Panama City Beach Florida
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Panama City Beach is located in Florida’s Panhandle and is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico. The beach is the draw for most people with it’s sparkling white sand and crystal clear emerald green water. However, there’s much more to this destination than just the beach.
Pier Park photo courtesy of Lisa Dworkin. All rights reserved.
Things to Do in Panama City Beach Florida
There are lots of things to do in Panama City Beach, whether you prefer water or land activities, and active or inactive activities.
Active water/beach activities include:
- Swimming
- Beach games
- Paddleboarding
- Snorkeling
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Fishing
- Water skiing
- Jet skiing
- Parasailing
- Windsurfing
- Kitesurfing
Inactive water/beach activities include:
Active land activities include:
- Golf
- Tennis
- Biking
- Bowling
- Horseback riding
- Zip lining
- Skydiving
Inactive land activities include:
- Bars
- Restaurants
- Live entertainment
- IMAX and regular movie theaters
- Shopping
- Amusement parks
- Winery tours
- Spas
Hotels in Panama City Beach Florida
There are lots of hotel options in Panama City Beach ranging from family friendly to student friendly to couple friendly. TripAdvisor’s top 5 Panama City Beach hotels (based on customer reviews) are:
- Osprey on the Gulf
- Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
- Driftwood Lodge
- Sheraton Bay Point Resort
- Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach
Summary
Panama City Beach, Florida is a great beach destination with lots to do. The next time you’re considering where to go for a fun beach vacation, put Panama City on your list of choices!
To many joyful beach experiences!
— Lisa Dworkin
