| 6-mile drive from pier park shopping center. 3-mile drive from gulf world marine park and a 6. the motel offers free parking and an outdoor pool. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. they all provide pool views, and some rooms have shared balconies. accessed via exterior corridors, the simple, traditional rooms have flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as microwaves, minifridges and sitting areas. a 3-minute walk from ripley's believe it or not! odditorium, this humble, roadside motel is a 6
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 31
Shell Island Beach Tours (14 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (3 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (13 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (10 min) Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (2 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Gulf World (13 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Russell-Fields Pier (17 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (6 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Saint Andrew Bay (14 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (4 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Race City (4 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Frank Brown Park (14 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. St. Andrews State Park (12 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Capt. Anderson's Marina (11 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. | 
