South Bayou
Fort Walton Beach

Visit South Bayou
Things to do

Screaming Eagle Speedboat Thrill Ride in Destin

Destin: Parasailing Flight Above the Gulf of Mexico

SeaQuest Daytime Dolphin Cruise in Destin

Shark Boat Destin Dolphin Watch and Sunset Cruise

Florida: Emerald Coast Sunset & Dolphin Cruise with Guide
Top hotels in South Bayou

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"Wi-Fi no funciona bien"
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Hyatt House Destin
"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

Wavecrest Lodge
"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

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"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

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
"okey"
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026
Where to stay in South Bayou

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.
















