| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a fitness center and a guest computer. other perks include beach access, a hot tub and a sundeck, plus a heated outdoor pool with ocean views. suites add kitchenettes and balconies with gulf views. the casual rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. continental breakfast and parking are free. set along highway 30 and overlooking the gulf of mexico, this relaxed beachfront hotel is a 3-minute walk from gulf world marine park and 3 miles from shipwreck island water park. on-site rentals are available for beach chairs and water sport equipment. upgraded suites have jacuzzis
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 26
Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (12 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Russell-Fields Pier (6 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Race City (12 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (14 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. Conservation Park (15 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (12 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Frank Brown Park (9 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Gulf World (2 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. St. Andrews State Park (22 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (6 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Camp Helen State Park (20 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Man in the Sea Museum (10 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (12 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (13 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. | 
