Believe it or not, a vacation Panama City Beach does not necessarily entail scantily clad coeds, beer funnels or wild parties. In fact, if you know where to look, PCB offers quite a bit for people wanting rest and relaxation on their beach trip. Whether you’re flying solo, homeymooning, or planning one last family vacation before school starts back up, you can find plenty to keep you occupied in Panama City Beach – in and out of the sun.

Choose a Panama City Beach condo near the attractions you want to visit for the most convenience. Consider researching PCB beaches beforehand so you’ll have a better idea of where you want to stay (not all beaches are created equally). While it may be difficult to accommodate every differing opinion in your group, you’ll discover Panama City Beach attractions are designed to keep everyone entertained.

Child’s Play

Spring Break. Summer vacation. Winter break. What used to be vacation time spent backpacking over Europe or getting wild in Mexico has turned into the more subdued Family Vacation. Now that you’ve settled down and have a couple of kids, it’s time to rethink your vacation routine. Check into a Panama City Beach house with enough room to comfortably sleep everyone (Hint: when kids bring a friend, they don’t get bored). Game rooms, swimming pools, and home theater systems also go a long way in keeping the kids occupied. Whether the tots like to putt-putt on the mini golf course, or tour Ripley’s Believe It or Not, you will find plenty in PCB to keep them happy.

• Ripley’s Believe it or not

• Junior Museum

• Barnacle Bay miniature golf

• Goofy Golf

Water Everywhere

There’s a reason you decided on a Panama City Beach vacation instead of, say, going skiing in the mountains. When in Florida, do as the Floridians do and spend as much time as possible hanging out in the water. But don’t worry. There are several activities that even the marine-challenged can enjoy. Take the family on the Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise, a sea-faring hit with the young and old alike. Or take advantage of a unique photo-op and sign up to swim with the dolphins! Spend the day at a water park or relax during an afternoon of sailing. Who says Panama City Beach doesn’t offer variety?

• Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise

• Shipwreck Island Water Park

• Dolphin Swim

• Gulf World Marine Park

• Island Time Sailing

Land-locked

Hydro-phobes, heads up: Perhaps Panama City Beach wasn’t your first choice. Perhaps you’ve never been able to get over that near death experience in the public pool when you were five. Maybe being on a boat makes you seasick. Whatever your issues are, don’t worry; Panama City Beach has plenty to do for landlubbers, whether it’s knocking a few balls around on a championship golf course or observing zoo animals at the conservatory.  Or head out for some retail therapy or spend the afternoon touring a Florida winery.

• Coconut Creek Family Fun Park

• ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory

• Pier Park shopping center

• Panama City Beach Winery
• Panama City Golf Courses

            Signal Hill Golf Course

            Golf Course at Edgewater

            Hombre Golf Club

            Nicklaus Design Course at Marriott Bay Point

                                                                                                   Hit the Beach

But if you’re like most people who choose Panama City Beach as their vacation destination, you’re probably looking forward to hitting the beach. After all, you’re in the Home of the World’s Best Beachces. Whether you’re one of those beach bums who prefers to laze around, or you're visiting Panama City Beach for Spring Break, you will find a beach appropriate to your itinerary. What will it be? A family-friendly pocket beach, your typical college student meat market, or a dog-friendly area where your furry friend can roam free?

St. Andrews State Recreation Area

Mexico Beach

Frank Brown Park

Camp Helen State Park

Public beaches along Front Beach Road and Thomas Drive