Activities/Attractions
If this is your first time visiting Panama City Beach, you are going to be amazed at all the places to see and all the fun things you can do. Here is just a short list of what PCB has to offer so you can start planning your trip:
Dining, Shopping, Live Music at Pier Park
Pier Park is one of the area's most popular attractions, featuring over 250 retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment options. Spanning over two million square feet, you can spend the entire day shopping, playing, listening to live bands, or trying the cuisine at over 25 different restaurants. Pier Park is located just minutes away from our condo, just a short drive down the road. Click the picture below to learn more.
Five Championship Golf Courses
Golf Digest named Panama City Beach as one of the country's top three golf towns, and boasts the only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida. Click on any of these links and see why you don't want to forget your clubs this trip!
Water Sports
You can't think beach vacation without exploring some of the many different water sports that are available in PCB. Waverunners, parasailing, boat rental and SCUBA diving are just some of the activities you'll find when you get here.
Parks
St. Andrews State Park
St. Andrews State Park is a favorite among PCB visitors. Whether you're looking for camping, boating, fishing, mountain biking, or just strolling along the beautiful beaches, St. Andrews will not disappoint.
Shell Island
Shell Island is a beautifully undeveloped island that is a must-see for vacationers. You'll need to rent a boat or take a boat shuttle to get there but no trip to PCB is complete without a day of exploring, looking for shells, and simply enjoying this quiet, undisturbed terrain.
Frank Brown Park Sports Complex
If sports are your thing, you won't want to miss a visit to the Frank Brown Park Sports Complex. There are nine softball/baseball fields, three soccer ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, an indoor gym, trails, aquatic center and much more!
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
You are sure to have tons of wet and wild fun at the Shipwreck Island Waterpark which features a 500,000 gallon wave pool, lazy river, water slides and a pirate ship!
Dolphins
The Sea Screamer
If you want to see dolphins, this is one of the best ways to do it! An attraction that visitors come back to year after year, the Sea Screamer provides tours along the emerald coast and will surely not disappoint. You'll love it almost as much as the dolphins do!
Gulf World Marine Park
Gulf World is an aquarium/marine park that is home to a variety of marine life including bottle-nosed dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, penguins, and tropical birds. They offer interactive programs including the opportunity to actually swim with the dolphins!
Just Plain Fun
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
A beautifully designed and landscaped miniature golf course, Pirate's Island will send you through a seaside village, tidal lagoon, and even pirate's caves!
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
Explore all the strange exhibits, watch 3-D movies, or try your luck in either the mirror maze or the laser maze. Truly one of the most eye-catching and interactive museums around!
Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack
Hidden Lagoon is a great place to race Go Karts and play some mini-golf. Their super racetrack is almost a mile long! Filled with twists and turns, it will be sure to unleash your inner child. There are also two 18- hole mini-golf courses to play.
