| this modest hotel on panama city beach is less than a mile from club la vela entertainment venue, 4 miles from st. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. laid-back rooms offer minifridges, microwaves and free wi-fi, along with tvs. andrews state park and 3 miles from shipwreck island waterpark. other amenities include an outdoor pool, and a beachfront terrace with bbq grills. studios and apartments with up to 2 bedrooms add kitchens; some have living rooms. there are also a pair of 2-bedroom beachfront condos. parking is free Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 34
WonderWorks Panama City Beach (5 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Gulf World (16 min) Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Frank Brown Park (17 min) Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (4 min) Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Race City (5 min) Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Saint Andrew Bay (14 min) Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. St. Andrews State Park (8 min) Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (4 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Russell-Fields Pier (20 min) Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Shell Island Beach Tours (10 min) Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (5 min) Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (9 min) Capt. Anderson's Marina (10 min) Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (9 min) Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. |