| upgraded rooms have pool or ocean views; some have separate bedrooms. a breakfast buffet or to-go breakfast is free, as is parking. other amenities include a saltwater infinity pool, an exercise room and a convenience store. airy, colorful studios come with kitchens, desks and pull-out sofas, as well as flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a 3-minute walk from destin beach, this modern extended-stay hotel is 1 mile from big kahuna's water park and 4 miles from the destin harbor boardwalk
Pensacola International Airport 1 hr 26
Gator Beach - The World's Greatest Alligator Park (18 min)
Lively alligator park at Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill with exhibits & interactive experiences. Air Force Armament Museum (30 min)
Free indoor/outdoor museum on the world's largest air base with over 25 planes, artifacts & weapons. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Gregory E. Moore RV Resort (22 min)
Park filled with secluded beaches, dune lakes, fishing & camping options, plus amenities for RVs. Destin History & Fishing Museum (9 min)
Small museum with displays of local aquatic life, antique fishing rigs & other nautical artifacts. Destin Harbor Boardwalk (10 min)
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions. Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier (16 min)
Expansive concrete pier known for its saltwater fishing, birdwatching & summer fireworks. The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island (15 min) Destin Snorkel (10 min)
Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports. Wild Willy's Adventure Zone (14 min)
Family fun center with mini-golf, a roller coaster & indoor arcade, plus kitschy, prehistoric decor. The Track - Destin (9 min)
Amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, bumper cars & boats, kids' rides & arcade. Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park (4 min)
Longtime water park known for tall slides, a lazy river & roughly 40 other attractions. James Lee Beach (9 min)
Beach and snorkeling Henderson Beach State Park (19 min)
Beach haven offering a boardwalk, a pet-friendly nature trail plus a playground & campground. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (16 min)
Open since 1955, this marine park features dolphin encounters & shows with sharks, rays & dolphins. Crab Island Cruises (8 min)
Down-to-earth charter boat company offering cruises to the Crab Island sandbar & around Destin. | 
