Cinco Bayou Travel Guide
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 through 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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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 through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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
Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Experience in Destin
Original Cruisin' Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure
Destin: Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise on Shark Boat
Top hotels in Cinco Bayou
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"The location to the beach and beach were perfect! The pools were you wonderful too!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
"Beautiful hotel!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"Clean"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Village Inn Destin
"Amazing experience at Village Inn Destin. The staff was super friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived, always helpful and attentive. The complimentary breakfast was excellent, with a great variety of fresh options every morning. The cleanliness of the hotel was outstanding — everything ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"I thought that the gym was outstanding. The amenities weren't as advertised. The bikes were never available, there was construction everywhere, nowhere to eat, no bars, restaurants, and no pool towels."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"Parking safe and easy, clean and spacious room with excellent storage. Easy walk to the beach, clean pool and good gym."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cinco Bayou
Garniers Beach
While Garniers Beach may 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 Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.
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.
Ferry Park
While Ferry Park isn't home to many top sights, Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Bayou
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Bayou and surrounding area, you can visit Emerald Coast Science Center and Indian Temple Mound Museum.
Northwest
When in Northwest, you can plan a visit to Emerald Coast Science Center and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
