Northwest Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
A pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
A water tower with the text "Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast" and a website address.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
A beach with footprints and umbrellas under a cloudy sky.

Things to do

Crab Island Explorer Catamaran Tours to Crab Island

Crab Island Explorer Catamaran Tours to Crab Island

฿1,302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Crab Island Explorer Catamaran Tours to Crab Island
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

฿1,302
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises
Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

Destin: Parasailing Adventure

฿2,671
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Destin: Parasailing Adventure
SunVenture I and SunVenture II at Crab Island in Destin, FL

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

฿2,638
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Picture 2 for Activity Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise

Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise

฿1,167
per adult
Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise
2 Hours Guided Afternoon Dolphin Tour in Florida

2 Hours Guided Dolphin Tour in Florida

฿1,269
per adult
2 Hours Guided Dolphin Tour in Florida
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Top hotels in Northwest

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 ฿2,919 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,919
฿4,481 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,742 reviews)
"Took me 40 minutes to do the check out. We went few days after the hurricane had passed so most amenities were closed, no kids club, no hot tub, the “hot pool” wasn’t hot at all. The beach chairs showed in the Expedia site were for rent (60$ per day!) so you better carry your own set. No beach towels ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Hyatt House Destin

Hyatt House Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
The price is ฿3,108 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,108
฿3,513 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State ...
Hyatt House Destin
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

3 out of 5
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿2,850 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,850
฿3,192 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge

2.5 out of 5
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,167 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿3,167
฿3,579 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Wavecrest Lodge
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 ฿2,983 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,983
฿3,371 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
325 Grand Boulevard Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿2,649 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,649
฿2,967 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,574 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again. It’s a great location and new hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
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Where to stay in Northwest

Find the best Northwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a long pier extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

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.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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.

A basket of fried chicken wings with a glistening sauce.
Photo by mlur_RN
Open Photo by mlur_RN

Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A riverbank with sand, grass, and trees.
Photo by Amber Palmer
Open Photo by Amber Palmer

Seabreeze

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

A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Amanda Cornelisse
Open Photo by Amanda Cornelisse

Elliot's Point

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

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