| a 2-minute walk from the beach, this unassuming, family-run motel is also 3 miles from shipwreck island waterpark and 4 miles from st. andrews state park. parking is complimentary. the brightly decorated studios offer full kitchens, dining areas and free wi-fi. . amenities include an outdoor pool with a sundeck, and a picnic area with barbecue facilities
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 34
Shell Island Beach Tours (11 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. Race City (5 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (5 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (4 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (4 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Russell-Fields Pier (20 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (9 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Gulf World (16 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Frank Brown Park (17 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (9 min) Saint Andrew Bay (14 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Capt. Anderson's Marina (10 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. St. Andrews State Park (8 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (4 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. | 
