ฿3,519 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿3,519
฿3,976 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Cumple con lo justo y necesario."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿4,421 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,421
฿4,951 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,322 reviews)
"Ramsey was such a great help full of knowledge about the area and super helpful!"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿5,451 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,451
฿6,159 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,478 reviews)
"Clean property with a gorgeous beach view. Everyone was friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in South Bayou
Find the best South Bayou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Princess 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, Santa Rosa Sound and Miracle Strip are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Amber Palmer
Open Photo by Amber Palmer
Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Emerald Coast Science Center.
Photo by mlur_RN
Open Photo by mlur_RN
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.
Photo by Amanda Cornelisse
Open Photo by Amanda Cornelisse
Elliot's Point
While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Choctawhatchee Bay.
