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 3.184.586 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
3.184.586 ₫
4.548.696 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 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. ...
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 3.413.871 ₫ per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
3.413.871 ₫
3.857.674 ₫ 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! (2,569 reviews)
"The hotel was great but you couldn’t even smoke on your balcony."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 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 3.306.109 ₫ per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
3.306.109 ₫
3.735.904 ₫ total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Wavecrest Lodge
Sundrift Inn

Sundrift Inn

3 out of 5
414 Santa Rosa Boulevard Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is 2.898.600 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
2.898.600 ₫
3.275.417 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach ...
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 4.255.408 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
4.255.408 ₫
4.946.912 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Perfect location, right on the powder beach sand. Pool clean, maybe a little more cleaning in common area corridor but overall clean. The staff was excellent so nice and helpful!"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
1299 Miracle Strip Parkway SE Fort Walton Beach FL
The price is 4.563.650 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
4.563.650 ₫
5.305.244 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG
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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 Indian Temple Mound Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Seabreeze

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

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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.

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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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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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