Panama City Beach, FL

Travel Guide

Panama City Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Panama City Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Florida featuring general coastal views and a sunset
Panama City Beach which includes signage
Florida Panhandle featuring a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Panama City Beach

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Rosemary Beach

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Experience European Colonial charm in this Gulf Coast community, offering warm waters, beach activities, and a mixed-use town center with shops, restaurants, and live music at Peddler's Pavilion. Explore nearby parks and trails for a dose of nature.

Rosemary Beach
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Seacrest

Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Seacrest
St. Andrews State Park showing tranquil scenes and forest scenes

Lower Grand Lagoon

While visiting Lower Grand Lagoon, you might make a stop by sights like St. Andrews State Park and Thomas Drive.

Lower Grand Lagoon
Camp Helen State Park featuring general coastal views

Inlet Beach

Located in south Walton and Bay Counties, Florida, this beach neighborhood is named after Phillips Inlet and offers a serene coastal experience. Enjoy the picturesque shoreline and explore the nearby state park.

Inlet Beach
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Seacrest Beach

Located along scenic highway 30A, this beach community offers fishing, kayaking, swimming, golfing, and beachgoing. Explore the nearby coastal dune lake, Camp Creek, for hiking and bird watching.

Seacrest Beach
If you love great coffee and pastries and want to support local business, this beautiful spot is for you. Really good.

Alys Beach

While visiting Alys Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.

Alys Beach
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,540 reviews)
"I loved this location I just would love if they replace beds and have a place by bed to charge my electronics. But for the most part I would definitely recommend and go back"

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.4/10 (1,918 reviews)
"Great view of a beautiful beach"

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 388 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
SAR 388
SAR 520 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,224 reviews)
"The stay was good. Needs new elevators and housekeeping needs improving. Never came to take out trash or replace towels. I shouldnt have to go down to front desk to ask for a broom for me to sweep my own room."

Reviewed on 16 July 2025

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals VI

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals VI

4 out of 5
Panama City Beach
Stay at this 4-star condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, parking (surcharge), and patios. Popular attractions Pier Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark ...
8/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
Edgewater villa
"We enjoyed the stay ! The tram people was supper nice to us and came to us everytime we needed them ! The room was nice . The only problem we had was the air conditioning wasn’t working in one room . We called and asked to get it fixed and no one would ever show up . And the laundry room doors was ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 2025

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals VI
Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

3.5 out of 5
16819 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pier Park and Frank Brown Park ...
7.2/10 Good! (162 reviews)
Beautiful room.
"Room looked like the pictures which was a pleasant surprise! No false advertising. The bedroom was beautiful and the kids lived having their own room, and we loved having separate bathrooms. There was a drip coffee and a k-cup machine (so you know what kind of coffee to buy). The rocking chairs on ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways
Shores of Panama Beach Resort

Shores of Panama Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
9900 South Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pier Park and Shipwreck Island ...
5.8/10 (850 reviews)
"Being in the first floor really made the vacation amazing. Our host was VERY accommodating as well. Great location"

Reviewed on 11 July 2025

Shores of Panama Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Panama City Beach

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1651
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
1199
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
331
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
65
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
39
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I come to P.C atleast twice a year and i usually stay at lakewarf but this is a nice area more quite

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The beach is very good. The water is clean and clear. In the early morning at around 7am you can watch the dolphins go after fish near the shore. Overall very beautiful beach and would recommend.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

good beach overall but definitely has a shady element - it aint kansas!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love PCB, have been going there my whole life.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Exelente playa

4/5 - Good

DawnH

They are doing road work on Thomas Drive but it didn't really affect us where our condo was