| bright, simply furnished rooms have free wi-fi and cable tv. other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, bbq areas and a seasonal poolside bar. minimum-stay rules may apply. some rooms add balconies and/or gulf views. parking and an airport shuttle are complimentary. a mile from route 98, this casual budget hotel in 2 buildings (1 on a white-sand beach overlooking the gulf of mexico) is 2 miles from the pier park shopping mall and 12 miles from northwest florida beaches international airport. there's also a cafe, a gym and a hot tub. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. studios and suites offer full kitchens, and sitting areas or separate living rooms with pull-out sofas
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 19
St. Andrews State Park (24 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Gulf World (6 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (15 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Camp Helen State Park (13 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Russell-Fields Pier (4 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (15 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Frank Brown Park (4 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (11 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Man in the Sea Museum (17 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Conservation Park (8 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (15 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (9 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. Race City (14 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (15 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. | 
