| the laid-back 2-bedroom villas offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and living areas with pull-out sofas, plus balconies, kitchens, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. this unpretentious resort is 10 miles from oaks by the bay park, and 6 miles from zooworld zoological and botanical conservatory. other amenities include a convenience shop, a gym and 2 outdoor pools (1 for kids), as well as a hot tub, a gazebo, and a patio with a fire pit and a bbq grill. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is complimentary
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 41
ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (14 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (14 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Shell Island Beach Tours (13 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Gulf World (23 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (14 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (9 min) Race City (15 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Frank Brown Park (24 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (15 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (19 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Saint Andrew Bay (5 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Russell-Fields Pier (27 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Anderson's Marina (10 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. St. Andrews State Park (11 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. | 
