Portofino Island Resort & Spa
Just 10 miles outside of Pensacola, the Portofino Island Resort caters to kids, offering two- and three-bedroom accommodations complete with fully equipped kitchens and washers and dryers to make the stay feel more like home. During the day, children ages 5 to 12 can take part in the High Tide Kids Club, where each day revolves around a different theme, including activities like eco-tours, movies and treasure hunts. Your teenager will have plenty to do as well as the resort offers activities like surfing lessons, a Friday Teen Scene Cruise on the Portofino Boardwalk or a teen spa treatment at the Spa Portofino. If mom or dad does not feel like utilizing the kitchen for dinner, try the family-friendly Terrazzo Grille, have gourmet pizzas delivered to your room or choose from a selection of prepared gourmet meals for carry-out from The Market.
Portofino Island Resort & Spa
10 Portofino Drive
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
(877) 484-3405
portofinoisland.com
Ramada Fort Walton Beach Resort
Overlooking 800 feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico, 35 miles outside of Pensacola is the Ramada Fort Walton Beach Resort. When kids visit the resort with their family they can choose from many activities from the Splash Garden, kiddy pool or swimming under a five-story waterfall in the grotto pool. The accommodations available include suites, perfect for keeping kids in the same room with you, and available dining includes a seasonal BBQ hut where it is OK if the kids get a little messy while they eat.
Ramada Fort Walton Beach Resort
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway South East
Fort Walton Bea, FL 32548
(850) 243-9161
ramada.com
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
The farthest from Pensacola, at 37 miles away, this Four Points by Sheraton resort caters to kids in the summer months with a children's program that includes field trips to nearby attractions. On Saturday nights, kids can get together and participate in activities with the Parents Night Out Program. Other activities at the resort that kids will enjoy are kayaking, the beach and an outdoor heated pool. The rooms at the resort feature kid-friendly options like sofa beds, in-room movies and video games. When you are ready to eat, head to the Paradise Cove Café for breakfast or enjoy a beachside outdoor cookout for dinner at Kiwi's Beachside Bar & Grill.
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Highway 98 East
1325 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-8116
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