Cinco Bayou Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

A residential street lined with large trees bearing Spanish moss, a white house, and a clear sky.
A white building with a porch, surrounded by trees and bushes.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a dock with boats, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A wooden pier extending into a calm body of water with a clear sky above.
A wooden boardwalk through a forest with a water body.

Stay near popular Cinco Bayou attractions

Beltway Shopping Center

You can do some window-shopping at Beltway Shopping Center during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
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Things to do

Spectacular Sunset Cruise

Spectacular Sunset Cruise

Rp666.786
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Spectacular Sunset Cruise
Screaming Eagle Speedboat Thrill Ride in Destin

Screaming Eagle Speedboat Thrill Ride in Destin

Rp1.193.196
per adult
Screaming Eagle Speedboat Thrill Ride in Destin
Beautiful waters of Destin

Jetski Waverunner Rental - Destin

Rp1.666.965
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Jetski Waverunner Rental - Destin
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

Dolphin & Sunset Cruises

Rp684.333
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises
SunVenture I and SunVenture II at Crab Island in Destin, FL

4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion

Rp1.383.369
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

Rp473.769
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
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Top hotels in Cinco Bayou

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 Rp1.562.015 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.562.015
Rp2.398.094 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,740 reviews)
"Absolutely loved this place! Best resort ever! I was told they even offered refunds to people who had to leave early due to hurricane evacuations. We will return here every year. Great location right on the beach with lots of things to do and a pretty good buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Hyatt House Destin

Hyatt House Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Legendary Dr Destin FL
The price is Rp1.663.491 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.663.491
Rp1.879.744 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State ...
Hyatt House Destin
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

3 out of 5
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Beach FL
The price is Rp1.525.403 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.525.403
Rp1.708.452 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,392 reviews)
"Stuff is really friendly! The room is clean and comfortable, looks beautiful and modern!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge

2.5 out of 5
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is Rp2.129.631 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
Rp2.129.631
Rp2.406.483 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Nice hotel on beach. Slept well. Clean,. The staff was super friendly."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Wavecrest Lodge
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 Rp1.596.415 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
Rp1.596.415
Rp1.803.948 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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 ...
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
325 Grand Boulevard Miramar Beach FL
The price is Rp1.413.967 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.413.967
Rp1.583.643 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
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Where to stay in Cinco Bayou

Find the best Cinco Bayou areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a long pier extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

Okaloosa Island

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

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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.

A riverbank with sand, grass, and trees.
Photo by Amber Palmer
Open Photo by Amber Palmer

Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

A basket of fried chicken wings with a glistening sauce.
Photo by mlur_RN
Open Photo by mlur_RN

Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Amanda Cornelisse
Open Photo by Amanda Cornelisse

Elliot's Point

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

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