Hotel Florida’s Gulfarium in Ft. Walton

Located about eight miles from the Holiday Inn Express Destin is the Gulfarium Marine Park in Fort Walton Beach.  It’s easy to get to--just head down US-98 going west from the hotel.

Click here for an interactive map to the Gulfarium from the Holiday Inn Express Destin Hotel.

Florida’s Gulfarium in Ft. Walton Beach, FL is a must see for authentic marine life featuring Bottlenose Dolphins, Californian seal and sea lions, North American river otters, Nurse and Lemon sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles.  Visitors also enjoy the 60,000 gallon panoramic Living Sea aquarium and the kid-favorite Touch Tank, home to several friendly Florida marine species.  Other animals include tropical birds, penguins, loggerhead turtles, pelicans and American gators.

Visit their official website linked at the bottom of this page for more information.

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Destin is where you want to be for feel-at-home accommodations whenever your travels take you to the Emerald Coast of Western Florida.  Whether you are in town for a business and have some leisure time or bringing the family in for the weekend, our central Destin location is perfect for making the most of your visit to the Emerald Coast.

Our hotel offers well-appointed 74 guest rooms and suites.  Each of them offers complimentary high-speed Internet access and all guests are welcome to join us daily in the mornings for our exclusive and complimentary Express Start™ Breakfast Buffet.  Book your room on-line today and relax knowing that you’ll get the Best Internet Rate Guaranteed.