| there's also a business center and a day spa. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the straightforward rooms have desks, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with dvd players. suites add separate living spaces, dining tables and kitchenettes. kids 19 and under stay free with an adult. this laid-back modern waterfront resort is a 6-minute walk from the bay point marina and a 4-minute drive from the bay point wyndham golf resort. additional amenities include 3 restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, and a 24-hour fitness center. parking is free
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 43
Saint Andrew Bay (7 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (21 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Gulf World (25 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (17 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. St. Andrews State Park (12 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Russell-Fields Pier (28 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (15 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Race City (16 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (16 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Shell Island Beach Tours (15 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (11 min) Capt. Anderson's Marina (11 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Frank Brown Park (25 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (16 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. | 
