For some, Panama City Beach is a favorite destination they’ve been visiting for generations – And if that’s the case, who can blame you? Once you’ve seen the fine, white sand beaches, beautiful water, and soaked up the sun in Panama City Beach it’s only natural that you get a little spoiled for other destinations.

But not everyone knows about Panama City Beach, which is why we LOVE it when major publications brag on us to their readers… it’s a great feeling to be recognized as one of the best beaches in the world. And as far as that goes, the first few months of 2016 have already been pretty great around here.

So we’d like to thank National Geographic Traveler for naming us as one of their “Ten Beaches to Visit Now,” TripAdvisor for heralding us as a “Top 10 U.S. Beach,” and Southern Living for calling us one of “The South’s Best Beaches!”

That’s high praise coming from some really awesome publications, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Thank you so much!!!

 

But in case you think these recent accolades are the only trophies on our mantle, please consider some of the other honors bestowed on Panama City Beach:

  • World’s Most Instagrammed Beaches” – Refinery29.com, 2016
  • “50 states, 50 dates: Romantic activities around the USA” – USAToday.com, 2016
  • “The 10 Best Beaches in Florida” – CondeNastTraveler.com, 2016
  • “The South’s Best Beaches” – SouthernLiving.com, 2016
  • “Ten Beaches to Visit Now” – National Geographic Traveler, 2016
  • “Top 10 U.S. Beaches” – TripAdvisor, 2016
  • Top 10 Beaches in the U.S.” – Smarter Travel, 2015
  • “Best Scuba Diving Sites in the U.S. & Caribbean”, - USA Today 
  • # 10 “Best U.S. Beaches” – TripAdvisor, 2015
  • “Top Winter Getaway” – Flipkey, 2015
  • “Most Popular Spring Break Destination” – Global Travel Industry News, 2014
  • #8 “Best Places to Watch a Sunset” – Reader’s Choice Awards: USA Today, 2013
  • Named Top Beach in the Continental U.S. in CNN’s “World’s 100 Best Beaches” – 2013
  • Top Ten Places in the World to Swim – Reader’s Digest .Ca, 2013
  • Top Ten Best Bikini-Watching Beaches – 10best.com, 2013
  • #3 St. Andrews State Park “Top 10 Visited State Parks” – Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2012
  • “20 Amazing American Beaches” – USA Today, 2012
  • President’s Award “Best of the Best Restored Beaches” – ASBPA, 2012
  • #5 “10 Best U.S. Beaches” – 10Best, 2012
  • #12 “25 Best Beaches in the World” – Canadian Living, 2012
  • Travelers’ Choice Awards 2011: #3 “Top 10 Beach Destinations in the USA” – TripAdvisor, 2011
  • Top 10 Budget Destinations for 2011 – AOL Travel, 2011
  • Top 5 Value Destinations for Winter Travel – CNN.com, 2010
  • Top 5 Bargain Destinations for Spring 2010 – USA Today, 2010
  • #3 “Top 10 Vacation Rental Hot Spots in the U.S.” – TripAdvisor, 2010
  • #2 “Top 10 Destination to Visit in 2010” – Frommer’s Travel Guides, 2009
  • America’s Top 10 Beaches – TripAdvisor, 2008, 2009
  • America’s Top 5 Beaches for Families – Travel Channel, 2009
  • America’s 20 Most Beautiful Beaches – Condé Nast Traveler, 2006
  • Top Ten Family Beach Destination – USA Today, 2005
  • Blue Wave Beach – The Clean Beaches Council, 2002, 2003, 2004
  • #10 Beach in America – The Travel Channel, 2001
  • Top Five “Best Beaches” – Southern Living, 2000, 2008
  • #3 Beach in America – The Surfrider Foundation, 2000
  • #1 Beach - Dr. Beach (Stephen Leatherman), 1995