Fun. For. All.
From our scenic beaches and family-friendly attractions to delicious eateries and vibrant nightlife, there are plenty of options for every visitor, regardless of mobility or ability, to enjoy their time on the shores of Panama City Beach.
Barrier-Free Outdoor Fun
Enjoy a beach day at St. Andrews State Park, which offers several ways to access the park's many attractions. There are elevated boardwalks for easy travel to the beach and a jetty outlook known as Gun Mount. Beach wheelchairs are available to rent at the ranger’s station. The park also has an accessible fishing pier. Service animals are welcome at all Florida state parks. Experience the natural beauty of Camp Helen State Park, featuring pristine beaches and scenic landscapes. Accessible amenities, including a mobi mat for beach access, ensure that all visitors can enjoy the park's tranquil surroundings.
The beach at St. Andrews isn’t the only one accessible for all. Other beach access points include – 22, 24, 25, 27, 40, 41, 47, 56, 60, 66, 70, 73, 76A, 76B, and MB Miller County Pier, which has a sloped entrance for wheelchair access. The county partners with Beach Powered Mobility to provide guests with motorized wheelchairs that can navigate through sandy terrain.
Beach Access Point 22 is a fully accessible beach boardwalk for all those with mobility challenges to more easily access and enjoy the beach, with a parking lot of handicapped parking spaces, and an ADA shower.
Panama City Beach Conservation Park, a beautifully preserved wetland, features several miles of paved trails accessible to wheelchairs and eight boardwalks throughout the park. Dogs are allowed but must remain leashed.
Discover community events and outdoor concerts at Aaron Bessant Park, a vibrant hub of entertainment. With accessible facilities and a scenic amphitheater, Aaron Bessant Park hosts a variety of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, inviting visitors to enjoy music, arts, and community gatherings.
Embrace the spirit of sports at the Publix Sports Complex, Panama City Beach's premier venue for athletic competitions and events. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities and accessible accommodations, the complex hosts a range of sporting events and tournaments, catering to athletes and spectators alike.
Accessible Attractions
One of the most noteworthy attractions in Panama City Beach, FL, is the SkyWheel, which offers a bird’s eye view of the area from climate-controlled gondolas that can accommodate walkers, scooters, and wheelchairs.
Also, add Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Odditorium to your itinerary. The family-friendly attraction featuring interactive displays is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant. You’ll also want to visit WonderWorks, home to 100 educational exhibits and fun challenges that explore scientific principles. WonderWorks is wheelchair accessible, features an elevator, and welcomes service animals. Some of the exhibits focus on touch to aid visually impaired guests and feature extensive signage for the hearing impaired.
A day out on the water is possible for everyone in the family on the Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise and Water Planet Dolphin Swim Tours, which feature an access ramp for wheelchairs. Experience the thrill of diving aboard either Big Blue Dive Boat, Panama City Diving, or Panama City Dive Center, where the crews are committed to ensuring that divers of all levels can enjoy a memorable underwater experience.
Nestled in the heart of Panama City Beach, Duplin Winery welcomes guests to savor tastings of their renowned muscadine wines. Accessible pathways and friendly staff ensure that every visitor can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the vineyards and a guided tour of the winemaking process. Experience exhilaration at The Powder Room, Panama City Beach's premier indoor shooting range. Perfect for enthusiasts and novices alike, The Powder Room offers a safe and controlled environment for shooting sports.
See Panama City Beach from new heights with Panhandle Helicopter. Offering breathtaking aerial tours, Panhandle Helicopter provides a unique perspective of our coastal paradise.
Dining for All
A barrier-free experience is also possible at our restaurants. Many feature ramps and ample dining spaces.
For a memorable dining experience, visit Pineapple Willy's, The Wicked Wheel or Hook’d Bar & Grill featuring locally caught seafood, sandwiches, and frozen drinks. Pineapple Willy's, Schooners Last Local Beach Club, and Runaway Island boast an incredible lineup of talented music acts on the beach. Tucked inside a shopping plaza is romantic Firefly serving locally-caught seafood, sushi, and steak options.
Pier Park shops and restaurants like Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Panama City Beach adhere to ADA regulations too.
Lodging Options
Many lodging options are ADA compliant and feature rooms with wide, clear passageways, easy-to-reach electrical outlets, and en-suites with safety bars and a roll-in shower. Other accessible amenities include pools with chair lifts and designated parking spaces. We have a variety of hotel partners that have been vetted by Wheel the World including Candlewood Suites, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hyatt Place, La Quinta Inn & Suites Pier Park and Springhill Suites by Marriott.
Experience world-class conferences, trade shows, and special events at the Panama City Beach Events Center. With spacious, accessible venues and professional event services, the center is a premier destination for corporate gatherings and community celebrations in Panama City Beach.
From attractions to lodging options and more, there’s no limit to the things you can do and enjoy in Panama City Beach.