South Bayou Travel Guide
Fort Walton Beach
Popular places to visit
Okaloosa Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
After visiting Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Okaloosa Island Pier
Okaloosa Island Pier is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Fort Walton Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fort Walton Beach Park, a lovely green space in Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Things to do
One Hour Harbor Shared Tour with Dolphin Watching
Sunset/Harbor & Bay Cruise in Destin Rated Top 10
Clear Kayak Ecotour Destin Ft. Walton Beach
Private Chartered Luxury Pontoon Boat in Destin-Up to 6 Guests
Private Rabbit and Chicken Petting Experience in Navarre
Top hotels in South Bayou
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
The room was really nice and spacious. Had a great view of the Gulf from the room.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Room was clean. Wonderful view of beach. It’s an older building (which is why 4 stars) but that being said — they have done a good job at updating and maintenance. Was worth the stay.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Everyone was very polite and helpful. The room was as advertised, the restaurants had good food, the walk to the beach is short, the rooftop bar is amazing.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
Clean room, excellent staff accommodations . Great service.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Everything great one suggestion, tea would be nice as well as coffee as i am not a coffee drinker!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
It was an exceptionally great stay.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bayou
Northwest
When in Northwest, you can plan a visit to Emerald Coast Science Center and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cinco Bayou
Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ocean City
While visiting Ocean City, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center.
Oakland
While visiting Oakland, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
Garniers Beach
While Garniers Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Timpoochee Trail and Okaloosa Island Beach.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Timpoochee Trail and Miracle Strip, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
