South Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
Visit South Bayou
Things to do
Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise
฿1,146
per adult
Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico
฿2,952
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
฿886
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin
฿1,050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Destin Two Stop Snorkeling and Shelling Adventure
฿1,804
per adult
Top hotels in South Bayou
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿3,751 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,751
฿5,448 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (3,700 reviews)
"We enjoyed much of our stay at The Island, but unfortunately our experience on the final day completely changed my impression of the hotel. The issue involved a room upgrade. We specifically confirmed through Expedia that there would be no additional upgrade fee, and Expedia’s notes from their communication ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿2,988 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,988
฿3,346 total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
Hyatt House Destin
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
The price is ฿3,376 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,376
฿3,815 total
4 Oct - 5 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 Destin Commons are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews)
"Absolutely Amazing Stay! Our stay at Hyatt House Destin was amazing from beginning to end! Everything was wonderful, and we truly enjoyed our time there. The hotel was comfortable, welcoming, and gave us exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway. One of the things I especially loved was the location. ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Wavecrest Lodge
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,238 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,238
฿4,788 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿4,364 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,364
฿4,931 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿4,669 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,669
฿9,885 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
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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 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.
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.
Photo by mlur_RN
Open Photo by mlur_RN
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.
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.
