Northwest, FL
Fort Walton Beach




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 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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its seafood restaurants.

Fort Walton Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Fort Walton Beach Park, a lovely green space in Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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 the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Destin: Buccaneer Pirate Cruise

Southern Star Dolphin Cruise in Destin

Destin's Floating Tiki Bar Cruise: 360° Harbor Views

Sunset Dolphin Cruise in Destin
Northwest Hotel Deals

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Clean room and friendly staff. There’s a resort fee plus tax and parking fee plus tax as part of those amenities. Walking distance to other attractions and restaurants. Kids enjoyed the heated pool and s’mores.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
charged $10 a day for parking. give $100.00 deposit for damage that might happen they said I will get that back we will see. The seals to both doors were broken/gone the room had the horable howling/whistling noise I thought it was an alarm for evacuating. Dress draw was broken. Shower no hot ...
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
The staff were all professional, courteous, accommodating and friendly. The hotel was lovely and the proximity to the beach was only a f minute walk. The Primrose restaurant was nice, and the food was good. Their single glass of wine selection was limited when it comes to reasonablly price. More ...
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Clean. Good location. Friendly staff. Quiet
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Staff was nice. Clean hotel.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
The room was great! But for the first 3 days we had NO hot water and could not shower! Also, one of the main reasons we picked this hotel was it had a hot tub. The hot tub DID NOT work the 4 days of our stay,
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Other neighborhoods 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 Miracle Strip.

Oakland
If you're spending some time in Oakland, Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center and Preston Hood Athletic Complex are top sights worth seeing.

Seabreeze
If you're spending some time in Seabreeze, Santa Rosa Sound and Emerald Coast Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

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

Beal Parkway
While Beal Parkway might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach.

Garniers Beach
While Garniers Beach might 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 Fort Walton Beach Park.



