| there's an outdoor pool and a furnished patio with bbq grills. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. relaxed, modern rooms with balconies feature flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers; most have kitchenettes. freebies include private beach access, a pirate-themed playground and a seasonal kids' club. an on-site seafood restaurant has a tiki bar. this relaxed, beachfront hotel is a 4-minute walk from gulf world marine park and a mile from pier park mall. a pair of 3-bedroom penthouses have fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows. suites add full kitchens and living rooms, some with pull-out sofas
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 23
ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (11 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Russell-Fields Pier (6 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Man in the Sea Museum (7 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. St. Andrews State Park (21 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Race City (11 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Gulf World (3 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (12 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (12 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (11 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Frank Brown Park (6 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Camp Helen State Park (18 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Conservation Park (13 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (6 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (14 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. | 
