South Bayou Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

A beautiful evening on the Bay

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Top hotels in South Bayou

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 ฿4,842 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿4,842
฿6,692 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (3,576 reviews)
"Would recommend it to anyone who wanted a great place in Fort Walton Beach."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 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 ฿3,857 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,857
฿4,359 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews)
"Great stay would do it again"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hyatt House Destin
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 ฿4,142 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,142
฿4,680 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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
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 ฿3,196 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,196
฿3,579 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,340 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The room was huge and super clean! The location was a bit of a drive from a lot of the restaurants and the boardwalk but it was within walking distance to a public beach access which we loved. Quiet and peaceful. Hilton is always the best!"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Commons Dr E Destin FL
The price is ฿2,466 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,466
฿2,787 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Spark by Hilton Destin
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿3,411 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,411
฿8,342 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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Where to stay in South Bayou

Find the best South Bayou areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.



South Bayou Travel Guide