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Panama City Vacations

If you want white sandy beaches and amazing panoramas, Panama City, Florida is ideal for your next vacation. Panama City is surrounded by the spectacular St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico so you can be sure that it is one of the best places to visit in Florida. Most tourists visit the area during the winter months to escape the cold weather of their home, but it has also been one of the more popular Spring Break destinations for young people for the past few decades. If you appreciate beaches along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, Panama City will be a great place to visit during your travels.

Popular Panama City Hotels

Quality Inn & Suites
3602 West Highway 98

Courtyard Panama City
905 East 23rd Place

Sleep Inn
5126 West US 98

Hilton Garden Inn Panama City
1101 US Highway 231

Comfort Inn & Suites Panama City
4128 W. Highway 98

Best Western Suites
1035 East 23rd Street

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Top rated attractions in Panama City

1.	Catch a show at the Martin Theater This popular attraction has been open since the mid-1930s and has housed many performances and presentations since then. Originally known as The Ritz, the Martin Theater has enough room for almost 500 guests. Plays ranging from “Guys and Dolls” to “Rainmaker” have been performed here to the acclaim of all of those who attend. It continues to be preserved so people can enjoy the facility for many more years to come. « hide
2.	Get Culture at the Visual Arts Center The Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida is an ideal place to get a dose of culture to justify all the partying you’ll be doing in Panama City. This popular museum has displays and exhibits that feature many regional, local and national artists so there will be something that is sure to please your particular tastes. Bring the kids because they will enjoy the Impressions Gallery which is hands-on and fun to experience. Take in a lecture, a workshop or another one of the many educational programs to get the most from your experience. « hide
3.	Enjoy the day at St. Andrews State Recreation Area If you enjoy the outdoors, this park is the ideal spot for you and your family. With over 1,000 acres of forested lands and natural areas, the St. Andrews State Recreation Area offers beautiful scenes in the midst of wildlife and trees. Bring your camping gear for an extended stay or you can go hiking along one of the many trails throughout the park. Canoeing, swimming, snorkeling and other activities are also available for maximum excitement. « hide
4.	Learn about the area’s history at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Even though Panama City is known for its party atmosphere and fun things to do, the area still has a great deal of culture and history associated with it. In this Panhandle Pioneer Settlement, you will find several historically significant buildings as well as some original log cabins from the late 1800s.An old church, schoolhouse and farmhouse are all included in this area and they are well-preserved for present and future generations to enjoy. « hide
5.	Savor a day on the links at one of the many golf courses Since Panama City is located in the midst of Florida and its year-round mild weather, you can take advantage of one of the several lush golf courses in the area. There are a total of five championship golf courses in town and others that are just as fun and challenging. The Bay Point Resort, Hombre Golf Club and Signal Hill are just a few of the more popular courses that are designed to challenge you and give you the opportunity to practice your swing with others who share the same hobby. « hide

Top rated restaurants in Panama City

1.	Hunt’s Oyster Bar Hunt’s Oyster Bar not only specializes in serving fresh oysters, but you can also choose from an extensive list of alcohol to complement your meal. The variety of specialty seafood dishes makes this a popular establishment for tourists and locals alike. « hide	6.	Sweet Magnolia’s Deli Sweet Magnolia’s Deli offers unique deli sandwiches and other deli items for the beachcomber on the go. Pick up a quick sandwich to take with you or enjoy a quiet lunch inside before heading out for a day in the sun. « hide
2.	Captain Anderson’s Restaurant Captain Anderson’s Restaurant offers seafood favorites like boiled shrimp and blackened grouper in addition to other types of cuisine, such as a delicious Greek salad. The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy and you can overlook the bay as you dine. « hide	7.	Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q provides authentic southern barbecue cuisine at its best. The meat is always juicy and tender and they specialize in different types of barbecue sauces to please your taste buds. Expect warm smiles and southern hospitality when you walk in the door. « hide
3.	Pier 77 Seafood Restaurant Pier 77 Seafood Restaurant is a great place to enjoy a meal if character and atmosphere are important to you. Choose to eat inside or take your meal to the outside deck for a different type of dining experience. The staff is friendly and there is a wide variety of foods and drinks to choose from. « hide	8.	Cove BBQ Cove BBQ is a relaxing place to get some of the best barbecued cuisine that Florida has to offer. The tangy sauce and side dishes help make this a popular place for visitors and residents to enjoy a meal with family or friends. « hide
4.	Cahall’s Deli Cahall’s Deli offers some of the most tender fillets you’ll find anywhere in town. Other favorites that they serve include a delicious chicken salad sandwich that includes only the tastiest parts without all of the other ingredients. « hide	9.	Pineapple Willy’s Restaurant Pineapple Willy’s Restaurant is located just a few miles away in Panama City Beach. It’s worth the drive, though, with its slow-cooked prime rib and other specialty favorites. « hide
5.	Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs is the ideal deli if you’re in a hurry. The staff at Firehouse Subs recognizes that you’re in a hurry to get to the beach and they prepare your sandwich as fast as they can with quality ingredients. They make sure you’re satisfied before you take the first bite. « hide

Panama City Insider tips

1.	Police keep an eye on everything that goes on Because Panama City is such a popular getaway for young people who tend to get out of control, there are police that patrol various areas on a regular basis. The police keep an eye on everything that goes on and they try to make sure everybody is abiding by the law. If you are a minor who wants to drink or if you just tend to speed when you’re driving down the road, be careful. You should abide by the law anyways, but this is even more true when vacationing or visiting Panama City. « hide
2.	Bring your beach supplies to the beach If you enjoy going to the beach and you visit the ones in Panama City, make sure you bring everything you need. There are several shops that run alongside the area beaches, but they charge exorbitant prices for beach attire, toys and supplies. They tend to prey on your immediate need for the items and your unwillingness to leave the beach area to find another store where you can get the same thing. If you get to the beach and find something that you forgot at home, be prepared to spend your money to replace it for the day. « hide
3.	Plan your trip at the right time Panama City is notorious for being a popular getaway for college students on Spring Break. During these months, there can be a great deal of debauchery and activities that you will not want to expose your family to. Instead, plan your Panama City trip during the fall or winter months to avoid running into this. Since the weather is great throughout the year, you are not restricted to certain times and you have greater flexibility for your trip. « hide
4.	Watch the sun set along the horizon If you visit one of the many beaches in Panama City at the right time, you can catch an amazing glimpse of the sun setting behind the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean. The dazzling colors of red, orange, purple and blue combine for a truly spectacular display of natural grandeur that you won’t soon forget. Come to the beaches around dusk and bring your camera to get lasting impressions of the beauty. Afterwards, you can enjoy the moonlight as it reflects and glistens off of the crashing waves before turning in for the night. « hide
5.	Visit Rosemary Beach for a unique experience Along the Emerald Coast of Florida sits Rosemary Beach, a delightful community that offers beauty and charm to visitors and locals alike. Many upper-class people own beach homes here, but their prices are unattainable for most people. Still, taking a drive through the community will cause you to gaze at the homes in awe and appreciate the architectural styles that are indicative of the surrounding areas. « hide
6.	Have fun at Coconut Creek Located within minutes of Panama City, Coconut Creek is a great place for families and friends to enjoy a fun time together. Visitors to the area will find a large human maze that will undoubtedly test your skills and patience. Make it a competition to see who can make it to the end first or just enjoy trying to find your way through it together. « hide

Panama City nightlife

1.	Coyote Ugly Saloon Just like you’ve seen in the movies, this is a wild club that is sure to please. The girls are attractive, the drinks are great and the atmosphere is fun. Once you visit this popular hotspot, it will definitely be on your list of places to visit each time you come to Panama City. « hide
2.	Schooners If you want a relaxed evening with a friendly atmosphere, try Schooners. Although the dance floor is smaller than other clubs, the music is a type of beach music to give this place a more laid-back and fun feeling. People that come here range in age from 20 to 70 and you can enjoy a conversation while still listening to the music. « hide
3.	Club La Vela As one of the most popular nightclubs in Panama City, this awesome place has a dozen rooms with different themes to cater to the needs of party-goers. Choose from rap, heavy metal, disco or other genres for a night that you’ll remember for years to come. « hide

Cheap Panama City Flights

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