Cinco Bayou 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 Cinco Bayou

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The pool was nice but water was very cold. The door to the room we stay in was missing bottom metal seal which left about 1/2 inch gap. The bathroom was missing bodywash (empty container) and the Kleenex box was also empty.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Great
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Weekend getaway with the husband. Had a great time at the beach front cabana. Beautiful gulf view close to many restaurants like Stewby’s and Asiago grill! We ubered everywhere.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Village Inn Destin
Was a great stay over all
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Destin
Uncomfortable beds. Clean, convenient and good pricing.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
The view was great at the condo.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cinco Bayou

Garniers Beach
While Garniers Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach.

Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ferry Park
While Ferry Park isn't home to many top sights, Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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.

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.


