Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is home to 24 miles of beaches on the Gulf Coast. The Fort Walton Beach area has four renovated beachfront parks that make it an ideal destination, including Beasley Park, James Lee Park, Marler Memorial Park and Wayside Park, along with six beach mini-parks, according to the Visitors Bureau. Although dogs are not permitted on Fort Walton's beaches, per city ordinance, the neighboring town of Destin has several pet-friendly beachfront hotels.
Located right outside the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Miramar Beach, the Residence Inn Sandestin welcomes pets. The hotel has swimming pools, a fitness center, restaurants and a business center. Access to the beach, spa, golf course and tennis court are also included. Guests can choose to stay in a studio or in a suite, and complimentary breakfasts and social hours are offered each day. The Residence In Sandestin is a 28-minute drive from Fort Walton Beach.
Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
300 Grand Boulevard
Destin, Florida 32550
850-650-7811
marriott.com
The Inn on Destin Harbor is a pet-friendly boutique hotel located on the Gulf of Mexico, 20 minutes from Fort Walton Beach. The inn has an outdoor pool, a private beach and a deck overlooking the harbor, and offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning and 24-hour concierge service to accommodate guests' needs. For activities outside of the hotel, guests can find a fishing center, dolphin cruises and boat tours within walking distance.
The Inn on Destin Harbor
402 Harbor Boulevard
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-7326
innondestinharbor.com
The Seascape Resort is 25 minutes from Fort Walton Beach, in Destin. It offers guests access to 2000 feet of white-sand beaches. This pet-friendly resort has condo rental units available to guests traveling with pets of less than 50 pounds. The hotel also offers on-site activities geared towards families traveling with young children.
Seascape Resort
100 Seascape Dr.
Destin, FL 32550
800-874-9106
seascape-resort.com
