South Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
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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
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,170 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,170
฿5,915 total
30 Sept - 1 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! (3,659 reviews)
"Room was not worth the price. However the beach access made up for it. The pool area is nice."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿3,076 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,076
฿3,445 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ฿3,883 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿3,883
฿4,388 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (206 reviews)
"Beautiful stay at the Hyatt House. The room was very clean. The bar was very nice and service was great. The pool was clean and well maintained. Overall, fantastic experience! Not too far from the beach either which was a plus! Highly recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Wavecrest Lodge
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿4,172 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,172
฿4,714 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! (1,033 reviews)
"Pros: Nice, clean place with easy beach access. Staff were nice. Good location. Cons: I don’t know if they have a strict adherence to the 4:00 check-in time or if housekeeping is understaffed, but we got there between 3-3:30 and couldn’t check in because room wasn’t ready. When we came back a little ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿4,308 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,308
฿4,868 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! (2,589 reviews)
"Joseph, the person that cleaned our room, is the most remarkable person I have met in many, many, many years. His work ethic is impeccable. Joseph is so polite, helpful and diligent. We enjoyed talking with him each day. We stayed the first part of September 2026. Our room (#627) was clean "but", ..."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 S Sandestin Blvd Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿8,608 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿8,608
฿11,115 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
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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.
