Things to Do in Panama City Beach
Beaches, waterparks, dolphin tours, and Pier Park, all minutes from your Coastal Vacation Rentals stay.
Beaches
Sugar-white sand and emerald water, the heart of every Emerald Coast day.
St. Andrews State Park
1,200 acres of sugar-white beach, calm jetty swimming, nature trails, and snorkeling, just a short drive from your Panama City Beach rental.
27 Miles of Gulf Beach
The reason everyone comes to PCB: emerald water and white sand for swimming, shelling, and sunset walks right outside your door.
Family Fun
Waterparks, marine life, and rainy-day adventures the whole crew will remember.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
A Panama City Beach classic with a wave pool, lazy river, and thrilling slides for a full family day in the sun.
Gulf World Marine Park
Meet dolphins, sea turtles, and tropical birds, and catch the dolphin and sea lion shows, at this beloved marine park near the heart of the beach.
WonderWorks
An upside-down building packed with 100-plus hands-on science exhibits, a perfect rainy-day stop on the PCB strip.
SkyWheel at Pier Park
Climb 200 feet for a bird's-eye view of the coast in a climate-controlled gondola, just as pretty by day as it is lit up at night.
ZooWorld
Feed giraffes, meet lemurs and kangaroos, and stroll tropical gardens at this hands-on zoological park in the middle of the beach.
Race City & Cobra Adventure Park
Go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, a ropes course, and PCB's only roller coaster, everything you need to burn off energy after the sand.
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
A swashbuckling dinner theater with full-size ships, high-flying acrobatics, and a four-course meal the whole crew will remember.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Odd, fun, jaw-dropping exhibits right along Front Beach Road that the kids will talk about for weeks.
On the Water
Charters, dolphin tours, and slow paddle mornings on the Gulf and the bay.
Dolphin & Shell Island Tours
Cruise to uninhabited Shell Island to swim, shell, and watch wild dolphins play in the clear water of the bay.
Deep-Sea & Bay Fishing
Charter a half or full day for red snapper, grouper, and king mackerel out in the Gulf and St. Andrews Bay.
Watersports & Parasailing
Jet skis, paddleboards, banana boats, and parasailing line the Gulf for an adventure-filled afternoon.
Where to Eat
From beachside oyster bars to chef-driven tables, the Emerald Coast eats well.
Capt. Anderson's
A Panama City Beach institution since 1967, famous for fresh Gulf seafood and sunset views over the marina.
Runaway Island
Beachfront dining with your feet near the sand, live music, and a menu built around the local catch.
Pineapple Willy's
The legendary beachfront spot for ribs, cold drinks, and an easygoing Gulf-front afternoon.
Fresh Gulf Seafood
From shrimp baskets to blackened grouper, PCB's waterfront kitchens serve the catch of the day with a view.
Shopping
Boutiques, galleries, bookshops, and beach-town markets worth a slow browse.
Pier Park
120-plus stores, restaurants, an IMAX theater, the SkyWheel, and live entertainment in one open-air destination at the center of Panama City Beach.
Parks & Outdoors
Trails, state parks, and wild coast just beyond the sand.
Conservation Park
Nearly 3,000 acres of boardwalks and trails through pine flatwoods and wetlands for hiking and birdwatching.
Camp Helen State Park
A quiet peninsula where a rare coastal dune lake meets the Gulf, with trails, shelling, and great photography between PCB and 30A.
Mornings on the sand, afternoons at Pier Park, sunsets on the Gulf.
Every kind of day, all within a few minutes of your rental.
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