| children age 16 and under stay at no extra cost with parents. there's also a picnic area, as well as shuffleboard and volleyball courts. amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, and a seasonal beach bar. suites add separate living rooms. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. overlooking the gulf of mexico, this low-key beachfront hotel is a 5-minute walk from pier park and an 8-minute walk from gulf world marine park. functional rooms and suites feature kitchens, tvs, and balconies with gulf views
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 22
Shipwreck Island Waterpark (8 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (13 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Man in the Sea Museum (6 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Frank Brown Park (6 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Conservation Park (12 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (13 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Camp Helen State Park (17 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. St. Andrews State Park (22 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Race City (12 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (12 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Russell-Fields Pier (6 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf World (1 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (4 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (13 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. | 
