Northwest Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach



Visit Northwest
Things to do

Crab Island Explorer Catamaran Tours to Crab Island

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise
Top hotels in Northwest

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

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
"Great hotel location on the beautiful white sand beach in a quiet, safe area! Comfortable beds, nice-sized bathroom. Breakfast was wonderful, staff was responsive. Would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"Very clean beach."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Where to stay in Northwest

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.

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.

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.

















