| 9 miles from pier park outdoor mall and amusement center. classically furnished rooms have flat-screen tvs, private balconies (some with ocean views) and either full kitchens or in-room microwaves and minifridges. parking is free. overlooking the gulf of mexico, this budget hotel is a 7-minute walk from gulf world marine park and 0. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. free wi-fi is available in the hotel lobby. other amenities include a free summertime club and a play area on the beach. there's a private beach, an outdoor pool and a picnic area with barbecue grills. the waterfront restaurant and tiki bar serves southern-style seafood, and kids staying at the hotel eat free
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 24
St. Andrews State Park (21 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Conservation Park (13 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (11 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Gulf World (7 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Man in the Sea Museum (8 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Camp Helen State Park (18 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Russell-Fields Pier (7 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Frank Brown Park (7 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (12 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (11 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (11 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 (10 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (6 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Race City (11 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. | 
