Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 41
Shell Island Beach Tours (6 min) Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (11 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Saint Andrew Bay (11 min) Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (10 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Capt. Anderson's Marina (6 min) Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (15 min) Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. St. Andrews State Park (4 min) Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (10 min) Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. 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. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (6 min) Gulf World (23 min) Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Frank Brown Park (23 min) Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Russell-Fields Pier (26 min) Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. |