South Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
Visit South Bayou
Things to do
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
฿886
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
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 Sightseeing Cruise by Sea Blaster
฿1,077
per adult
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
฿2,591
per adult
100% 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 ฿4,109 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,109
฿5,852 total
27 Sept - 28 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. ...
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿2,961 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,961
฿3,316 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 ฿3,900 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,900
฿4,407 total
13 Oct - 14 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! (207 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean and the staff was amazing and very helpful."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Wavecrest Lodge
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿4,190 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,190
฿4,735 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stop on the way to the airport!"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿4,337 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,337
฿4,900 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,593 reviews)
"There should have been a towel to wash the dishes in the kitchen area and an ice maker in the frig freezer would have been nice."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 S Sandestin Blvd Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿8,665 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿8,665
฿11,189 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Miramar Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"okey"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
