Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach is a wonderful vacation destination known for its 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and clear, emerald-green waters. Located on the Northwest coast of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach has been recognized as a top U.S. beach by Southern Living Magazine, the Travel Channel, and Dr. Beach. Average water temperatures are 72 degrees and the average air temperature is 78 degrees - perfect for year-round enjoyment.
Activities and Attractions
There are lots of things to see and do in Panama City Beach, Florida. Here are just a few:
- Play at the beach.
- Take the family to fun-filled attractions such as amusement parks, water parks, miniature golf, go-cart racing, or on sightseeing tours or helicopter rides.
- Enjoy boat and jet ski rentals, parasailing, or seaplane rides.
- Scuba dive at one of the many natural, historical or artificial reefs.
- Snorkel at the St. Andrews State Recreation Area or collect shells along the beach.
- Bike a Florida trail and take in the wildlife.
- Go fishing on a local charter or at an area pier.
- Eat some seafood at a local restaurant or diner.
- Enjoy a round of golf at The Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course and Meadows Course, Holiday Golf Club, Hombre Golf Club, or at the Signal Hill golf course.
- Swim with the dolphins.
- Stay right on or near the beach in a comfortable and convenient vacation rental. There are lots of beach homes, condos, townhomes and cottages for rent.
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Festivals and Events
Or attend one of the many festivals or sporting events*:
- Thunder Beach Annual Fall Rally
Date: 09/30/2010 - 10/03/2010
Panama City Beach, FL
- Seafood Wine & Music Festival
Date: 10/08/2010 - 10/10/2010
Gates open at 3:00PM to 11:00PM on Friday, 3:00PM to 11:00PM on Saturday & 3:00PM to 10:00PM on Sunday.
For more info please visit panamacitybeachfest.com
Contact Number: 1-800-PCBEACH (18007223224)
Location: Pier Park
- Taste of Bay Wine & Food Festival
Date: 11/05/2010
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM.
Contact Number: (850) 235-1159
Location: Pier Park
- Ironman Triathlon
Date: 11/06/2010
Location: Boardwalk Beach Resort
Panama City Beach, FL
- Emerald Coast Cruizin' Classic Car Show
Date: 11/08/2010 - 11/13/2010
Location: Frank Brown Park
Panama City Beach, FL
- 3rd Annual New Years Eve Beach Ball Drop
Date: 12/31/2010
5:30PM - 1:00AM. Family time from 5:30 to 8:30 featuring bounce houses, party favors, street performers, and live radio remotes. NYE countdown celebration begins at 9pm. Streets will be closed to traffic. Live entertainment, prize give-aways and a fireworks display at midnight.
Location: Pier Park
*Dates are subject to change.
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