Northwest Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach



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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
"Not being able to walk out onto the beach."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Destin
"The staff were extremely friendly. They gave us suggestions on some of the best eating places. The view of the golf course and the pool from our window was beautiful. The hotel was located close to the state park at Henderson Beach. We also used the laundry room available to guest and did some clothes ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Wavecrest Lodge
"Stayed three nights everything was great. Right on the beach. Breakfast was excellent. Parking was easy rooms were nice, clean, and beds were comfortable. Will definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"Clean rooms. Fast access to beach and pool. Very nice staff. Quiet, would stay there again."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"Although it wasn’t my first visit, the check process can be a little confusing for first timers. Once we were settled in the condo itself was pretty nice. The view of the beach was beautiful. I do have one negative thing to add: our neighbors next to us had their tv playing music pretty loud on and ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
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.

















