South Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach

Visit South Bayou
Things to do

Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

Crab Island Explorer Catamaran Tours to Crab Island
Top hotels in South Bayou

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"Great place!"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. I will definitely be back…and it’s right across the street from the beach!"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Destin
"Honestly , this was the best hotel experience I have ever had!! The staff was friendly, the breakfast was great and we were able to have our dogs there. The only person who was rude was a lady named Shan. She had major attitude and they also didn’t clean the room the three days we were there and ..."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Spark by Hilton Destin
"Staff was very nice, propery was clean.breakfast is good on general very good."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"This was my 3rd stay at this hotel and we will be back! Hotel staff was friendly and amenities were great! Love having the option of 2 pools and a bar with a small kitchen menu on site. Room was clean and welcoming. Couch was a little squeaky and the AC in our suite did have a hard time keeping up ..."
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Where to stay in South Bayou

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.

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.

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

Ocean City
While visiting Ocean City, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center.




















