Opinions on Pine Forest area vs beach

I really like the Pine Forrest area, especially because I can get the Jacuzzi room. What are some of your other favorite areas that are safe and affordable? Was lucky enough to get where I wanted this week but want to plan ahead. To me even in off season the beach area is just too far. What do you guys think?

Beach is a no go.... you'll get a toll fee in the mail. Raises questions

Yikes! I did not think about that. Definitely a no for most.

But with Pensacola you can have company from gulf breeze and midway that normally can’t get to the pine forest area. Pros for either area. Pine forest rooms aren’t as nice as beach rooms though

try a hotel on okaloosa island and post in the fort walton and okaloosa media. there are also a few places in fort walton where you can get a good room at at reasonable price.
you could probably make a lot of money in destin too.