Cinco Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach





Visit Cinco Bayou
Stay near popular Cinco Bayou attractions
Things to do

Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Dolphin and Sunset tour aboard the Hydro Rocket
Top hotels in Cinco Bayou

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"I wouldn’t recommend staying at the Bayside. The sheets and blankets felt super damp as if they were wet from all the humidity. I asked if there was a beachside room available and they upgraded me to the luau highly recommend the luau. It is way better and the pool is pretty big too. We stayed with ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Destin

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"The photos and description are misleading. They make it seem like the beach is part of the property, but it isn’t. While they do provide a shuttle service to the beach, beach chairs and umbrellas are not included. This is something that should be clearly stated in the listing to avoid giving guests ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"Didn’t find out about the easier beach access until close to the end of the trip. Other than that everything was great"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hyatt House Destin
"The hotel had everything that someone would need for a comfortable stay. The breakfast was great and the kitchen staff was amazing. They were very professional, attentive, and went above and beyond. The kitchen manager and chef Amanda was amazing!!!! She made us feel like we were at home and she ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Cinco Bayou

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.

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

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.

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

















