Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 33
Shell Island Beach Tours (15 min) Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Race City (12 min) Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Capt. Anderson's Marina (11 min) Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Russell-Fields Pier (18 min) Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (11 min) ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (4 min) Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Saint Andrew Bay (15 min) Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (6 min) Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. St. Andrews State Park (13 min) Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (12 min) Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Frank Brown Park (15 min) Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (11 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Gulf World (14 min) Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (10 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. |