Ocean City Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

An aerial view of a coastal city with a long sandy beach, a marina, and dense urban development.
A calm lake at dusk with a dock and trees silhouetted against a twilight sky.
A dinosaur statue, a golf sign, and a tall tree in a park.
A plate with fried food, salad, and a small bowl of sauce.
A sunset over a body of water with a silhouette of a tree and a distant structure.

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Top hotels in Ocean City

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿3,988 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿3,988
฿5,704 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! (3,642 reviews)
"Horrible!!! Took our $550 deposit and then told us they had no room for us. Our 25th Anniversary two day stay on the beach turned into… I’m sorry we have no room for you, but we will make sure you get your deposit back in 7-10 days. Books this hotel three months in advance, but they decided to over ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

3 out of 5
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿3,075 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,075
฿3,444 total
22 Sept - 23 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,376 reviews)
"The price quality of the location is super."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Hyatt House Destin

Hyatt House Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
The price is ฿3,881 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,881
฿4,386 total
14 Sept - 15 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! (201 reviews)
"Pool was beautiful. Needs more cereal options. Room was clean. The conditioner and shampoo bottles were empty but overall 9/10 stay!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Destin
Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Commons Dr E Destin FL
The price is ฿2,473 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,473
฿2,795 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,191 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and it’s located next to a Walmart. Walking distance to the beach."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Spark by Hilton Destin
Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge

2.5 out of 5
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿4,170 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿4,170
฿4,712 total
9 Sept - 10 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 ...
Wavecrest Lodge
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is ฿4,309 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,309
฿4,870 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (2,581 reviews)
"Tuve que cambiar de habitación al siguiente día amaneció todo el piso húmedo, las unidades de a/c son muy ruidosas, las llaves mezcladoras de la regadera no servían y algún vecino de otra habitación le gustaba mucho la marihuana en conclusión es un hotel muy viejo para lo que cobran estuve por 4 ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
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Where to stay in Ocean City

Find the best Ocean City 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.

Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

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.

Elliot's Point

While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.



Ocean City Travel Guide