- Relax on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
- Pier Park - Newly developed - restaurants, retail, multi-plex movie theater, Plus - concert
events, kids events, seasonal events. - Dan Russell Fishing Pier, County Pier & St. Andrews State Park
- Amusement and Water Parks
- Golf - Five - 18 Hole courses in the area
- Charter fishing trips
- Diving and Snorkeling
- Marine Site Seeing
- Gulf World Marine Park
- Watersports - Parasailing, pontoon boat rentals, wave runner rentals and much more
Beach Guide
Enjoy the most beautiful beaches the Emerald Coast has to offer. Your reservation with Royal American Hospitality includes access to in-season beach services such as chair and umbrella rental plus many other benefits and activities.
Short and easy beach access from each resort condominium
Clear, beautiful waters perfect for swimming, snorkeling or a relaxing drift
Enjoy the beach, and the view, from large gulf front pools and hot tubs
Enjoy the many nearby shops specializing in beach novelties such as swimsuits, children’s beach toys, boogie boards, surfboards, rafts and much more…
Alvin’s Island - tropical department store - 8 Panama City Beach locations
Sunsations - beach store - 3 Panama City Beach locations
Wings - beach & sportswear
Enjoy beach sports and activities such as parasailing and wave runner rental
Attractions & Amusement
Attractions in Panama City Beach, FL
If you just can’t spend every day on the beach, don’t worry; from miniature golf and go-carts, to some truly unique museums. Panama City Beach is loaded with great amusements and attractions.Miniature Golf, Go-Carts & Bumper Boats Let your vacation take a turn toward family fun with nearby exotic miniature golf courses, ultra fast go-carts, wet and wild bumper boats and even a human maze the size of a football field!
Shipwreck Island Water Park
12000 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3413
1-850-234-0368
Plan to spend the day enjoying rides and picnicking amid six acres of lush landscape in one of the best water parks in Florida. There is something for everyone. For the daring, get ready for rushing water adventures. Whitewater enthusiasts will delight in Rapid River Run, an inner tube ride. Don't miss, a 65- foot free fall slide, the Top Drop, with a plunge pool waiting at the end. For something calmer, the Lazy River Ride offers a relaxing trek through the park along a 1,600 foot stream. Families love to ride White Knuckle River together in a giant inner tube. Comfortable gazebos are the place for adults to relax while overlooking the Tadpole Hole, for younger guests. At the Tadpole Hole, youngsters will discover a ship to explore, a submarine just for tots, a giant purple frog slide and more.
Gulf World Marine Park
5412 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
1-850-234-5271
Gulf World Marine Park, a Panama City Beach landmark since 1969, is one of Florida's top Marine attractions. Gulf World features five shows, many exhibits and offers an action packed day that will long be remembered.
Zoo World
9008 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
1-850-234-1243
Enjoy a day with snow leopards, monkeys, other primates, snakes and all kinds of reptiles at ZooWorld Zoological & Botanical Park. The zoo is home to more than 350 animals, including endangered animals. ZooWorld is an active participant in The Species Survival Plan. Zoologists established The Species Survival Plan in 1980. It is a global concern dedicated to protecting the world's most severely endangered animal species. Open year-round.
Museum of Man In The Sea
17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy.
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
1-850-235-4101
This unique museum is dedicated to the history of diving and houses relics from the earliest underwater exploration to recovered shipwrecked treasures. "Firsts" in underwater technology are well represented, with many of the originals in ocean exploration to be found among the scuba gear, submersibles, and commercial diving equipment. Their comprehensive collections of historic underwater equipment includes the earliest animal-skin bladder to cutting edge deep-dive gear. Experience the unspoiled estuary life of St. Andrew Bay through a computer program. Climb through a submarine or try on a diving helmet. A saltwater touch pool, plus, special changing exhibits add to the fun. Museum hours are 9 to 5, seven days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Recreation Guide
For vacationers on the go, Panama City Beach offers tremendous recreational opportunities including diving, deep sea fishing and much more. We would be glad to help arrange advanced reservations at a number of local recreation providers… just let us know what interests you.
Diving and Snorkeling
Long known as a diving destination Panama City Beach offers trips geared toward all ability levels. From family friendly beginner trips to deep-water ship wrecks.
Swim and Snorkel with the Dolphins
Island Time Treasure Island Marina
3605 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
1-850- 234-7377
Sail aboard the Island Time catamaran on a 3½-hour excursion with a chance to swim with dolphins and collect shells. Snorkel gear and instructions are provided. Wet suits available. The shallow water, lots of marine life and shells make it a great beginning for first timers and families. A deli lunch is served.
Capt. Ashley Gorman Shell Island Cruises
5701 Hwy 98 (East end of Hathaway Bridge)
Panama City, FL 32401
1-850- 785-4878
Swim and snorkel among the dolphins. This natural environment offers a unique experience that is ideal for the entire family. Includes instruction, snorkel gear, and a deli sandwich served with chips and a drink. Wet suits are also available.
Advanced Divers
USS Strength, a Naval mine sweeper, is 184 feet long with a 33-foot beam. It is located 5.75 miles from the St. Andrews Pass in 75 feet of water. Decommissioned and used as a Navy dive salvage training site. The bow is broken and laid over the port side. The back three quarters is intact and sits on its keel. The highest superstructure is 55 feet. Loran C coordinates: 14076.8, 46943.9.
Blackbart, a supply vessel, is 175 feet long and sits 6.75 nautical miles from the pass in 75 feet of water. The Blackbart is fully intact. The top of the wheelhouse is 47 feet. Loran C coordinates: 14030.2, 46972.9.
Hovercraft, weighs 165 tons, is nearly 100 feet long and has a 48-foot beam. It is located about 6 nautical miles from the pass in 75 feet of water. The craft is made of aluminum and has little growth. Loran C coordinates: 14038.6, 46976.8.
Accokeek, is a 295-foot Navy tugboat located 12 nautical miles from the pass in 100 feet of water. The wheelhouse is at 65 feet. The vessel is fully intact and is sitting on its keel. Loran C coordinates: 13888.7, 46935.0
B. J. Putnam is a 180-ft supply vessel sitting at 105 feet. The supply boat had been converted for use as a processing platform. It was sunk in 1993. It holds a large variety of marine life, and is a good fishing and diving site for advanced divers.
Dive Shops
Diver's Den
3120 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-8717
Hydrospace Dive Shop -Hathaway Marina
6422 W. Hwy 98
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-3063
Panama City Dive Center
4823 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-235-3390
Pete's Scuba Center
106 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-230-8006
Scuba Shack
7510 Thomas Dr., Suite L
Panama City Beach, FL
850-249-7946
Deep Sea Fishing
If you are looking to land the big one then try your hand at deep sea fishing. Panama City Beach offers a host of charter fishing boats from a number of Marinas:
Treasure Island Marina
605 Thomas Dr.
Panama City, FL
850-234-6533
Pirate's Cove Marina
6327 Big Daddy Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-3939
Capt. Anderson Davis Marina
5550 N. Lagoon Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-3436
Bayside Marina
6327 Big Dadddy Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL
850-234-7650
Bay Point Marina
3824 Hatteras Lane
Panama City Beach, FL
850-235-6911
Golf Course Guide
Hombre Golf Club
120 Coyote Pass
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
1-850-234-3673
Hombre Golf Club features water on 15 of the 18 original holes and has added 9 holes with less water but wetland areas that players cross on 3 tee shots. Designed by Wes Buruham, it is one of Florida's Premier Championship Golf Resorts. Since 1998, Martin Green Golf Academy has been housed at the Hombre Golf Club. Martin's large, manicured greens, impeccable service, and wide fairways provide a very forgiving rough and guarantee a memorable round of golf. With the help of the Martin Green Golf Academy, golfers have the opportunity to develop their game with golf greats Dave Eichelberger, 1999 Senior U.S. Open Champion and Hubert Green, Senior PGA Tour Professional.
Hombre Golf Club is one of a few courses designated to host the PGA Tour Qualifying School. It is one of only a few courses in the country to have this designation. Many of the top players you see today on the PGA Tour have played at Hombre.
The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, was on hand during the 1998 Q-School where his son, Gary, finished 5th at the Hombre Golf Club. Jack told the local NBC affiliate "You definitely have to play golf when you get here. The fairways are the best I have seen this year." Hombre Golf Club is a semi-private, par 72 course, with driving range, golf shop and lunch counter. Walking permitted at times - call for information. Tee times recommended.
Signal Hill
9615 N. Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
1-850-234-5051 or 850-234-3218
Located in the heart of Panama City Beach, Signal Hill is a family owned and operated facility that is convenient from anywhere on the beach. Wide-open fairways, forgiving rough, large manicured greens and impeccable service; all the components needed for an unforgettable round of golf. Popular with visitors, as well as locals, Signal Hill is an affordable, well maintained property that will remain on your "play again" list. Due to location and popularity, calling ahead for advanced tee times is suggested. Signal Hill always welcomes junior golfers and their families.
Holiday Golf Club
100 Fairway Blvd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
1-850-234-1800
Holiday Golf Club, located only one mile off the beach, is a semi-private, 18-hole, par-72 Championship Course. The greens were redesigned in 1997 and are smooth, fast, firm, and challenging. Bunkers of silky white sand protect Holiday’s broad, lake-lined fairways and elevated greens. The course has been described in national golf publications as one of Florida's most enjoyable, yet challenging tracks. Holiday also features Bay County’s only "lighted" nine hole Par 3 Course. It was designed with three sets of tees so that the entire family could enjoy the game. Holiday also has a lighted range and practice facility. Tee times are recommended. Soft Spikes are necessary.
Other Panama City Beach Golf Courses:
Bay Point Meadows – Semi-private, par 72 with driving range and dining facilities.
Bay Point Lagoon Legend – Semi-private, par 72 with driving range and dining facilities.
Close by Panama City Golf Courses
Bay Dunes – Public, par 71 with driving range and snack bar.
Pelican Point Golf Course – Military, 18-hole, par 72 course.
Sandy Creek Country Club - Public, 9-hole, par 34 course.
Parks Guide
Pier Park
Pier Park is the home of Panama City Beaches’ amphitheater which hosts a fantastic summer concert series, but much, much, more is on the way. Construction is almost complete on about one million square feet of upscale restaurants, entertainment and retail stores including an already open multi-plex theater and the soon to open famous Ron Jon Surf Shop. The best thing about Pier Park is the location, just off the beach. Click here for information on what is open and what is about to open - Pier Park.
St. Andrews State Recreation Area And Park
4607 State Park Lane
Panama City, FL 32408
1-850-233-5140
Visitors to the St. Andrews State Recreation Area can enjoy swimming, diving, boating, fishing, surfing, biking and camping. Rated the #1 Beach in America, the St. Andrews State Recreation Area continues to be the most popular Florida shore park.
St. Andrews State Recreation Park is located at the east end of Thomas Drive. It encompasses 1,260 acres of beaches, dunes, pinewoods and marshes. Visitors swim in warm Gulf waters or in the shallow, protected area behind the jetty. This area is great for small children. The massive rock jetties make one of the best fishing, snorkeling and diving spots on the Gulf coast, and a boat ramp provides access to the Gulf.
The park opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at sunset year around.
St. Andrews State Park's Shell Island Catch the Shell Island Shuttle to Shell Island, one of the most densely populated bottle-nosed dolphins habitats. This pristine island situated between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay provides an array of activities including: abundant wildlife, dolphin encounters, pontoon boat rentals, snorkeling, kayak rentals and fishing boat rentals. Coolers are welcome.
Facilities or concessions are not available on Shell Island, but are available at St. Andrew's State Park. The Shuttle departs every 1/2 hour, 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Helen State Park
Just off Highway 98 and west of Phillips Inlet BridgeCamp Helen State Park is one of the most recent acquisitions by the state of Florida's program to reclaim and preserve lands. The park is bordered by Lake Powell, Phillips Inlet, and the Gulf of Mexico. The park provides an ideal backdrop for hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating and swimming. The park also provides an essential respite for migratory Central American birds.
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