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Panama City Beach has long been a favorite beach destination for families seeking an affordable, fun-filled vacation. Its 27 miles of beaches, which many consider "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches", offer every imaginable watersport activity. But the beach is just the beginning! Panama City Beach has plenty of affordable family fun, and local attractions abound are plentiful, just steps from the sand!
Dr. Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, ranked St. Andrews State Recreation Area in Panama City Beach #1 Beach in America in 1995. You’ll find easy access to PCB’s beaches and many vacation rentals are in beachfront complexes.
Families planning a vacation in Panama City Beach won't have trouble finding things to do when they don’t feel like hitting the beach … they'll have trouble deciding what to do first! Amusement and water parks, miniature golf, go-cart racing, sightseeing tours, boat and jet ski rentals, parasailing, seaplane and helicopter rides … the possibilities are endless.
Shipwreck Island Water Park is a favorite with children and the town’s only water amusement park. Pirates Island Adventure Golf has two 18 hole miniature golf courses and appeals to “old salts and young buccaneers” alike. ZooWorld, a zoological and botanical park, is home to more than 350 animals and more than 250 species of plants and trees. It’s a nice alternative for an afternoon on the beach when you still would like to enjoy the outdoors in a lush setting.
If diving or snorkelling is your thing, see why Panama City Beach in called "The Wreck Capital of the South". Underwater wrecks, such as the SS Tarpon, have been preserved and become an oasis of marine life. The fishing is reported by anglers to be great – deep sea or inshore, the bite is on year round here. Panama City Beach is the venue for the Baypoint Billfish Invitational Tournament.
Dining out means choosing among numerous casual seaside dining spots as well as award-winning fine-dining establishments. Fishing boats are unloaded daily at the docks and some restaurants will even let you pick your entrée fresh off the boat. Since Panama City Beach is a popular destination for “spring breakers” there is no shortage of establishments offering nightlife extravaganzas. As they say here, “When the sun goes down, Panama City Beach lights up.” In nearby Panama City, the Martin Ensemble Theater offers impressive amateur productions as well as well-known guest performers.
Shopping urges can be satisfied at the nearby Panama City Mall but you will also find art for the casual lifestyle and the largest selection of swimwear, sportswear, tee shirts, and gifts in the region. Upscale shops are filled with nautical and beach-themed gifts and accessories.
As Panama City Beach’s sprawling motels are being replaced by mid and high rise condominiums, this opens up a whole new choice of accommodations for family vacation. The convenience of having a kitchen appeals to many families.
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