South Bayou
Fort Walton Beach
Popular places to visit

Okaloosa Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Okaloosa Island Beach during your trip to Fort Walton Beach? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
After visiting Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Okaloosa Island Pier
Okaloosa Island Pier is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its seafood restaurants.

Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
You can take time to visit Wild Willy's Adventure Zone during your travels to Fort Walton Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Original Cruisin' Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure

Destin Crab Island Tour in Catamaran

Destin: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
South Bayou Hotel Deals

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"Love the resort rooms do need updating"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
"Very nice hotel for price and location. My only complaint is that there is not a nightstand or even a shelf on both sides of the bed. You need this for glasses, water, phone, etc. I had to put my stuff on the floor."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"For only having a couple days to stay this place was perfect!!"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Village Inn Destin
"Everything was wonderful"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"You won’t regret it!!"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"The room / bedsheets were dirty"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bayou

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

Cinco Bayou
Travelers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ocean City
If you're spending some time in Ocean City, Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Oakland
If you're spending some time in Oakland, Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and Preston Hood Athletic Complex are top sights worth seeing.

Garniers Beach
While Garniers Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach.

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 Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach.


