Northwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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 lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Experience in Destin
Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Dolphin & Sunset Cruises in Destin FL aboard the Hydrojet
Our pick of the best Northwest Hotel Deals
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The pool with the fountains was freezing and otherwise the other pool was very nice.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
It was great!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
The only thing I didn't like was that the room cleaning wasn't completed—they didn't replace the glasses, they didn't clean the shower, and one day they didn't clean at all, leaving neither water nor coffee.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Club Destin Condos
The room was very clean, the hotel in general was very clean, all the staff were very friendly, and the woman at the front desk was super friendly! I highly recommend this place—it’s also very centrally located. The pools and the hot tub were also spectacular
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
This hotel is in serious need of updates and a thorough deep cleaning. We booked four rooms for a birthday trip, and the experience was disappointing from the start. One of our rooms went three days without their bathroom being cleaned, which forced us to share showers. I even had to go to Walmart ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Staff were very nice
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest
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 Timpoochee Trail.
Oakland
While visiting Oakland, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and Preston Hood Athletic Complex.
Seabreeze
While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.
Cinco Bayou
Travellers like the shopping in Cinco Bayou, and Beltway Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Timpoochee Trail and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
