South 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.
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.
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 seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its seafood restaurants.
Fort Walton Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fort Walton Beach Park, a lovely green space in Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Southern Star Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Destin: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
Top hotels in South Bayou
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
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Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the view was wonderful.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Front desk staff was a little short and unhelpful. But the room was great. Proximity to everthing was perfect. Nice and quiet. This is the second time I've stayed here. Last time staff were much more accommodating.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Beautiful resort, friendly staff, incredible location
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
Clean room. Clean entryway.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
This hotel was the whole package. Clean, friendly, great facility set-up and within walking distance to shops, restaurants, movie theater and a grocery store.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Bayou
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.
Cinco Bayou
Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ocean City
While visiting Ocean City, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center.
Oakland
While visiting Oakland, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
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 Timpoochee Trail and Okaloosa Island Beach.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Timpoochee Trail and Miracle Strip, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
