| there's also direct beach access and complimentary off-street parking. a deck with sunloungers surrounds a beachfront pool and a kids' pool. a 2-bedroom apartment adds wood-paneled walls and a full kitchen. accessed via exterior corridors, the straightforward rooms feature tvs. studios and 1- to 2-bedroom suites offer kitchenettes; some also have pull-out sofas, furnished balconies and/or gulf views. a mile from dolphin shows at gulf world marine park, this old-school hotel facing a white-sand beach on the gulf of mexico is 2 miles from shipwreck island waterpark. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 25
WonderWorks Panama City Beach (10 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (10 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Race City (10 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Russell-Fields Pier (9 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (9 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (1 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. Camp Helen State Park (19 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (4 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Conservation Park (14 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (10 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. St. Andrews State Park (20 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Man in the Sea Museum (9 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Gulf World (10 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Frank Brown Park (8 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. | 
