Downtown Fort Walton Beach Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

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Top hotels in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿3,263 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿3,263
฿4,787 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,958 reviews)
Room was clean. Wonderful view of beach. It’s an older building (which is why 4 stars) but that being said — they have done a good job at updating and maintenance. Was worth the stay.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿2,657 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
฿2,657
฿3,002 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,136 reviews)
The room was really nice and spacious. Had a great view of the Gulf from the room.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
200 Henderson Resort Way Destin FL
The price is ฿9,292 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿9,292
฿12,220 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Everyone was very polite and helpful. The room was as advertised, the restaurants had good food, the walk to the beach is short, the rooftop bar is amazing.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
14051 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin FL
The price is ฿2,650 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,650
฿2,995 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
It was an exceptionally great stay.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿5,718 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿5,718
฿7,970 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, excellent staff accommodations . Great service.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
100 Grand Blvd Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿2,351 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
฿2,351
฿2,633 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,580 reviews)
Everything great one suggestion, tea would be nice as well as coffee as i am not a coffee drinker!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Fort Walton Beach

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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.

Beal Parkway
Okaloosa Island featuring a sandy beach

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.

Okaloosa Island
Fort Walton beach is a very quiet and secluded place away from the madness of destin.

Elliot's Point

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

Elliot's Point
Ducks

Ferry Park

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

Ferry Park
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Cinco Bayou

Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cinco Bayou
Best place for pets

Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Miracle Strip.

Seabreeze


Downtown Fort Walton Beach Travel Guide