Mexico Beach is a small town on the Florida panhandle, nestled right on the Gulf of Mexico. This seaside community is a good distance from many of Florida's biggest cities and attractions, making it a great getaway place to visit, to take in great ocean views and soft sand without braving the large crowds and expensive facilities in tourist-driven areas.
The Driftwood Inn, located directly on the beach in Mexico Beach, is far away from the crowded resorts that most Florida tourists are accustomed to. Driftwood has a main building with many individual rooms and also a house and cottages for rent if you are traveling with a large group or a family. Barbecue pits and picnic areas make the Driftwood a great place to take in the beach.
Driftwood Inn
2105 Highway 98
Mexico Beach, FL 32456
850-648-5126
driftwoodinn.com
The El Governor Motel, another beach-front hotel located in Mexico Beach, features 120 rooms overlooking the white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. This facility includes an ocean-side pool and a bar and also has a campground across the street, allowing you to enjoy all that this property has to offer while camping.
El Governor Motel
U.S. Highway 98
P.O. Box 13670
Mexico Beach, Florida 32410
850-648-5757
elgovernormotel.net
About 30 miles away from Mexico Beach, up the Gulf Coast, is the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort and Spa. Located in Panama City Beach, Bay Point is a luxurious beachfront hotel that sits on the ocean and has its own private island to escape the crowds. This resort features a full spa to help you relax as well as two golf courses for those who like to hit the links. Various room packages make it a great place for couples or those looking for a family vacation destination.
Bay Point Marriott
4200 Marriott Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL, 32408
850-236-6000
mariott.com
