Northwest Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

A water tower with the text "Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast" and a website address.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
A beach with footprints and umbrellas under a cloudy sky.

Things to do

Anchored at Crab Island!

Crab Island Charter, Family Friendly 4 Hour

Rp1.160.786
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Crab Island Charter, Family Friendly 4 Hour
Destin Two Stop Snorkeling and Shelling Adventure

Destin Two Stop Snorkeling and Shelling Adventure

Rp982.355
per adult
Destin Two Stop Snorkeling and Shelling Adventure
Destin Dolphin and Sunset Cruise

Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise

Rp482.247
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
Clear Kayak Ecotour Destin Ft. Walton Beach

Clear Kayak Ecotour Destin Ft. Walton Beach

Rp1.607.490
per adult
Clear Kayak Ecotour Destin Ft. Walton Beach
Original Cruisin Tikis Harbor Lights Cruise

Original Cruisin Tikis Harbor Lights Cruise

Rp1.411.019
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Original Cruisin Tikis Harbor Lights Cruise
A view of Crab Island at high tide, the tide changes throughout the day and so does the water color!

3 Hour Crab Island Tour from Destin Non-Private with Floats

Rp1.160.965
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
3 Hour Crab Island Tour from Destin Non-Private with Floats
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Top hotels in Northwest

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 Rp2.521.521 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.521.521
Rp3.505.681 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (3,567 reviews)
"It needs major updating"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 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 Rp2.087.892 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.087.892
Rp2.359.319 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park ...
Hyatt House Destin
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 Rp2.319.856 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.319.856
Rp2.621.437 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,542 reviews)
"Our first room was wet the floor under one of the bed has water also the wall is wet. And when they moved us I forgot my mushroom coffee and 2 wooden spoon we ask the front desk we wait for her reply she told us that she is going to ask the cleaning crew so we waited until afternoon my mushroom coffee ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Miramar Beach FL
The price is Rp2.243.776 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.243.776
Rp4.966.529 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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 Rp1.726.581 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.726.581
Rp1.933.771 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,360 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
4415 Commons Dr E Destin FL
The price is Rp1.332.619 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.332.619
Rp1.505.859 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Spark by Hilton Destin
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Where to stay in Northwest

Find the best Northwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with a clear blue sky.

Okaloosa Island

Okaloosa Island is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Okaloosa Island Beach and Princess Beach, 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 Miracle Strip are top sights worth seeing.

A white boat on calm water during sunset.
Photo by Amber Palmer
Open Photo by Amber Palmer

Seabreeze

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

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 Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach, 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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