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.
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.
Activities
4 Hour Destin Harbor Crab Island Excursion
Original Cruisin' Tikis 3hr Crab Island Sandbar Adventure
Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching Experience in Destin
Destin Crab Island Tour in Catamaran
Destin: Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise on Shark Boat
Our pick of the best South Bayou Hotel Deals
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
"staff pretty good, pool good and the beach perfect. the hotel its kind of old and find some bugs in the room the smell in the rooms are not good."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
"Everything was intriguing; however, our key card was useless. We didn’t have access to any outdoor amenities that were included in our stay."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
"Everything was amazing!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
"They need better cleaning crew, it was horrible"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
SEA HIS LOVE: Destiny's Gulf Front Luxury Retreat: Infinity Pool, Elevator, Daily Maid Service!
"This house was nothing short of amazing! The view was unbelievable. Sitting in the pool looking at the ocean was like you were in a painting. The house was gorgeous. We had a blast! Thank you!"
Reviewed on 17 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.
