South Bayou
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
2-Stop Snorkeling and Dolphin Cruise from Destin
Destin: Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise on Shark Boat
Destin Crab Island Tour in Catamaran
Top hotels in South Bayou
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"For kids, this is a great place to be. The pools are cool. The atmosphere is relaxed. Now, for people who are accustomed to nice things meeting a certain standard, this place fell below the bar. Day 1. We put our leftover lunch in the refrigerator after checking in, along with waters and Gatorade, ..."
Reviewed on 30 May, 2026
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"Good Family friendly Staff"
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
"The staff was very friendly and offered a list of things to do and restaurants to try the hot tub was great as well as the pool the balcony was very small it was difficult to navigate to adults on the balcony at the same time. The elevator was broken a couple of times, but we were able to use the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May, 2026
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
"It nice close to the beach and stuff were nice and room was super clean ❤️"
Reviewed on 29 May, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"They need better cleaning crew, it was horrible"
Reviewed on 28 May, 2026
Village Inn Destin
"Everything is good .. Breakfast is very clean and good"
Reviewed on 29 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 Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach.
Beal Parkway
When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
