I am looking into a trip for next yr. heard the beaches in Penscacola, Panama City, Destin, & Ft. Walton are wonderful-would like to know which would be the best and any suggestions on where to stay-I don't want some real big hotel-but fair size on the gul with a pool of course, etc. Thanks!
Went to Captiva this yr. and the Island is heavenly!

Try Seaside. Note, that area is not warm all yr long. they have an 800 #.
PS I loved captiva too but this is even prettier. They have a web site.

Hi! I live in Pensacola and highly recommend the Hampton Inn on P'cola beach for your stay. Also try Gulf Coast Accomodations for condo rental 800-239-4334. However, i just spen this past weekend in SeaSide - my first visit. It is absolutley lovely. Great place for kids (there were lots of 'em). Best of luck deciding!