| all offer separate living rooms, dining areas and furnished terraces, along with bathrooms featuring whirlpool tubs. on palm-studded grounds overlooking the gulf of mexico, this modern resort along highway 30 is a 13-minute walk from shipwreck island waterpark and the nearest beach. airy 2- and 3-bedroom condos with tiles floors have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and full kitchens. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities consist of 2 hot tubs, and outdoor pools offering sundecks and lounge chairs. amenities include a tiki bar, and a relaxed restaurant with a terrace
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 28
Ripley's Believe It or Not! (6 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Camp Helen State Park (23 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. St. Andrews State Park (16 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (7 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (14 min) Gulf World (10 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Shell Island Beach Tours (19 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (8 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Frank Brown Park (12 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Russell-Fields Pier (14 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Race City (7 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Capt. Anderson's Marina (15 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (7 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (11 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. | 
