South Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
Visit South Bayou
Things to do
Destin: Parasailing Adventure
฿2,671
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Destin/Fort Walton Beach: Dolphin Watching & Harbor Cruise
฿1,167
per adult
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
฿2,638
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin
฿908
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
฿901
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in South Bayou
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿2,590 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,590
฿4,107 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (3,753 reviews)
"The Island is beautiful with easy access to the beach. It was close to everything you want to go see. I would stay there again."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Hyatt House Destin
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,117 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,117
฿3,522 total
30 Oct - 31 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! (261 reviews)
"Overall solid stay."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿2,858 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,858
฿3,201 total
3 Nov - 4 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 ...
Wavecrest Lodge
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿3,176 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿3,176
฿3,589 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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 ...
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿2,991 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,991
฿3,380 total
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,641 reviews)
"Well we showed up right after a hurricane so there was some water seeping through the floor I a couple of places. The closet smelled really bad, and the elevator did not work. We were on the 6th floor. So I think these were things they could not help. We had a beautiful view from our balcony. The ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
325 Grand Boulevard Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿2,659 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,659
฿2,978 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 ...
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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 mlur_RN
Open Photo by mlur_RN
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.
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 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.
