| simple, colorful suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and desks, plus kitchens and living areas with sofabeds. a breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. set 3 miles from the marina civic center, this casual all-suite hotel is also 3 miles from the panama city center for the arts and 2 miles from the science and discovery center of northwest florida. pets are welcome for a fee. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also an outdoor pool and an exercise room, as well as a business center and a coin-operated laundry
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 38
Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (23 min) Race City (20 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. St. Andrews State Park (25 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida (7 min)
Kid-oriented museum with interactive exhibits, classes & events devoted to science & technology. Oaks by the Bay Park (13 min)
Scenic park area featuring a waterfront boardwalk & an unusual 4-headed palm tree. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (24 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Shell Island Beach Tours (27 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. M.B. Miller County Pier (26 min) Ripley's Believe It or Not! (21 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (21 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Capt. Anderson's Marina (23 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (21 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Saint Andrew Bay (26 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (19 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. | 
