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 ฿4,649 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿4,649
฿6,463 total
3 Sept - 4 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! (3,540 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Hyatt House Destin

Hyatt House Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
The price is ฿4,149 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,149
฿4,688 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt House 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 ฿4,126 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,126
฿4,662 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! (2,532 reviews)
"I only have 1 complaint, the mattress was like sleeping in a hammock. Needs replacing in my opinion other than that, it was a perfect stay"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach 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 ฿4,563 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿4,563
฿9,678 total
16 Sept - 17 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 ...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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 ฿3,205 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,205
฿3,590 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,353 reviews)
"Great hotel, location is perfect and super short walk from the beach."

Reviewed on 21 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 ฿2,470 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,470
฿2,791 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 ...
Spark by Hilton 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 Princess Beach, 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 Miracle Strip are top sights worth seeing.

Seabreeze

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

Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach, 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