The best view in Panama City Beach will always be the waterfront sunsets. Along the beach at sundown, you can see both tourists and locals stopping to take a picture of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches as it transitions from day to night. Anywhere throughout the 27 miles of white sand and turquoise waters is a perfect spot to watch the sun go down, but here are a few places visitors love to frequent to capture the most Instagram worthy sunset picture.
Runaway Island
Runaway Island offers unobstructed views of the sun sinking into a watercolor of sunset hues each afternoon from their deck bar, sunset deck and dining deck, as well as their flag room and ballyhoo bar on their upper level. With live music every night, you can sway to island music, eat their popular Baja Rolls and watch the sun slip below the horizon. Runaway is the perfect escape — especially as the breeze rolls in.
Schooner's
Known as the “Last Local Beach Club”, Schooners is an old-fashioned shack built on the beach back in the ‘70s. It’s the easiest place to get a mouth-watering dish and stick your toes in the sand. Enjoying this seaside shack’s “sunset-perfect perspective,” guests love to gather for the countdown before the sunset blast of the old Schooners cannon as the sun dips below the surface of the Gulf.
Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant
With rich history, Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant opened its doors almost 30 years ago and continues to be a staple in the community. If you’re looking for that perfect spot to take the family during vacation or a local hangout with friends, Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant is the place to be. Kids will enjoy acting out their best swashbuckling adventures on the Pirate Ship Playground while you kick back, sip on a cool one, and watch the sunset. Don’t forget to get a picture with the massive shark outside the restaurant!
Harpoon Harry's
Located directly on the beautiful white sand beaches overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Harpoon Harry’s 16-foot windows with 180-degree views of the water. Not hungry…then just hang out on their free beach chairs and sip on a tropical frozen drink from our beach side bar.
M.B. Miller Pier and Russell-Fields Pier
The two most prominent piers in Panama City Beach are the identical Russell-Fields Pier and M.B. Miller Pier, often referred to as the City Pier and the County Pier. These piers are used by both visitors and locals as a place to take a casual stroll, cast a line and catch a fish and of course, sit and watch the sun go down over the Gulf of Mexico.
Skywheel Panama City Beach
Get the most unique view of Panama City Beach at the SkyWheel at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. This Ferris wheel-style attraction gives riders 360-degree panoramic views, 200 feet above the Gulf of Mexico. The enclosed glass gondola is climate controlled as well. These views of the vibrant turquoise waters and breathtaking sunsets will take your sunset experience to new heights.
St. Andrews State Park
With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, you can catch the sunset beach side or bay side. Enjoy the mile-and-a-half of pristine beaches for fishing and swimming, stroll through the pines, along the dunes and coastal plant communities, or camp along the water. You're sure to find plenty of places to capture a picture-perfect sunset in St. Andrews State Park.
