“Life’s a beach.” That’s the laid-back mantra in Panama City Beach, where gorgeous vacation homes and condo rentals let vacationers soak up the sun in style. Rental options from sprawling beach homes, quaint cottages, sophisticated villas, noble townhouses and elegant condos line the white-sand shoreline. These spacious vacation rentals are perfect for family trips, with opportunities abound for relaxation or adventure.

A condo rental near Pier Park places you in the heart of northwest Florida’s premiere outdoor shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions mecca. The kids will marvel at the stingray petting pool and enjoy mini-golf at Barnacle Bay, go-karting at Coconut Creek Family Fun Park or the Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and Laser Craze. Shipwreck Island Waterpark includes a giant wave pool, lazy river, and numerous aquatic rides for all ages, while the Gulf World Marine Park has fascinating animal exhibits. The not so faint-of-heart can swim with dolphins or fling 300 feet in the air on the Pier’s giant slingshot ride! A vacation rental near Camp Helen or St. Andrews state park pleases nature-lovers with eco-tours and wilderness walks. If you’re looking for the really bizarre, bring the family to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium. Every attraction area has family-friendly restaurants and shops to wind down after an exhilarating day.

A vacation rental or condo in Panama City Beach offers more than inland adventures. Immerge yourself in water sports and recreation like boating, fishing, diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, surfing and parasailing. Some condo rentals will supply complimentary skimboards and scuba gear to add to the fun.

Don’t leave Lassie behind! Many Panama City Beach vacation rentals are pooch-friendly. Take your four-legged friend to Doggie Beach to swim in the frothy waves or walk them along the 11 miles of trails at Panama City Beach Conservation Park, open daily from sunrise to sunset. Condos near Frank Brown Park offer access to great leash-free exercise in the park’s fenced in pet-friendly playground, fun for your animals and your kids.

During March and April, some 100,000 college students bring their sunglasses and flip-flops to Panama City Beach for spring break. The gorgeous beachfront condos offer young travelers an ideal stay in the center of all the action. With vacation rentals accommodating up to 12 adults, options abound for you and your friends.

Whether you’re renting a luxurious beachfront estate or a cozy cottage, cabin or condo for your vacation, you want the best deal available. Families or young travelers alike can find special deals and discounts on a wide variety of Panama City Beach properties right here on TripAdvisor.