| additional amenities include 2 outdoor pools and a hot tub. some also have kitchens and private balconies. parking is free. overlooking the gulf of mexico, this functional, beachfront motel is a 3-minute walk from gulf world marine park and 2. suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas; some have bunk beds. 9 miles from shipwreck island waterpark. basic rooms (accessed via exterior corridors) come with minifridges, microwaves, free wi-fi, and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 23
Ripley's Believe It or Not! (13 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (17 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (12 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Frank Brown Park (6 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Conservation Park (12 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (8 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Race City (12 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Russell-Fields Pier (5 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (13 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. St. Andrews State Park (22 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (13 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Camp Helen State Park (17 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Gulf World (1 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Man in the Sea Museum (7 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. | 
