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
"We only stayed one night coming back from new orleans and san antonio as we wanted to visit crab island and the location was perfect..literally across the street.."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"I came in a day early paid an upgrade and I had to switch rooms because they up sold me for only one night not my whole stay so I have to get my stuff out of a room by 11 to not be able ti check in to my new room until hours later very inconvenient. I will rethink my next trip for sure"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"room was clean. the door locks are weird and you must pull the handle weird to get your door to closed. we paid for the breakfast ahead and it was okay. staff were nice. there was plenty of parking on property. beach is a 5 min walk"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Destin
"Absolutely Amazing Stay! Our stay at Hyatt House Destin was amazing from beginning to end! Everything was wonderful, and we truly enjoyed our time there. The hotel was comfortable, welcoming, and gave us exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway. One of the things I especially loved was the location. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Wavecrest Lodge
"Good"
Reviewed on 23 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.















