Okaloosa Island Travel Guide

Fort Walton Beach

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Stay near popular Okaloosa Island attractions

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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

8.4/10 (441 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Okaloosa Island

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 5.349.957 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
5.349.957 ₫
7.039.610 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (3,421 reviews)
"Our first family vacay to the Destin area, will be back but will not stay here again. The good- rooms and amenities were clean and well maintained, awesome pools/hot tub and great access to the beach. The bad- rooms were outdated, half the outlets didn't work, not much lighting, rooms small and no ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
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 4.218.026 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
4.218.026 ₫
4.766.369 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (2,460 reviews)
"From the moment I arrived, the staff was friendly and helpful. I had reserved a room with 1 bed when I needed 2 and they were able to find me a better room. Cleanning people are very nice and friendly and supportive, anything we needed from coffee , towels or pick up our room's trash , they were ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge

2.5 out of 5
540 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is 3.570.828 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
3.570.828 ₫
4.035.035 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
"Relaxing stay. Good amenities. Breakfast hours could start later as vacationers with kids are usually not up at 6:30 am. By 9:00 am, breakfast items were mostly all out."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Wavecrest Lodge
Sundrift Inn

Sundrift Inn

3 out of 5
414 Santa Rosa Boulevard Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is 4.342.697 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
4.342.697 ₫
4.907.248 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (689 reviews)
"great everything"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Sundrift Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

3 out of 5
1297 Miracle Strip PKWY SE Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is 6.410.665 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
6.410.665 ₫
7.452.399 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

3 out of 5
1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.339.420 ₫ per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
5.339.420 ₫
6.775.276 ₫ total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
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Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Find the best Okaloosa Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Seabreeze

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

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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.
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Open Photo by Amanda Cornelisse

Elliot's Point

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

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Ocean City

While visiting Ocean City, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center.

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