The Beaches!

Panama City Beach, Florida, offers 27 miles of pure paradise. This coastal gem is famous for its sugar-white sand and turquoise waters. The sand gets its brilliant color from quartz crystals washed down from the Appalachian Mountains. It stays cool underfoot, making it perfect for barefoot strolls.

St. Andrews State Park sits on the eastern edge. It offers pristine, undeveloped beaches and excellent snorkelling opportunities. Shell Island is accessible only by boat. It provides a peaceful escape where visitors regularly spot wild dolphins.

Families love the shallow, calm waters at the beach. Active travelers can enjoy paddleboarding, jet skiing, and parasailing. After sunset, the beachfront comes alive with dining and live music. Panama City Beach is the ultimate Florida destination for relaxation or adventure.

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Pier Park

Pier Park is a Simon "Signature Project" serving as the premier shopping destination for the Panama City Beach market and the entire Emerald Coast. Pier Park is an approximately 1.1 million square foot open-air regional lifestyle center, bringing unique shopping, tourist attractions and dining to the Panama City Beach area. Located on Front Beach Road in the heart of Panama City Beach, Pier Park is ideally located to serve the area's growing residential community, exploding condo market and over 7 million tourists that visit each year. Many of the stores in Pier Park are unique to Panama City Beach. Check out the great shopping available in Pier Park! 

Regular Mall Hours: Mon to Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm Sun: 12:00pm - 6:00pm Restaurant, cinema, and store hours may differ from mall hours. Extended Summer Hours: Town Center: 10:00am - 9:00 pm 7 days a week Boardwalk: 10:00am - 10:00 pm 7 days a week

PCBWheel

Experience the ultimate day of fun and adventure at the PCBWheel, the center-piece of a vibrant entertainment complex. Discover new heights in one of our climate-controlled gondolas, where you'll be treated to stunning, 360-degree panoramic views of Panama City Beach and the Emerald Coast. Beyond the wheel, challenge your family and friends to a round on our mini-golf course or test your agility and courage on the thrilling ropes course. This attraction offers a complete, unforgettable experience for all ages in the heart of Panama City Beach.

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

Shipwreck Island Waterpark has three million gallons of water that you can slide down, splash under, swim through, float down, raft around, or just relax in!

Enjoy a the 500,000 gallon wave pool! Explore Tadpole Hole which is over an acre of pools, slides and attractions. In addition there is a new kids area called Splash Cove! The Lazy River is the most relaxing journey in all of Panama City Beach with sunny spots and shaded areas that accent the leisurely ride. Tree Top Drop is a fully enclosed tube ride that races from a 65 foot tall platform into a watery finale. The Free Fall starts as an enclosed tube ride then shoots riders out on a free fall drop slide. The Pirate's Plunge Racing Slide gives riders the chance to race each other from two 65 foot high starting positions, down humps and bumps at speeds that can reach 35 miles per hour. The Rapid River Run is a different ride every time. It's a white water experience with twists and turns and waterfalls and one thrilling splash down into the river's catch pool. The Zoom Flume is a classic "mat" waterslide. Many parents enjoy riding double with their children. The White Knuckle River twists and turns riders down nearly 400 feet of winding trough to a huge splash into Skull Island. Skull Island also features Lickity Split kiddie slide, and the Pirate's Race for smaller challenges. The Shipwreck Water Company is a favourite of all ages with a small fort that has a tipping bucket dropping hundreds of gallons of water every few minutes on a crowd of eagerly awaiting guests. Jump Ship is a zip line attraction where guests swing from an old sunken ship into nine feet of water.

Ripleys Believe it or Not!

Celebrate 100 years of Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Discover Hundreds of fun and weird exhibits at Ripley's Panama City Beach. See eye-catching artwork, try fun interactives & more! There's something for everyone at the Believe It or Not! Are you curious for more? Let your senses run wild as you experience every bump, drop, and turn in the Ripley’s 7D Theater. The theater offers three high-impact 3D movies. Find the hidden treasure chest in the Mirror Maze! Embellished with LED lights and infinity mirrors which contain authentic pirate artifacts.

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

Panama City Beach’s newest attraction "Dolly Parton's." Pirates Voyage invites you to join the most famous pirate, Blackbeard, and his quarter master Calico Jack as they lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and high above full-sized pirate ships in a 15-foot-deep indoor hideaway lagoon! Bringing pirates, mermaids, exciting acrobatics, and more to Panama City Beach, guests can look forward to an event of epic battles, breath-taking stunts, and a mouth-watering feast in the 60,000 square foot indoor theatre. Pandemonium breaks out in an unbelievable battle with sword fighting, cannons blazing, pirates scaling masts, and swinging ship to ship, fighting to win the coveted Davey Jones sunken treasure. Feel the heat of a lagoon of fire, shiver as skeletons appear from the deep and sky above during a fierce storm. Even Salty the sea lion joins the action and beautiful mermaids gracefully perform before diving back into the sea. As the action begins, the delicious four-course pirate feast is served starting with the Buccaneer Biscuit and Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup. The Half O’ Roasted Chicken, Swashbucklin’ Me Hearties Pulled Pork, Cob O’ Buttery Corn, and Matey’s Mashed Potatoes are sure to please even the pickiest of pirates and are followed by the Apple O’ Me Eye Pie with unlimited Coca-Cola®, Tea, or Coffee. Enjoy an evening packed with action, competition, audience participation, romance and delicious food. Most of all you’ll take home memories of a lifetime.

Dolphin Cruises

A dolphin cruise in Panama City Beach, Florida, offers an unforgettable way to experience the Gulf Coast's turquoise waters and abundant marine life. This destination is home to a thriving population of wild bottlenose dolphins, making sightings highly common year-round.

Tours typically depart from Grand Lagoon and venture into St. Andrews Bay, the Gulf, and near the pristine shoreline of Shell Island. Most excursions last between 1.5 to 2 hours. They cater to all preferences, ranging from large, family-friendly tour boats like the yellow Sea Screamer to intimate, 6-passenger private boats.

Depending on your schedule, you can choose a daytime cruise for optimal photography lighting or a sunset cruise to watch dolphins play against a golden sky. Some companies offer a combination tour of dolphin watching with snorkelling stops, allowing guests to view sea turtles and starfish. Guided by experienced US Coast Guard captains, these tours ensure safe, respectful wildlife viewing while sharing fascinating local insights. It is a quintessential, budget-friendly activity perfect for families and nature lovers. Please speak to us to book your Dolphin Cruise with your holiday to Panama City Beach.

Shopping

Shopping in Panama City Beach, Florida, combines open-air coastal style with premier retail destinations. The absolute crown jewel of the area's retail scene is Pier Park, a massive, brightly coloured outdoor complex. This bustling hub features over 120 stores, ranging from major national retailers to popular apparel brands, alongside a massive movie theatre and diverse dining options.

For visitors seeking a more local, coastal flair, the area offers plenty of independent boutiques. Pier Park North sits just across the highway, providing easy access to additional department stores and large electronics retailers. If you venture slightly off the main strip, you will find unique surf shops, artisan markets, and beachside souvenir stores. These local spots are perfect for picking up handcrafted jewellery, custom swimwear, and authentic Florida souvenirs.

Whether you need a brand-new wardrobe, high-end sandals, or just a quick beach towel, the city easily accommodates every budget. The combination of beautiful Florida sunshine, walkable outdoor malls, and close proximity to the white-sand beaches makes shopping here a relaxed and highly enjoyable vacation activity. 

Sea Screamer

The Sea Screamer is one of Panama City Beach's most popular attractions. Captain and the friendly crew narrate as you go to search for dolphins by Shell Island. This 2 hour cruise is the best way to see the beauty of Panama City Beach. The Sea Screamer has exciting Daytime Cruises and Sunset Cruises which journey by beautiful Shell Island and Saint Andrews State Park, then go for a refreshing ride along the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches" and resorts. One of the most amazing ways to engage with the Wild dolphins is to have them Surf the boat wake. The Sea Screamer is perfect for creating a swell the dolphins love to jump, barrel-roll and carve while surfing close to the boat. (Amazing photo opportunity of wild dolphins jumping) Kids and adults can take their hand at the steering wheel to Stand beside the captain for a brief time during the 2-hour cruise to get a great photo-op while you're driving the Big Yellow Boat! Boat versus Boat water-gun battles in the summer time are a favourite with the kids on board. ( Water-gun battles are only available on Daytime Cruises) Dolphin tattoos are available for All Ages! At the end of the cruise the crew hauls up a crab trap. All of the guests can learn about and hold a real live crab!

Call us to book the Sea Screamer along with your holiday to Panama City Beach.

Wonder Works

WonderWorks is an amazing Panama City Beach attraction where scientific principles and fun come together to provide an unrivaled educational experience. The laws of nature and probability interact with human skills and perceptions to creating some of the most mind boggling and head scratching virtual challenges, mental challenges and physical challenges. Compete with yourself or friends in the largest interactive game facility and interactive scientific displays in this unusual WonderWorks Florida attraction. Over 100 exhibits and challenges await the eager participant. WonderWorks Panama City Beach is a four-story interactive fun lab housed in an eye-catching upside down building cradled at the “PCB Pointe,” where Middle Beach, Front Beach Roads and North Thomas Drive intersect . 

Bike Panama City Beach

Bike hire in Panama City Beach offers a convenient and scenic way to explore Florida’s famous Emerald Coast. Cycling lets visitors skip traffic and parking hassles while navigating beachside trails, Front Beach Road, or natural paths in St. Andrews State Park.

Local outfitters like Bike the Beach PCB, Bike PCB, and Outlaw Rentals provide diverse options for every traveller. Visitors can rent classic beach cruisers for relaxed boardwalk rides, rugged mountain bikes for park trails, or modern e-bikes for effortless, long-distance coasting. Many shops also offer helpful accessories, including child trailers, helmets, and tandem options.

Rental terms are highly flexible, ranging from two-hour quick spins to affordable weekly packages, and some businesses even include convenient delivery directly to your vacation rental. Hiring a bike ensures a memorable, eco-friendly way to soak in the Gulf breeze and ocean views at your own pace.

Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise

Young or old, the Pirate Cruise has something for everyone! Cruise away into the fantasy world of friendly swashbucklers and spirited pirates aboard our real 85' pirate ship. Our journey cruises within cannon shot range of the shores of Shell Island. "Watch the Dolphins Play" Frequent sightings of the playful dolphin, gliding seagulls, pelicans, and other mysterious marine life just adds to the excitement. BEWARE MATEYS! You may be required to do a little sword fighting or fire the kid cannon. After you and the other pirates have discovered the treasure and take your share of the loot, you will be invited to party hearty with festive music, games, and dancing all the way back to dock. "Got Rum?" For ye noble pirates, cold beer, wine, margaritas and rum punch are available. Sodas, bottled water, pink lemonade, "Dragon tail" hot dogs, and other fine snacks as well as treasured keepsakes can be purchased in the galley. Arrh Matey! You'll sound and look like a pirate when you depart ye fine ship. Cruises last 2 Hours

Snorkeling

Snorkelling in Panama City Beach offers vibrant marine encounters along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The premier destination is St. Andrews State Park, where the shallow, protected jetty area creates an ideal environment for beginners and families. Rock jetties act as artificial reefs, attracting diverse sea life. Snorkellers regularly spot sea turtles, hermit crabs, pufferfish, octopus, and colourful wrasse in the clear emerald waters.

For an advanced adventure, boat tours venture to Shell Island. This pristine, undeveloped barrier island features grass flats perfect for spotting bottlenose dolphins and collecting intact seashells.

The best visibility occurs during slack high tide when water movement is minimal. Snorkelling gear is readily available for rent at local dive shops or beachside concessions. Whether exploring the shorelines or taking a guided excursion, the area provides an accessible and rewarding underwater experience.

Sunset Cruise

Taking a sunset cruise in Panama City Beach is the ultimate way to experience Florida’s stunning Emerald Coast. As late afternoon transitions into evening, these popular 1.5 to 2-hour excursions glide across St. Andrews Bay and the calm waters surrounding Shell Island.

Passengers are treated to unobstructed, panoramic views of nature's greatest show as the horizon transforms into vibrant shades of gold, pink, and purple. Beyond the scenery, the magic peaks during frequent bottlenose dolphin sightings. These playful creatures are highly active at feeding time and often surf the boat's wake.

Local operators like Island Time Sailing and Paradise Adventures cater to every vibe. Options range from lively, family-friendly catamarans featuring tropical music and signature rum punches to romantic, small-group sailboat charters and adult-only floating tiki bars. It is a relaxing, essential coastal tradition. 

Airboat Rides

Airboat rides in Panama City Beach offer a thrilling escape into Florida’s untouched wetlands. Leaving the white-sand beaches behind, these Everglades-style boats skim over just inches of water across West Bay, Saint Andrew Bay, and secluded marshlands. High-powered engines propel passengers at speeds up to 40 mph, blending fast-paced 360-degree spins with peaceful eco-tour cruising.

As you glide through the brackish creeks, expert U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captains point out incredible local wildlife. Riders frequently spot wild alligators, dolphins, bald eagles, ospreys, and herons. Renowned local operators like Airboat Adventures and Wild Thang Airboat Tours elevate the experience by including live alligator demonstrations, where brave guests can even hold a baby gator. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike, these hour-long excursions provide an unforgettable look at the "real" wild Florida, combining heart-pounding excitement with rich ecological education

Race City PCB

If you are looking for FUN things to do in Panama City Beach, family and kid-friendly attractions, and even things for little one's - Race City is the place to be! Race City is Panama City Beach's largest amusement center with the fastest, tallest, and steepest go cart tracks on the beach! Come and experience the thrills of the tallest, fastest, and steepest go kart tracks in Panama City Beach, FL. Play in the areas only black light indoor mini golf, or get spooked in Panama City Beach's only haunted house! With lots of other great family friendly entertainment including a full indoor arcade with prizes, bumper boats, and an awesome Sky Coaster - everyone in the family will want to come back for more! Exciting Go Cart Tracks Fun Fairground Rides Unlimited Armband - Pay 1 Low Price - Play all Day! Panama City Beach's only Haunted House Panama City Beach's only Skycoaster Panama City Beach's largest Arcade Area's only Black Light Mini Golf Panama City Beach's largest Bumper Boats

Water Sports PCB

Panama City Beach (PCB) offers fantastic conditions for both high-speed jet skiing and serene paddleboarding. The emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the calm shores of St. Andrews State Park provide the perfect backdrop for these popular aquatic sports.

Whether you want to cruise to Shell Island or enjoy a workout, PCB has you covered:



• Paddleboarding: Glide across the Grand Lagoon or explore coastal dune lakes at a relaxed pace. It’s an excellent core workout and lets you spot bottlenose dolphins swimming peacefully nearby. You can easily book gear through local outfitters like Visit Panama City Beach.
• Jet Skiing: For adrenaline junkies, jet skiing lets you cover the coastline and explore the Gulf at high speeds. Renters can choose independent cruising or guided dolphin tours. Local spots like Adventures At Sea offer lessons and equipment to get you safely on the waves.
  

Conservation Park

The Conservation Park integrates two fundamental principles which remain a continuing focus for local government and community. The desire to protect and balance our natural resources while providing outdoor recreational opportunities is the driving force in establishing the Panama City Beach Conservation Park. The 2,900 acres of the West Bay Ecosystem is being protected by the management and utilization of the City’s reclaimed water to rehydrate wetlands. The natural water balance in these wetlands was altered many years ago as tree “farming” became predominant in the area.  The Conservation Park's forestry management practices will also lead to ecosystem restoration and habitat improvement as certain species are removed and native species are reintroduced to the park.  In the park complex adjacent to the water management building there is a public reception area which has a cypress wood framed porch. This porch functions as a shelter for park guests and also houses restroom facilities.  In addition to the functionality of the park, there are many trails on site from which you can observe native wildlife roaming free. Be sure to bring your binoculars for bird watching as they are drawn to the rehydrated wetlands areas. Come and enjoy. Trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset. No motorized vehicles of any kind or horses are allowed on the trails. Trails are available for both walking and bike riding. Park of the trails are paved. Choose from 12 trail routes from 0.6 to 11 miles in length.