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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Things to do


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 ฿4,325 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,325
฿6,104 total
29 Sept - 30 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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,611 reviews)
"It has not been updated, and they charge you for everything. I had to pay for parking and other extras. They charge you to park on their property."

Reviewed on 2 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 ฿2,964 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,964
฿3,320 total
9 Sept - 10 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! (1,361 reviews)
"The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. I will definitely be back…and it’s right across the street from the beach!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Hyatt House Destin

Hyatt House Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,913 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,913
฿4,422 total
8 Sept - 9 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! (194 reviews)
"Honestly , this was the best hotel experience I have ever had!! The staff was friendly, the breakfast was great and we were able to have our dogs there. The only person who was rude was a lady named Shan. She had major attitude and they also didn’t clean the room the three days we were there and ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 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 ฿2,494 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,494
฿2,818 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,186 reviews)
"Staff was very nice, propery was clean.breakfast is good on general very good."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Spark by Hilton Destin
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 ฿4,341 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,341
฿4,906 total
21 Sept - 22 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! (2,562 reviews)
"The property exceeded my expectations for cleanliness. The only issue was the door to our balcony view was hard a little hard to open and difficult to close, but that was minor in my mind!"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
200 Henderson Resort Way Destin FL
The price is ฿10,910 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿10,910
฿14,165 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
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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.

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.

Seabreeze

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

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