| it's 9 minutes' walk from miracle strip amusement park and 3 miles from shipwreck island waterpark. there's also direct beach access and a laid-back grill, plus an ocean-view outdoor pool and a hot tub. upgraded rooms add ocean-view balconies, while studios and suites have kitchenettes; some feature pull-out sofas. unassuming rooms have cable tv, coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. freebies include parking and continental breakfast. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. next to gulf world marine park, this relaxed hotel is set on panama city beach
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 23
Frank Brown Park (6 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Race City (11 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. St. Andrews State Park (21 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (12 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (13 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Man in the Sea Museum (7 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Russell-Fields Pier (8 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Conservation Park (13 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (13 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (7 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Gulf World (1 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (12 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (16 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. Camp Helen State Park (18 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. | 
