| there's free continental breakfast and parking, as well as an outdoor pool and a waterside patio with a fire pit. in a building complex facing choctawhatchee bay, this casual hotel is 2 miles from fort walton beach golf club, 3 miles from the air force armament museum and 4 miles from the gulfarium marine adventure park. upgraded rooms and suites add balconies and ocean views. other amenities include a gym, a meeting room and a business center. relaxed rooms, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom suites, have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, plus kitchens or kitchenettes, desks and pull-out sofas. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Pensacola International Airport 1 hr 13
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone (17 min)
Family fun center with mini-golf, a roller coaster & indoor arcade, plus kitschy, prehistoric decor. Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier (12 min)
Expansive concrete pier known for its saltwater fishing, birdwatching & summer fireworks. Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park (23 min)
Longtime water park known for tall slides, a lazy river & roughly 40 other attractions. Indian Temple Mound Museum (9 min)
Southeastern tribes are featured at this museum with ceramic artifacts & lifestyle exhibits. John Beasley Park (14 min)
Scenic beachside park with pavilions, a snack bar, changing rooms & showers & picnic tables. Crab Island Cruises (21 min)
Down-to-earth charter boat company offering cruises to the Crab Island sandbar & around Destin. Air Force Armament Museum (8 min)
Free indoor/outdoor museum on the world's largest air base with over 25 planes, artifacts & weapons. The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island (12 min) Emerald Coast Science Center (10 min)
Interactive exhibits on the human body, animals, colors & vehicles encourage children to explore. Destin Harbor Boardwalk (19 min)
Bustling destination for bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, boating & tourist attractions. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (12 min)
Open since 1955, this marine park features dolphin encounters & shows with sharks, rays & dolphins. The Track - Destin (25 min)
Amusement park with go-karts, mini-golf, bumper cars & boats, kids' rides & arcade. Destin History & Fishing Museum (18 min)
Small museum with displays of local aquatic life, antique fishing rigs & other nautical artifacts. Henderson Beach State Park (28 min)
Beach haven offering a boardwalk, a pet-friendly nature trail plus a playground & campground. Destin Snorkel (19 min)
Snorkel & dolphin watching charter company offering sunset cruises, fireworks shows & water sports. | 
