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The sparking emerald gulf bordering Panama City Beach invites beach water sports enthusiasts to dive right in! From the bay to the beach, opportunities abound to explore Gulf waters in every way imaginable.

You can spot lush underwater fauna on a glass-bottom boat tour, coast through the Gulf of Mexico on a sailing charter, soar through the air on a parasail or speed through the waves on a jet-ski. The possibilities are as endless as the emerald water. Panama City Beach water sports offer an unforgettable opportunity to dive into adventure and soak up the local flavor.

Angling enthusiasts will find that Panama City Beach fishing offers a wealth of options, from casting for redfish in St. Andrews Bay to reeling in a red snapper from a local artificial reef. Visit our fishing page for more information.

Panama City Beach is chock full of spots perfect for canoeing & kayaking. Bring your equipment or rent at many local establishments, and hit the local parks for great spots in the surf. Take the kayak to the bay or lagoon, or bring the canoe to a nearby spring.There are so many things to do in Panama City, you won't know where to start!

Panama City Beach is simply teeming with underwater life, and incredible opportunities abound for diving & snorkeling alike. The natural and artificial reefs in the waters off the beach provide spectacular dive sites. Known as "The Wreck Capital of the South", the multitude of wrecks and other underwater sites provide breeding grounds for all types of exotic sea life - from tropical fish to giant Manta Rays. The best times to dive in Panama City Beach are between April and September. You'll find some of the best Florida wreck diving available right here in Panama City Beach.

Beautiful beaches, a temperate climate and Gulf waves make for some of the best surfing conditions going. Waves are generally small to moderate sized and perfect for novice or less experienced surfers.

From yachting to sailing and sport fishing excursions, visitors can find every type of boating activity imaginable in Panama City Beach. Pontoon boats, banana boats, glass-bottom boats and more are available for passage at local marinas and watersport companies - talk about options for things to do in Panama City!

See the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach while sailing through the sky! Parasailing offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take in the big picture and admire the vast and vibrant scenery over Panama City Beach. Participants are lifted into the air through the use of special parachutes, and towed behind boats across the water. The big chutes can hold multiple people so that you and your friends or family can share the experience.

In kiteboarding, also known as kitesurfing, wind power is used to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard. Between both flat-water and waves, Panama City Beach has some of the best locations for the sport.  There are also a few barrier islands, including Shell Island, that provide some spectacular, serene riding areas.

Sugar white sands and mostly flat water conditions make Panama City beach a great location for skimboarding enthusiasts. In this activity, riders run and drop their board into the thin wash of previous waves, then use their momentum to skim out to breaking waves, which they ride into shore. This is a favorite among beach water sports enthusiasts.

Also known as stand-up paddle surfing, this sport originated in Hawaii and is growing increasingly popular among celebrities and watersports enthusiasts around the world. These boards are much larger than the typical surf boards, and the rider stands using a paddle to move the board over the water. SUPs glide over the water when it’s flat, and are used to ride swells and waves, much like in surfing. The safe waters surrounding Panama City Beach are an ideal location to try the sport, which is why it's one of the more popular things to do in Panama City.

You won't find better Florida water sports than right here in Panama City Beach, where gorgeous emerald waters beckon you to take the plunge. So come on, dive in!

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