Whether you're on a couples getaway or a family vacation (and seeking some quality alone time), Panama City Beach offers a variety of romantic activities. Cozy up by a beach bonfire, savor drinks on a serene sunset cruise, or indulge in a delicious meal at a waterfront restaurant. Experience the…
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Panama City Beach offers an array of exciting and budget-friendly activities that allow you to enjoy sun-soaked days without emptying your wallet. From the stunning beaches to the lush park trails and wildlife encounters, there's no shortage of affordable and free things to do in Panama City Beach…
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September is a great month to fish here in the Panhandle. Mature pilchard schools blanket many flats throughout the bays and provide much-needed forage for inshore game fish. Look for speckled trout, redfish, mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel; they like to be near these schools of bait. A couple of…
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Happy National Dog Day to our four-legged visitors who love to enjoy the World's Most Beautiful Beaches! If you're in Panama City Beach for vacation and you happened to bring your four-legged friend with you, there's just as much fun to be had for them as there is for you! From restaurants to…
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Nestled between the clear waters of the gulf and the peaceful stretch of St. Andrews Bay, Shell Island feels like a world apart. This undeveloped barrier island is one of Panama City Beach’s most treasured natural escapes. Free from buildings, crowds, and distractions, Shell Island invites you to…
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A coastal escape With one-and-a-half miles of sandy shoreline, St. Andrews State Park is a favorite among locals and visitors. What began as a World War II harbor defense site became a public park in 1951. Today, it offers jetties, two fishing piers, a boat ramp, nature trails, campsites, and a…
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Fishing is absolutely on fire right now. Schools of pilchards are abundant throughout the bays, and this is the best time of year to do some live chumming for a variety of fish. Even if you decide to fish artificials, locating these schools of bait and fishing in or around them will yield good bites…
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Whether you’re new to camping or prefer a more comfortable way to connect with nature without packing all your gear, glamping in an eco-tent at St. Andrews State Park offers the perfect balance. Nestled amid stunning water views and unique coastal scrub forests, this experience lets you immerse…
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Summer is one of my favorite seasons to fish, thanks to the diversity of species available. During the warm summer months, the waters surrounding Panama City Beach are home to a wide range of predator fish both inshore and nearshore along the beaches. Inshore on the flats, ample numbers of trout and…
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Visit Panama City Beach is proud to continue the expansion of its “Fun. For. All.” accessible travel initiative with exciting new developments — including the debut of Bay County’s first fully accessible beach boardwalk at Beach Access Point 22 on Surf Drive. As part of its commitment to creating a…
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