Oakland Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach





Stay near popular Oakland attractions
Things to do

Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in Oakland

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"Our first family vacay to the Destin area, will be back but will not stay here again. The good- rooms and amenities were clean and well maintained, awesome pools/hot tub and great access to the beach. The bad- rooms were outdated, half the outlets didn't work, not much lighting, rooms small and no ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"Pros; Great location, right on the bay. Great overall location of the building. Cons; Mold coming through ceiling...not ok, ever. There was no way to know when the shuttle was coming - we called the front desk and they said it could be anytime, but they didn't have any contact with shuttles. That ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"It is just a short walk to the beach. It was beautiful!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Destin Inn and Suites

Spark by Hilton Destin
"Staff was very sweet and helpful!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"From the moment I arrived, the staff was friendly and helpful. I had reserved a room with 1 bed when I needed 2 and they were able to find me a better room. Cleanning people are very nice and friendly and supportive, anything we needed from coffee , towels or pick up our room's trash , they were ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Oakland

Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Princess Beach, 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 Miracle Strip are top sights worth seeing.

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

Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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


















