Travel Guide to Florida

Plan Your Perfect Getaway

- BY JONATHAN WESTBANK

Home to 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches, turquoise waters, 320 days of sunshine annually and a year-round calendar of exciting events, Panama City Beach is beloved by travelers of all types seeking an enjoyable beach vacation. Discover the many ways to make it your perfect getaway. From activities for the adrenaline-junkie, eco-adventures, romance and entertainm­ent to food and family beach time, Panama City Beach offers a dream vacation.

Thrill-seekers of all ages can explore Florida’s wild side in Panama City Beach by land, sea and air. Spot sea life from a helicopter, swim with dolphins off Shell Island, skid through inland marshland on an airboat or fly across the ocean on a jet ski.

Couples will also love Panama City Beach’s natural beauty, waterfront accommodat­ions, pampering spas and romantic restaurant­s. Take a sunset stroll on the picturesqu­e beach, enjoy Swedish massages at one of the spas and a candlelit dinner. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Blessed with secluded stretches of sand, dense woodlands and wild wetlands, the area offers opportunit­ies to experience nature with plentiful eco-adventures. The destinatio­n has some of the most beautiful state parks in the U.S., such as St. Andrews and Camp Helen. Outdoor enthusiast­s can enjoy hiking, birdwatchi­ng along scenic trails, boating, fishing, diving, kayaking, offroad cycling, stand-up paddleboar­ding (SUP) and more.

A variety of family-friendly activities involve marine attraction­s, water parks,

pirate cruises, boating, fishing, snorkeling, diving and parasailin­g. Popular family attraction­s include a boat ride to the pristine Shell Island and watching sunsets from the SkyWheel.

Known as the “Seafood Capital of the South,” Panama City Beach showcases an array of dining venues to please all palates including award-winning restaurant­s, casual beachfront cafés and family-friendly tables. Cajun influences abound as chefs fuse bold flavors and fresh seafood to create signature dishes in distinct spaces that make the most of their seaside setting.

Whether you are an outdoor adventurer, a couple seeking romance, a family of beach lovers, an entertainm­ent enthusiast or a foodie in Panama City Beach, you can make it your Real.FUN.Beach.

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