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Must See's and Do's for the Ultimate Vacation
Laid-back waterfront bar & seafood spot offering sunset views, live music & late-night hours.
342 residents recomanen
Schooners
5121 Gulf DrLaid-back waterfront bar & seafood spot offering sunset views, live music & late-night hours.
World Famous Pineapple Willy’s is the Panama City Beach Seafood restaurant where it all began! Since 1984, William Buskell, (aka Pineapple Willy) has remained true to his mission of great food, great cocktails and great staff.
309 residents recomanen
Pineapple Willy's Restaurant
9875 S Thomas DrWorld Famous Pineapple Willy’s is the Panama City Beach Seafood restaurant where it all began! Since 1984, William Buskell, (aka Pineapple Willy) has remained true to his mission of great food, great cocktails and great staff.
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items plus brunch sandwiches & a specials board. Try their mimosas!
74 residents recomanen
Another Broken Egg Cafe
11535 Hutchison BlvdCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items plus brunch sandwiches & a specials board. Try their mimosas!
Cozy counter-serve spot serves sandwiches & salads with house made ingredients from mayo to dressing.
90 residents recomanen
Liza's Kitchen
7328 Thomas DrCozy counter-serve spot serves sandwiches & salads with house made ingredients from mayo to dressing.
Great coastal Italian dishes, pizza, and a fabulous limoncello cake. Their lunch menu is top notch as well. They offer gluten free crusts and pastas. We love to sit at the chef's counter.
96 residents recomanen
amici 30A Italian Kitchen
12805 US-98Great coastal Italian dishes, pizza, and a fabulous limoncello cake. Their lunch menu is top notch as well. They offer gluten free crusts and pastas. We love to sit at the chef's counter.
They have the best breakfast food (french toast) my favorite and the service and staff are great and so friendly. Andy comes around to each table and personally checks on you and thanks you for coming to his restaurant.
97 residents recomanen
Andy's Flour Power Cafe-Bakery
2629 Thomas DrThey have the best breakfast food (french toast) my favorite and the service and staff are great and so friendly. Andy comes around to each table and personally checks on you and thanks you for coming to his restaurant.
As soon as you enter our Panama City Beach restaurant, you will be wowed by the panoramic view of our 25,000-gallon tropical saltwater aquarium. Both sides of our restaurant offer dazzling views of this tropical reef and its nonstop parade of exotic sea creatures. Our Gulf fresh seafood and choice steaks are amazing. Grab a drink at our newly designed bar and hang out with friends.
205 residents recomanen
Saltwater Grill
11040 Hutchison Blvd
As soon as you enter our Panama City Beach restaurant, you will be wowed by the panoramic view of our 25,000-gallon tropical saltwater aquarium. Both sides of our restaurant offer dazzling views of this tropical reef and its nonstop parade of exotic sea creatures. Our Gulf fresh seafood and choice steaks are amazing. Grab a drink at our newly designed bar and hang out with friends.
A mermaid’s home is in the water, making Pirates Cove Marina the perfect place for Sisters of the Sea to relocate. With a swimming pool overlooking the Grand Lagoon, the Sisters of the Sea Grille & Grog’s new location, 3901 Thomas Drive, blurs the line between land and lagoon. “We’re super super casual. Come in on the boat off the island,” said chef and owner Kay Parker Shafer. “The good thing about this property is we will have as good of food as anybody in town but you can even come in your bathing suits and flip flops.”
53 residents recomanen
Sisters of the Sea & The Dive Bar
3901 Thomas Dr A mermaid’s home is in the water, making Pirates Cove Marina the perfect place for Sisters of the Sea to relocate. With a swimming pool overlooking the Grand Lagoon, the Sisters of the Sea Grille & Grog’s new location, 3901 Thomas Drive, blurs the line between land and lagoon. “We’re super super casual. Come in on the boat off the island,” said chef and owner Kay Parker Shafer. “The good thing about this property is we will have as good of food as anybody in town but you can even come in your bathing suits and flip flops.”
Firefly is a unique dining experience in Panama City Beach, Florida. Our commitment to excellence shows in our ever-evolving menu, our atmosphere, and our dedicated staff. From the moment you step through the beautiful wooden doors, you know this is not your typical beach restaurant.
240 residents recomanen
Firefly
535 N Richard Jackson BlvdFirefly is a unique dining experience in Panama City Beach, Florida. Our commitment to excellence shows in our ever-evolving menu, our atmosphere, and our dedicated staff. From the moment you step through the beautiful wooden doors, you know this is not your typical beach restaurant.
The absolute best BBQ on the Gulf Coast! The meat was perfectly cooked and the sauces are the best I have ever tasted. ~~ 5 Stars!
55 residents recomanen
Back Beach Barbecue
19714 Panama City Beach PkwyThe absolute best BBQ on the Gulf Coast! The meat was perfectly cooked and the sauces are the best I have ever tasted. ~~ 5 Stars!
Fresh gulf seafood. An amazing view of Panama City Beach. It all adds up to a dining experience like no other. Join us today for live entertainment, tropical drinks and the best menu on the Beach.
196 residents recomanen
Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant
15201 Front Beach RoadFresh gulf seafood. An amazing view of Panama City Beach. It all adds up to a dining experience like no other. Join us today for live entertainment, tropical drinks and the best menu on the Beach.
Gulf World Marine Park is located at 15412 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. Open daily rain or shine. The marine park is home to a variety of animal species including bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, harbor seals, penguins, tropical birds, stingrays, and African penguins. It is home to the only collection of rough-toothed dolphins in long-term human care in North America. Gulf World is an educational facility and is the most significant contributor to Gulf World Marine Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine mammals and sea turtles. General Admission: General admission to the park includes daily shows and exhibits. The show schedule can be found here. Animal Interactive Programs: Interactive programs, which includes general admission, are available with a variety of animal species. Guests can choose between three levels of swimming with bottlenose dolphins: dolphin encounter, Swim Adventure or the Royal Swim. Programs are also available with California sea lions, harbor seals, African penguins, stingrays, and rough-toothed dolphins. Guests can interact with multiple species for one price with the VIP Sea Life Experience. Height and/or age restrictions apply. Gulf World is now open year round (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas day). The park opens daily at 9:30 a.m. We invite you to Come for the experience and leave with a mission to help the environment. Gulf World History: Gulf World was built in 1969 and opened to the public Memorial Day Weekend 1970. Generations of families have visited Gulf World throughout the years as the park has become a staple family destination in Panama City Beach. An expansion of Gulf World was completed in 2000, adding an indoor garden and bottlenose dolphin stadium. Dolphin Discovery acquired Gulf World in October of 2015. Live the experience of a lifetime at Gulf World in Panama City Beach! Enjoy daily educational shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds and more. Touch and feed stingrays and explore the indoor and outdoor exhibits that are home to a variety of animal species. Daily shows and educational chats are included with the purchase of general admission or an interactive program! Gulf World is open daily, rain or shine! Come for the experience, leave with a mission to help the environment. See you in the splash zone! Online Adults – $26.99 + tax – (Regular $29.99 + tax) Seniors – $21.99 + tax (Ages 55 and older) Online Children – $16.99 + tax (Ages 5 – 11) – (Regular $19.99 + tax) Young Children – FREE (Ages 4 and under) Includes All daily shows–shows updated seasonally–and animal exhibits! Petting the stingrays in Stingray Bay. On-site promotions, contests and discounts (based on availability). Access to our snack bars and shopping.PLEASE NOTE: While it takes an average of three to four hours to enjoy the shows and explore the exhibits, you’re welcome to linger longer. Only service animals are permitted in the park, and kennel service is not available for non-service animals.
348 residents recomanen
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach RdGulf World Marine Park is located at 15412 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32413. Open daily rain or shine. The marine park is home to a variety of animal species including bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, harbor seals, penguins, tropical birds, stingrays, and African penguins. It is home to the only collection of rough-toothed dolphins in long-term human care in North America. Gulf World is an educational facility and is the most significant contributor to Gulf World Marine Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine mammals and sea turtles. General Admission: General admission to the park includes daily shows and exhibits. The show schedule can be found here. Animal Interactive Programs: Interactive programs, which includes general admission, are available with a variety of animal species. Guests can choose between three levels of swimming with bottlenose dolphins: dolphin encounter, Swim Adventure or the Royal Swim. Programs are also available with California sea lions, harbor seals, African penguins, stingrays, and rough-toothed dolphins. Guests can interact with multiple species for one price with the VIP Sea Life Experience. Height and/or age restrictions apply. Gulf World is now open year round (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas day). The park opens daily at 9:30 a.m. We invite you to Come for the experience and leave with a mission to help the environment. Gulf World History: Gulf World was built in 1969 and opened to the public Memorial Day Weekend 1970. Generations of families have visited Gulf World throughout the years as the park has become a staple family destination in Panama City Beach. An expansion of Gulf World was completed in 2000, adding an indoor garden and bottlenose dolphin stadium. Dolphin Discovery acquired Gulf World in October of 2015. Live the experience of a lifetime at Gulf World in Panama City Beach! Enjoy daily educational shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds and more. Touch and feed stingrays and explore the indoor and outdoor exhibits that are home to a variety of animal species. Daily shows and educational chats are included with the purchase of general admission or an interactive program! Gulf World is open daily, rain or shine! Come for the experience, leave with a mission to help the environment. See you in the splash zone! Online Adults – $26.99 + tax – (Regular $29.99 + tax) Seniors – $21.99 + tax (Ages 55 and older) Online Children – $16.99 + tax (Ages 5 – 11) – (Regular $19.99 + tax) Young Children – FREE (Ages 4 and under) Includes All daily shows–shows updated seasonally–and animal exhibits! Petting the stingrays in Stingray Bay. On-site promotions, contests and discounts (based on availability). Access to our snack bars and shopping.PLEASE NOTE: While it takes an average of three to four hours to enjoy the shows and explore the exhibits, you’re welcome to linger longer. Only service animals are permitted in the park, and kennel service is not available for non-service animals.
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
306 residents recomanen
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
9907 Front Beach RdMuseum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Great place for family fun. Excellent food and games for all ages! located inside Pier Park
95 residents recomanen
Dave & Buster's
15701 L C Hilton Jr DrGreat place for family fun. Excellent food and games for all ages! located inside Pier Park
"Kartona The Electric Speedway" offers high speed kart racing that is unlike any other go-kart experience in the area. Their all electric premium racing karts are performance vehicles that are very expensive. Spread out Away from other racers and give yourself room to maneuver.
37 residents recomanen
Kartona Electric Speedway
7125 US-98"Kartona The Electric Speedway" offers high speed kart racing that is unlike any other go-kart experience in the area. Their all electric premium racing karts are performance vehicles that are very expensive. Spread out Away from other racers and give yourself room to maneuver.
Amazing Park most activities are Free! Tennis courts, walking trails, bike trails, basketball, baseball, out door pool with kiddie water park (small fee), and much more!!
122 residents recomanen
Frank Brown Park
16200 Panama City Beach PkwyAmazing Park most activities are Free! Tennis courts, walking trails, bike trails, basketball, baseball, out door pool with kiddie water park (small fee), and much more!!
This is within 10-minute walk or 5-minute bike ride from our cottage. It is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell. Lake Powell is the largest coastal dune lake in Florida. You can hike, bird watch, rent kayaks or paddle boards, and fish in the brackish water where you can catch both salt and freshwater fish. There is an entrance fee at the gate.
155 residents recomanen
Camp Helen State Park
23937 Panama City Beach PkwyThis is within 10-minute walk or 5-minute bike ride from our cottage. It is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell. Lake Powell is the largest coastal dune lake in Florida. You can hike, bird watch, rent kayaks or paddle boards, and fish in the brackish water where you can catch both salt and freshwater fish. There is an entrance fee at the gate.
This is a great place for collecting sea shells, hanging out on the beach or riding a bike on the trails! Cheap, close by and beautiful... what more could you ask for?
465 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de St. Andrews
4607 State Park LnThis is a great place for collecting sea shells, hanging out on the beach or riding a bike on the trails! Cheap, close by and beautiful... what more could you ask for?