The Portofino Island Resort and Spa calls itself "one of the area's truly kid-friendly hotels." Located within the Gulf Island National Seashore, the resort is geared towards natural beauty and outdoor activity. The resort touts its spa, but also how the landscape is prime for biking, hiking, or kayaking, activities an entire family can enjoy.
The resort is located on the beach, so there are no hot highways to cross to get to the water. The ocean and pools provide kids with hours of exercise, while parents swim or relax on the sand. The resort also offers Adventure Cove, complete with water slides. The High Tide Kid's Club, lets children escape for a daily nature lesson, movie, crafts project, field trip or more. There are also teen activities, including a twilight cruise.
Portofino Island Resort and Spa
10 Portofino Dr.
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
877-523-2016
The resort is a collection of 28 condominiums on the Santa Rosa Sound, the "heart of Pensacola beach," and a short walk from area attractions. The resort is located right on the beach, so families don't have to pack up the car to get to the water.
The condominiums are two-bedroom, and feature kitchens equipped with kitchens, dishwashers, microwave and stove, for quick, kid-friendly lunches. There is also a washer and dryer. Rooms feature a kind-sized bed, two twin beds and a queen-sized sleeper sofa. The kitchens are fully equipped, and there is DVD and TV combo to watch. However, the condos are non-smoking, and pets are not allowed.
Soundside Holiday Beach Resort
19 Via De Luna Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32561
1-850-934-2500
soundside-holiday-beach.com
Perdido Sun is located half a mile from the Gulf of Mexico, on the edge of the Big Lagoon State Recreation Area. The resort provides private beachfront condos, which are convenient in accommodating children, and a short trip to the water. There are also indoor and outdoor pools for the family to enjoy, a fitness center and shops within walking distance. The indoor pool is convenient for springtime swimming when Florida temperatures fluctuate, and energetic children get trapped inside by the rain or cold.
Every member of the family should enjoy hunting for shells, fishing, swimming, biking or just working on a tan. "Our guests are typically families, couples and mature singles, looking for a Florida beach vacation rental where they can unwind," according to Perdido Sun. Visiting families gather on the beach at night with flashlights, to search for sand crabs.
Perdido Sun Resort
13753 Perdido Key Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32507
1-866-760-7576
perdidosuncondorental.com
