Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach

Billy bowlegs
Billy bowlegs
Billy bowlegs pirate festival
Fort Walton Beach showing a bay or harbor
Fort Walton Beach which includes a park and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Billy bowlegs

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

After visiting Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park
Indian Temple Mound Museum featuring heritage elements

Indian Temple Mound Museum

Discover the fascinating history and culture of Florida’s Pensacola people at this national historic landmark and accompanying museums in Fort Walton Beach.

Indian Temple Mound Museum
Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements

Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your travels in Fort Walton Beach. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum
Fort Walton Beach, USA Okaloosa Island fishing pier in Florida in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico during sunny day, wave crashing on shore, white sand

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.

Okaloosa Island Beach
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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.

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Under Okaloosa fishing pier in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with pillars, green shallow waves in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico on summer sunny day

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.

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

Things to do

Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

HK$312
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises
Complimentary wine & snacks in a relaxing comfortable environment

Sunset/Harbor & Bay Cruise in Destin Rated Top 10

HK$538
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset/Harbor & Bay Cruise in Destin Rated Top 10
Sightseeing Cruises by the cozy fire.

Fall/ Winter Destin Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

HK$460
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fall/ Winter Destin Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Private Chartered Luxury Pontoon Boat in Destin-Up to 6 Guests

Private Chartered Luxury Pontoon Boat in Destin-Up to 6 Guests

HK$1,948
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private Chartered Luxury Pontoon Boat in Destin-Up to 6 Guests
Destin: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise

Destin: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise

HK$431
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Destin: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise
Destin Dash Scavenger Hunt

Destin Dash Scavenger Hunt

HK$156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Destin Dash Scavenger Hunt
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Top hotels in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

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 HK$894 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$894
HK$1,288 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,966 reviews)
With an amazing Sunset and nice walking areas around

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
200 Henderson Resort Way Destin FL
The price is HK$2,331 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
HK$2,331
HK$3,066 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Destin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Everyone was very polite and helpful. The room was as advertised, the restaurants had good food, the walk to the beach is short, the rooftop bar is amazing.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
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 HK$667 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
HK$667
HK$753 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,136 reviews)
The room was really nice and spacious. Had a great view of the Gulf from the room.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
14051 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin FL
The price is HK$665 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$665
HK$752 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
It was an exceptionally great stay.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
100 Grand Blvd Miramar Beach FL
The price is HK$531 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
HK$531
HK$595 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,580 reviews)
Everything great one suggestion, tea would be nice as well as coffee as i am not a coffee drinker!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Commons Dr E Destin FL
The price is HK$473 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
HK$473
HK$535 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (709 reviews)
Great place to stay

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Spark by Hilton Destin
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Fort Walton Beach

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Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beal Parkway
Okaloosa Island featuring a beach

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and Okaloosa Island Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Fort Walton Beach.

Okaloosa Island
Fort Walton beach is a very quiet and secluded place away from the madness of destin.

Elliot's Point

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

Elliot's Point
Ducks

Ferry Park

While Ferry Park isn't home to many top sights, Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and Okaloosa Island Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ferry Park
Fort Walton Beach

Cinco Bayou

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

Cinco Bayou
Best place for pets

Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Miracle Strip.

Seabreeze

Downtown Fort Walton Beach