Oakland Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

A burger with a knife in it.
A plate with a baked potato topped with cheese and bacon, two bowls of soup, and a grilled steak.
A plate with a grilled steak and a bowl of broccoli casserole.
A plate with a baked potato topped with cheese and green onions, and a piece of grilled chicken.
A plate with shrimp, corn on the cob, and potatoes.

Stay near popular Oakland attractions

Preston Hood Athletic Complex

Catch an event at Preston Hood Athletic Complex during your trip to Fort Walton Beach.
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Things to do

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
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
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
SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin

SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin

฿908
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

฿901
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
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Top hotels in Oakland

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 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,919
฿4,481 total
10 Nov - 11 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. ...
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)
"In my experience, the staff was very knowledgable, helpful and friendly. I appreciated how clean the bathroom was. Plus, their shower gel smelled refreshing. I plan to stay again."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

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 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,850
฿3,192 total
2 Nov - 3 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
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 ฿2,642 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,642
฿2,959 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! (1,581 reviews)
"Excelente todo gracias"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
Sundrift Inn

Sundrift Inn

3 out of 5
414 Santa Rosa Boulevard Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿3,506 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,506
฿3,962 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach ...
Sundrift Inn
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 ฿2,997 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,997
฿3,387 total
18 Nov - 19 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
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Where to stay in Oakland

Find the best Oakland 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.
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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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