South Bayou 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.
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.
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.
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 seafood restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Experience in Destin
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Destin: Sunset/Destin Harbor Cruise with Captain
Crab Island: 4-Hour Crab Island Charter Experience
Destin Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise
Our pick of the best South Bayou Hotel Deals
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
We really enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Friendly staff, clean room, nice pool and hot tub. The housekeeping freshened up our room every day during a 7 night stay and room had a very nice view.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
If your balcony is atleast floor 4 there is no obstruction. Ours was great.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Village Inn Destin
Our room was very nice and clean. It was very affordable and we enjoy staying here
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
I think we were a little in between seasons w/ construction & landscaping all being done where we stayed. Pool amenities weren’t open yet (snack bar)… but that’s ok. Would have been nice to have pool towels👍
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Bar only opened from 5:30p-9:30pm
Reviewed on 15 May 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 Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Emerald Coast Science Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
