Learn more about the local area of Panama City Beach.

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.

Festivals and Events Or attend one of the many festivals or sporting events*: The Grand Lagoon National: Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 Lobster Fest: Sep. 2008 Emerald Coast Triathlon: Saturday, Sep. 6, 2008 Thunder Beach 8th Annual Fall Rally: Thursday, Sep. 25 – Sunday, Sep. 28, 2008 Ghost Walk: Oct. 2008 Panama City Beach Super Boat Florida/National Championship: Friday, Oct. 3 – Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 Indian Summer Festival: Friday, Oct. 10 – Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 Emerald Coast Triathlon: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 Southeastern Barbecue Fest Cookoff: Friday, Oct. 24 – Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008 Emerald Coast Sports Expo: Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 Ironman Florida: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 Emerald Coast Cruizin': Monday, Nov. 3 – Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 Holly Fair: Thursday, Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 22nd Annual Boat Parade of Lights: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 St Andews Mardi Gras: Friday, Feb. 20 – Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 Seabreeze Jazz Festival: Friday, Apr. 17 – Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 *Dates are subject to change.