| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. wi-fi is available for a surcharge. off highway 98, this no-nonsense extended-stay hotel is 5 miles from the science and discovery center of northwest florida, and 6 miles from panama city marina. parking is free. minimum-stay rules apply. there's a coin-operated laundry. the modest studios come with kitchens, dining tables, and flat-screen tvs with premium movie channels; upgraded studios add pull-out sofas
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 43
St. Andrews State Park (29 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Joe Moody Harris Park (8 min)
Wooded park with a 9-hole disc-golf course, play equipment & a boardwalk over a wetlands area. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (23 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. The Panama City Publishing Company & Museum (16 min) Bay County Historical Museum (13 min) Truesdell Park (17 min) Capt. Anderson's Marina (28 min)
Family-run destination for Shell Island tours & dolphin encounters, plus deep-sea fishing trips. Parker Environmental Exploratorium Park (9 min) Saint Andrew Bay (30 min)
Popular among anglers & boaters, this massive estuary features a scenic coastline & state park. Oaks by the Bay Park (16 min)
Scenic park area featuring a waterfront boardwalk & an unusual 4-headed palm tree. Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida (11 min)
Kid-oriented museum with interactive exhibits, classes & events devoted to science & technology. Escape Manor (13 min) Race City (24 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise (27 min) Shell Island Beach Tours (31 min)
Undeveloped stretch of beach on an peninsula, known for clear waters & light, fine sand. | 
