We stay at Pelican Beach Resort. It's 10 minutes east but I understand it is less expensive than others.
Check out navarre beach for a condo, better prices and nicer place, awesome beaches, just drive to destine for a day or two. Not hard to see everything before it becomes all the same.
Research several sites before making ur decision as they have many places that are expensive and many for a budget. Everything from a hotel room to entire houses Condos the choices are endless but if u DNT research you'll pay more than u need to. I found several budget friendly places around this area but was able to book a private Condo 2 bdr. 2 full bath balcony looking at the water within walking distance to every local attraction and it cost less than an average hotel a night I was very pleased but I had to search several sites to find it. Good Luck
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There are hotels for meaf any budget just Google it. We choose a condo for our stat.
There is a motel 6 close by in Destin. There are other alternatives in Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa Island and downtown Fort Walton Beach on Highway 98. Just FYI, the crime rate here is extremely low and rare. Check out the ratings and speak to the locals, the vast majority of us locals appreciate visitors to our area and would never steer you in the wrong direction. I hope you find a perfect place to stay while you're here!
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