The BEST of Panama City Beach, FL
"The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" is the slogan for Panama City Beach, Florida. I think they got that right...Here's the view from my balcony at the Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort in Panama City Beach.
The World's Most Beautiful Beaches
Sundown at Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach has 27 miles of the most beautiful beaches in the world as listed by The Travel Channel and a multitude of travel publications and authorities.Emerald blue-green water and sugar-white powdery sand make Panama City Beach a beach-lover's dream come true.
Experience Panama City Beach this summer and you'll be hooked.
Panama City Beach Overview
The City of Panama City Beach (a/k/a Panama City Beach, or simply "PCB") is a city in the Florida Panhandle on the Gulf of Mexico in Bay County, Florida, United States. The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of "Panama City," despite being a distinct municipality from the older and larger inland Panama City to the east, making Panama City and Panama City Beach two separate cities. Panama City Beach's slogan is "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" due to the unique sugar-white sandy beaches of Northwest Florida.
For quite some time Panama City Beach has been a popular vacation destination, especially among people in the Southern United States. The city is also a very popular spring break destination, sometimes being referred to as "The Spring Break Capital of the World," due to about 100,000 college and high school students who arrive during the months of March and April.
Well-known locations in the city were places such as "The Hang-Out" at the Long Beach Resort motel and the now closed Miracle Strip Amusement Park. There has recently been a construction boom and the cityscape is now characterized by high-rise hotels and condominiums.
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Panama City Beach Videos
Panama City Beach Florida Current Growth
This video showcases the changes underway in Panama City Florida including the new Bay County International Airport, Pier Park and the many new communities planned or under construction.
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"The World's Most Beautiful Beaches"
The little things? They aren't little.
More About Panama City Beach
- Voted #1 Best Beach
- A list of Best Beaches ordered by popular vote, with information, pictures, and wallpapers (1280x1024, 1024x768 and 1280x800 resolutions)
- Panama City Beach Visitor's Map
- The Official Panama City Beach Visitor's Map is online and interactive. You can click on the logos for instant connection to the participating locations websites. If you would like to have a map of your own, they're FREE and can be found at your favorite places to eat, shop, etc...
- Google Maps
- Panama City Beach and surrounding area on Google Maps. Web Images, Satellite Imagery and Maps, zoom in and out.
- Interactive Map of Panama City Beach
- Locate condos, rentals, golf, and other businesses on this Interactive Map provided by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce.
- Panama City Beach Daily
- News updates about Panama City Beach.
Panama City Beach Photos
Panama City Beach Videos
Panama City Beach Events
- 2008 Events Calendar
- A list of events in Panama City Beach provided by the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce.
- Spring Break 2008
- News and planned events for Spring Break 2008 in Panama City Beach. (Note: It's the un-planned events at Spring Break that make it so special!)
- Thunder Beach Motorcyle Rally
- Bike Week in Panama City Beach May 1-4, 2008.
- Panama City Metro
- Current local news, fishing reports, events, condos, real estate, help wanted, all the newspaper type stuff. Panama City Metro also publishes the Panhandle Coastline newspaper.
- Emerald Coast Events
- USA Triathlon, Shrimp & Oyster Festival, Southeast Blues & BBQ Festival, Mardi Gras and more...
- Emerald Coast Triathlon
- Panama City Beach is the home of Emerald Coast Triathlon, Duathlon and The Aqua Bike Series Races.
Panama City Beach Spring Break 2008
- Spring Break 2008
- A great source of news and planned events for Spring Break 2008 in Panama City Beach.
- Spring Break 2008 Concerts and Events
- Just some of what's happening in Panama City Beach during Spring Break 2008. This list is updated daily during Spring Break.
- Spinnaker Beach Club
- Spring Break 2008 at Spinnaker Beach Club, the club that started the party on Panama City Beach.
- Spring Break 2008 College Break Dates
- Check here to see when your college or university has Spring Break this year.
- Spring Break Student Reviews
- What do the students say about Spring Break in Panama City Beach?
Attractions & Things To Do in Panama City Beach
- Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- You've got to see it to believe it! This is the best Ripley's I've been to anywhere.
- Shipwreck Island Water Park
- Shipwreck Island is Panama City Beach's only water park, and loads of fun for the entire family.
- Gulf World Marine Park
- Live shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds and much more...
- Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise
- Take the entire family on a sunset cruise aboard a real 85 foot pirate ship. Cocktails, soft drinks and snacks...
- Captain Anderson's Marina
- Deep-sea fishing charters, sightseeing cruises, Shell Island cruises, sunset dolphin encounters,evening dinner and dance cruises, gospel music dinner cruises, and lots more...
Best Hotel Resort in Panama City Beach
- Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort
The Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort has large rooms, all rooms face the Gulf, and the service is worthy of a 5-Star resort.
The resort is located right on the Gulf of Mexico. There's a lifeguard on duty and beach chairs and umbrellas are available. A cocktail waitress serves beverages both on the beach and poolside.
There's a very large swimming pool, two hot tubs, several outdoor showers to wash the sand off after a day on the beach. There is also a live DJ playing really hip music in the pool area from about 10 AM till 8 PM.
There are web cams placed all around the resort property, so you can see what's going on RIGHT NOW. Check out the beach, the pool area, Aqualand, and more...- Live Beach Cam
- Here's a LIVE view of the beach at the Sun Spree.
- Live Entertainment Cam
- Here's a LIVE view of the entertainment area at the Sun Spree.
- Live Pool Cam
- Here's a LIVE view of the pool area at the Sun Spree.
- Live Aqualand Cam
- Here's a LIVE view of Aqualand at the Sun Spree.
- Live Roof Cam
- Here's a LIVE view from the roof of the Sun Spree.
Panama City Beach Restaurants
- #1 Best Restaurant: Captain Anderson's
- Named among America's Top 50 restaurants, recipient of the "Best Seafood Restaurant" award from Southern Living and Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence," Capt. Anderson's won Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award for 15 years before being inducted into the Restaurant Hall of Fame in 2005. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor Florida Trend can bestow upon a Florida restaurant.
Capt. Anderson's restaurant is one of those rare "family" restaurants that not only survives, but strengthens and improves through the years. The landmark waterfront restaurant is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2007, and every year has witnessed remarkable growth without loss of quality. The restaurant has grown to 660 seats and, six nights a week, serves over 250,000 guests during its 8 month season. - Saltwater Grill
- Voted best new restaurant on Panama City Beach!
The Saltwater Grill serves fantastic seafood and steaks. Fresh gulf seafood, whole Maine lobster, the beach's best prime rib! Live music is featured Tuesday through Thursday. - The Treasure Ship Restaurants
- This landmark Panama City Beach restaurant- a full-scale replica of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind- is a family vacation destination all by itself. Featuring Gulf-fresh seafood, charter fishing boats, cool and unusual souvenirs and gifts, and PIRATES! Bring the whole family for a dining experience unmatched on Panama City Beach.
The kids will love this place! - Montego Bay
- A great place for lunch or dinner, with something for everyone. The menu includes raw oysters, gumbo, grilled and fried fresh seafood, burgers, ribs and steaks, along with a kids menu. Lunch specials starting at $4.99.
- Carrabba's Italian Grill
- Carrabba's features great Italian Food, great service and reasonable prices in this top-rated national chain. We've always had an excellent dining experience at Carrabba's.
Club La Vela Panama City Beach
The Largest Night Club in the U.S.
- Experience Club La Vela
- Club La Vela in Panama City Beach is not only the largest night club in the United States, but it is also one of the trendiest nightclubs in the world. Over 150,000 square feet and 14 different rooms, or night clubs, each with a completely different and unique theme. You've got to experience Club La Vela to believe it!
Panama City Beach Golf
- Holiday Golf Club
- The Holiday Golf Club in Panama City Beach has 2 golf courses, including a LIGHTED 9-hole course so you can play at NIGHT. How cool is that? Plus, a lighted driving range for day or night use.
- Greg Norman's Sharks Tooth Golf Club
- Greg Norman's Sharks Tooth Golf Club in Panama City Beach is a first class facility for sure! Amenities include an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, a 10-acre Practice Facility, Clubhouse, Golf Shop, Tennis Facility, & Private Beach Club.
- Hombre Golf CLub
- The Hombre Golf Club in Panama City Beach is one of Florida's premier Championship Golf Resorts, featuring 27 Championship Holes and 4 sets of tees. Hombre Golf Club is the annual host of the PGA Tour Qualifying School and offers an on site golf school.
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Stay on par with these golf trip packing tips from VISIT FLORIDA Golf Expert Frank Fenton. "Fore" more information, visit www.VISITFLORIDA.com.
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Florida Beaches
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Panama City Beach Weather
Panama City Beach Weather Forecast
Current weather conditions in Panama City Beach, FL (32407)
Local Pollen Reports
88°F (Feels like 92°F)
Last update: 10/6/08 3:05 PM CDT
Humidity: 51%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.03in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 9mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Tuesday
Oct 7
N/A
High: 82°F
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Wednesday
Oct 8
Scattered T-Storms
High: 81°F
Low: 67°F
Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Thursday
Oct 9
T-Storms
High: 81°F
Low: 64°F
Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Panama City Beach Surf Conditions
- Surfline.com Surf Report
- What's the surf gonna be like? Should I plan on doing some surfing while I'm in Panama City Beach? Get the current surf conditions as well as the surf forecast from Surfline.com.
Panama City Beach Extended Weather Forecast
- Extended Weather Forecast for Panama City Beach
- See what your weather will be like all week long.
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