| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. at the edge of the gulf coast state college campus, this casual budget inn is 5 miles from panama city beach and 9. traditional rooms feature minifridges, microwaves, coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs with cable, plus free wi-fi. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast and parking, plus a business center, a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. 4 miles from gulf world marine park
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 36
Shell Island Beach Tours (17 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (13 min) Frank Brown Park (19 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Gulf World (18 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (11 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (14 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (11 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Saint Andrew Bay (16 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. St. Andrews State Park (14 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Russell-Fields Pier (22 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (9 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Capt. Anderson's Marina (13 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Race City (10 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (11 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. | 
