Downtown Fort Walton Beach Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Stay near popular Downtown Fort Walton Beach attractions
Things to do

Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise

Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin

Destin Two Stop Snorkeling and Shelling Adventure
Top hotels in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach
"The hotel was ok, it's very outdated, the rooms smells funny and the bathroom tub looks dirty no matter how much I tried to scub it. Upon taking a shower the water doesn't drain properly, so it's filling up as you are showering. The bed was comfortable at least and the coffee was good. I have been ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hyatt House Destin
"The hotel had only been open for 3 months when we arrived. There wasn't anything that was a flaw - staff, room, breakfast, bar it was really a pleasure to stay there. Don't know if all Hyatt properties are like this but this will our first choice for a Hotel in the future"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Wavecrest Lodge
"Pool and top balcony for viewing beach is magnificent and just seconds u in beach breakfast was different daily overall it was great hotel do recommend ☺️"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

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

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.

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

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.















