| there's also a laid-back restaurant and a bar, plus an outdoor pool and guest laundry facilities. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. straightforward rooms with sitting areas feature flat-screen tvs, minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. room service is available. it also lies a mile from both shipwreck island waterpark and route 98. a 2-minute walk from a gulf of mexico beach, this casual hotel next to a lagoon is surrounded by bars and restaurants. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded rooms add gulf views
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 31
St. Andrews State Park (15 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Capt. Anderson's Marina (14 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Gulf World (13 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (5 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (5 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Saint Andrew Bay (18 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (5 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Camp Helen State Park (26 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Shell Island Beach Tours (18 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Race City (6 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (7 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (13 min) Shipwreck Island Waterpark (5 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Frank Brown Park (14 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. | 
