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Panama City Beach offers a variety of things to do on the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.

Frank Brown Park, Located Next to Pier Park in Panama City Beach Walking on Panama City Beach Young Couple Drinking Wine and Eating at Pier Park Water Sports on the Ocean, Jet Skis

If you enjoy the outdoors, St. Andrews State Park, was rated the #1 Beach in America. The park has a variety of activities to choose from; snorkeling, camping, bird watching, hiking, boating, fishing or just relaxing on the beach, is a great way to start your vacation.

Frank Brown Park also has a walking trail, dog’s area to play, Under the Palms Playground for children, picnic area, a lighted 30 acre festival site which is home to the Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show, Panama City Beach Seafood, Wine and Music Festival, Classic Car Show and more.

Pier Park, a 900,000 square feet shopping, restaurant and attraction facility offers excitement for the whole family. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Ron Jon’s Surf Shop, Grand Theatre, Guy Harvey’s Island Grill, Coldwater Creek, Ann Taylor Loft, Hofbrau Beer Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse are just a few of the many stores and restaurants to choose from.

Coconut Creek Mini-Golf and Grand Maze. For adventure and fun for the whole family, come experience the excitement and challenge of playing two 18-hole mini-golf courses and experience the pleasure of getting lost in the Gran Maze, a giant size human maze about the size of a football field.  Open year round.  Group discounts available.  Children under age 6 play FREE!

The Pirate Cruise.  Young and old, the Pirate Cruise has something for everyone.  Cruise away into the fantasy world of swashbucklers and pirates.  Enjoy the historical narration, entertainment and festive music for all occasions.  Watching playful dolphins add excitement to your adventure.  Reservations are recommended. 

Gulf World Marine Park is great family fun. You can swim with dolphins, be a trainer for the day, and get close and personal to sea lions, parrots, alligators, stingrays, turtles, penguins and other unique mammals and wildlife.  They also have entertainment year round with Todd Allen Herendeen and his Follow That Dream Band, The magic of Noah Wells and Ex-treme High Dive Team.

Seabreeze Winery. They are open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sea Screamer.  Enjoy a fun-filled sightseeing cruise of Grand Lagoon, Shell Island and Panama City's passageways.  Then... Thrill to a refreshing ride along "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" and Resorts... and SEE the Dolphins and SEE it all!  Daytime and Sunset Cruises.  Trips lat over 1 1/2 hours.  Reservations required.

Rock'IT Lanes is a Family Entertainment Center.  Bowling, Roller Skating, Arcade, Pool Tables, Sports Bar and Grille.  Voted by PC Living Magazine as "The Best Place to Take the Kids."  Affordable Family Fun.  Senior, Military and Group discounts available.

Lady Anderson Dining Yacht is North Florida's premier dining yacht. Located in beautiful Panama City Beach The Lady Anderson offers cruising, entertainment, and an excellent all you can eat shrimp & prime rib buffet. The Lady Anderson is a perfect place for public cruises, private charters, corporate events, weddings, proms, project graduations, banquets, conventions, and other special occasions. With over 30 years experience the Lady Anderson family welcomes you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

The Betsy Ann River Boat is the Worlds ONLY Floating "Comedy Zone".  Come Aboard one of the last remaining, TRUE Sternwheel Riverboats!  Fun and games for the entire family.  Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Daytime Dolphin Cruise w/lunch, Full Moon Party Cruises/Karaoke Cruises.  It is truly an experience you will not forget. 

Capt. Anderson's Marina is North Florida ’s premier water excursion facility. Half-Day and All-Day Deep Sea Fishing available on 5 bottom fishing boats and sport-fishing or trolling on 25 private charter boats. Enjoy sightseeing cruises to Shell Island and Dolphin Excursions available throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The Lady Anderson offers Dinner Dance Cruises and Gospel Music Dinner Cruises. In addition to these fun-filled events, Capt. Anderson Marina offers diving trips, a seafood market, gift shop, and two of the area’s best seafood restaurants.

Shipwreck Island is the place to cool off. With giant water slides, lazy river, wave pool and picnic area, Shipwreck Island is great fun for the whole family.

Barley's Bike Rentals.  Cruise the Gulf.  Enjoy riding bikes past miles of beaches and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico.  Come for a day trip or stay the night at one of the many resorts.  You can even have your bike(s) delivered to your location in time for your arrival.

Zoo World is home to over 200 animals both exotic and many which are endangered. Zoo World is open year round for visitors and caters to groups of all sizes.

Adventure

If you are looking for adventure, Panama City Beach is the place for you.

Have you ever experienced the thrill of riding in a helicopter along the Gulf of Mexico, watching dolphins play and seeking out spectacular sea life?  Panhandle Helicopter offers a variety of scenic air tours for all ages.

Panama City Beach is also known as one of the top destinations for Deep sea fishing.  More than ten fishing tournaments are held annually on Panama City Beach.  If you would like to charter a boat and accommodations, you don’t have to worry; we can take care of that for you too.

Part of the excitement on Panama City Beach is enjoying a number of water activities to pick from; wave runners, kayaking, pontoons, sail boats, parasailing, jet skis, Banana Boat Rides and more.  We can provide loads of fun for all ages.

If you happen to be a diver, Panama City Beach is the perfect place just for you. Rodale’s Scuba Diving Magazine named Panama City Beach as the #3 Best Diving Location in North America.

We have a number of green-friendly businesses that offer dolphin tours, canoe rentals, sightseeing, dinner cruises, glass bottom boat rides and more. 

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