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Things to Do in Panama City Beach


Flights: Cheap airfare to Panama City Beach (arriving in Panama City, FL - Bay County Airport)

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Come, if you dare, to walk in a pirate's shoes and see through a pirate's eyes! Enjoy an exciting and scenic 2-hour family adventure cruise that includes dolphin sightings, great music and non-stop pirate activities for the kids. Cold beer, soda, snacks, t-shirts & pirate souvenirs are available on board as well as clean restrooms. It's the Greatest sightseeing adventure ever! We're located on Grand Lagoon in the Lighthouse Marina next to the Boatyard Restaurant. Open March through October!

Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

An exciting way to experience the beauty of Panama City Beach. This spacious yet comfortable twin turbo powered 73' passenger sightseeing boat offers a smooth yet thrilling ride unlike any other! Journey past Shell Island and cruise along the coast line to see all the sights and view dolphin surfing in the magnificent wake of the Sea Screamer. This is a very affordable attraction and the fun and professional crew will ensure a ride to remember. Kids get to steer and there are many photo opportunities while onboard.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Rosemary Beach is a planned beach community located about 5-10 minutes west of Panama City Beach.  It offers boutique shopping, both casual and more formal dining and welcoming town squares.  It...

Attraction type: Resort community; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach The beach is absolutely beautiful. If you visit in February there is no spring break crowd yet, and no "snowbirds" who drive in from Canada, Michigan and other cold, snowy places...

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Gulf  World Marine Park has different aquatic animals as well as birds and a night time entertainment show.  The park can be expensive for large families so check for coupons before you go.  The swim...

Attraction type: Aquarium; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Good deal for combo golf/maze ticket.  Buy a combo and play golf/maze until 11:30 at night and from 9-5 the next day.  Go on a cooler day or later in the day if planning to walk the maze.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Tom Fazio-designed, 18-hole championship course is a perfect blend of fine short and long holes with wide fairways, which reward long, daring driving.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Shipwreck Island Waterpark has rides for every age and preference: thrill rides, family rides, or toddler rides. Although there are a limited number of rides, your kids will not care. They will ride...

Attraction type: Water park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Measuring 6,942 yards from the Championship tees, this challenging layout was designated as the number one slope-rated course in the Continental U.S.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
Attraction type: Children's museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Measuring 5,617 yards from the blue tees, this par 71 course has a slope rating of 100.82.

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
Attraction type: Educational site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

Nine-hole resort course measures 1,326 yards from the championship tees at par 27.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach

The Wes Burnham-designed golf layout features water on 15 of the 18 original holes, with four sets of tees that challenge every level of player.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 27 attractions in Panama City Beach
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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