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 ฿4,044 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,044
฿5,776 total
7 Sept - 8 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. ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,978 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,978
฿3,335 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! (1,357 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Very nice place. Good bang for your buck."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Commons Dr E Destin FL
The price is ฿2,490 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,490
฿2,814 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! (1,184 reviews)
"I loved my stay at the spark They installed a handicap chair in the shower and the room is very clean."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Spark by Hilton Destin
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Miramar Beach FL
The price is ฿3,443 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,443
฿8,422 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,168 reviews)
"I like everything about the property. I will definitely come back again. Everything was nice, I loved it"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Hyatt House Destin

Hyatt House Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
The price is ฿3,907 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,907
฿4,415 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park ...
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
Village Inn Destin

Village Inn Destin

2 out of 5
215 Harbor Blvd Destin FL
The price is ฿2,119 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,119
฿2,619 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Village Inn 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