South Bayou

Fort Walton Beach

A sunset over a calm sea with a ship and a person on a dock.

Things to do


Top hotels in South Bayou

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 P7,922 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
P7,922
P11,238 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
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 P5,844 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
P5,844
P6,545 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,382 reviews)
"Wi-Fi no funciona bien"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 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 P7,377 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
P7,377
P8,336 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Destin Beaches and Destin Commons ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
"Beautiful stay at the Hyatt House. The room was very clean. The bar was very nice and service was great. The pool was clean and well maintained. Overall, fantastic experience! Not too far from the beach either which was a plus! Highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Hyatt House Destin
Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge

2.5 out of 5
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is P7,926 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
P7,926
P8,956 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,033 reviews)
"Pros: Nice, clean place with easy beach access. Staff were nice. Good location. Cons: I don’t know if they have a strict adherence to the 4:00 check-in time or if housekeeping is understaffed, but we got there between 3-3:30 and couldn’t check in because room wasn’t ready. When we came back a little ..."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

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 P8,200 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
P8,200
P9,265 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,587 reviews)
"It was a good stay, just one issue and that was the water pressure other than that it was good ."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4000 S Sandestin Blvd Miramar Beach FL
The price is P16,353 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
P16,353
P21,117 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Miramar Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"okey"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
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Where to stay in South Bayou

Find the best South Bayou areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Okaloosa Island

A noteworthy feature of Okaloosa Island is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

While visiting Downtown Fort Walton Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum.

Seabreeze

If you're spending some time in Seabreeze, Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Beal Parkway

While Beal Parkway might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okaloosa Island Beach and Emerald Coast Science Center.

Elliot's Point

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



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