| all of the colorful, no-frills rooms have free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. amenities include an outdoor pool overlooking the water, plus laundry facilities (surcharge) and free parking. this waterfront budget hotel is 2 miles from emerald coast convention center and 4 miles from the emerald promenade beachwalk. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids 4 and under stay free with an adult
Pensacola International Airport 1 hr 8
Henderson Beach State Park (22 min)
Beach haven offering a boardwalk, a pet-friendly nature trail plus a playground & campground. The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island (5 min) John Beasley Park (7 min)
Scenic beachside park with pavilions, a snack bar, changing rooms & showers & picnic tables. Emerald Coast Science Center (15 min)
Interactive exhibits on the human body, animals, colors & vehicles encourage children to explore. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (5 min)
Open since 1955, this marine park features dolphin encounters & shows with sharks, rays & dolphins. Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park (17 min)
Longtime water park known for tall slides, a lazy river & roughly 40 other attractions. Destin History & Fishing Museum (11 min)
Small museum with displays of local aquatic life, antique fishing rigs & other nautical artifacts. Air Force Armament Museum (15 min)
Free indoor/outdoor museum on the world's largest air base with over 25 planes, artifacts & weapons. The Track - Destin (19 min)
Amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, bumper cars & boats, kids' rides & arcade. Destin Snorkel (12 min)
Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports. Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier (5 min)
Expansive concrete pier known for its saltwater fishing, birdwatching & summer fireworks. Indian Temple Mound Museum (12 min)
Southeastern tribes are featured at this museum with ceramic artifacts & lifestyle exhibits. Crab Island Cruises (14 min)
Down-to-earth charter boat company offering cruises to the Crab Island sandbar & around Destin. Destin Harbor Boardwalk (12 min)
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions. Wild Willy's Adventure Zone (10 min)
Family fun center with mini-golf, a roller coaster & indoor arcade, plus kitschy, prehistoric decor. | 
