| a minute's walk from the beach, this cozy, quaint hotel amid tropical gardens is 6 miles from gulf world marine park and 15 miles from northwest florida beaches international airport. refined, themed rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv, minifridges and coffeemakers. there's also an outdoor pool and a hot tub. upgraded rooms add sitting areas; some sleep up to 4 people. . kids age 16 and over are welcome, and pets are accepted (charge). complimentary amenities include parking, evening wine socials, and loaner beach chairs and umbrellas. minimum-stay rules may apply
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 17
Man in the Sea Museum (6 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (19 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (18 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Gulf World (11 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (18 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Race City (18 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Deer Lake State Park (18 min)
Seaside nature preserve offering beaches, swimming, fishing, picnic spots & bird watching. Camp Helen State Park (9 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Russell-Fields Pier (10 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Frank Brown Park (8 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (18 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Conservation Park (8 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (12 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (14 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. | 
