| set along us-98, this low-key, all-suite hotel is 5 miles from the marina civic center and 6 miles from tyndall air force base. hot breakfast and parking are complimentary. other amenities include an indoor pool and hot tub, in addition to an exercise room. all come with minifridges, microwaves, wet bars and coffeemakers; some also have in-room whirlpool tubs. there's also a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the warmly decorated suites feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as sitting areas with pull-out sofas
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 44
Race City (25 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Capt. Anderson's Marina (28 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (28 min) ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (24 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Saint Andrew Bay (31 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Escape Manor (11 min) Shell Island Beach Tours (32 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. St. Andrews State Park (30 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida (12 min)
Kid-oriented museum with interactive exhibits, classes & events devoted to science & technology. Oaks by the Bay Park (15 min)
Scenic park area featuring a waterfront boardwalk & an unusual 4-headed palm tree. Joe Moody Harris Park (9 min)
Wooded park with a 9-hole disc-golf course, play equipment & a boardwalk over a wetlands area. Parker Environmental Exploratorium Park (6 min) Truesdell Park (15 min) The Panama City Publishing Company & Museum (16 min) Bay County Historical Museum (11 min) | 
