Attractions

Welcome to Florida's leading destination for exciting things to do.  Panama City Beach has more to offer when it comes to land and sea attractions than any other location in the state.  If you're into water sports, you will be extraordinarily happy with the prospects of scuba diving, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, and parasailing.

For excitement away from the sea and salt, the area offers amusement and water parks, nature parks, mini golf, championship golf courses, tennis courts, live animal exhibits and shows.

So much to do and so little time, but that's all right.  There is always next year or next month and not experiencing all the fun is the reason to come back time and time again.

 

Aadventures at Sea Pontoon Rentals
Thomas Drive across from Captain Anderson’s. Panama City Beach. 850-235-0009. Web site: watersportspc.com. Featuring large, clean, reliable full size Pontoon boats available for full day or half-day rental. All Boats have bimini tops, VHF radios, swim ladders and safety equipment. Fuel included. Visit Shell Island for a picnic. Swim and snorkel with the dolphins or fish the bay. Snorkel gear and fishing pole rentals available.
www.watersportspc.com.

Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise

Cruise away into the fantasy world of friendly swashbucklers and spirited pirates aboard the 80' authentic pirate ship. 2 Hour Cruises   (850) 234-7400.

www.piratecruise.net

 

 

Coconut Creek Family Fun Park

Safari Mini Golf:  For adventure and fun for the whole family, come experience the excitement of Coconut Creek's African Safari Mini Golf. 

GRAN MAZE:  Approximately the size of a football field and the first giant human maze of its kind in the U.S. It is the most challenging to be found anywhere. Originally built in 1987, it has been completely rebuilt and is better than ever. It's always exciting, as the routing is changed frequently.

www.coconutcreekfun.com

 

 

 

Tripsmarter.com / Beach TV

Located 2 miles West of Hathaway Bridge in Promenade Mall.  Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.  Now you can watch Beach TV on the web!  Plus restaurant reviews, hotel reviews, and other important travel news on demand.  Watch Beach TV on Channel 17 and see us on the web at www.tripsmarter.com.

www.tripsmarter.com

 

Lagoon Motel

Lagoon Motel is a charming hideaway situated on Grand Lagoon in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Lagoon leads out to the Gulf of Mexico and from the motel it's only a few enjoyable minutes to Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park.  5915 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach.  850-235-1800.

www.lagoonmotel.com

 

 

Ripey's Believe it or not

Panama City Beach’s newest, weirdest, and most unusual entertainment complex.The museum, all amazing & all true, as seen on television, and a Ripley’s 4-D Moving Theater is just two blocks from Florida’s Emerald Coast. This unique three-story structure is designed to look like a 1950s vintage luxury cruise liner run aground on the beach. Ripley’s Moving Theater is a high tech 4-D
motion-based simulation ride. Open daily year round.

 

The Sea Screamer Sightseeing Cruise

We See the Dolphins! Come ride the World's Largest Speedboat located at the Lighthouse Marina, in Panama City Beach, Florida!  The Sea Screamer is Fun and Safe for all ages!  We have Day Cruises, Sunset Cruises. Cruise past beautiful Shell Island and along the beach coast line. Breath-taking dolphin and marine life sightings make the Sea Screamer one of the best adventures of your Florida Vacation!Bring your Camera!  5325 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408.  (850) 233-9107.

www.seascreamer.net

ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory

ZooWorld is located on seven and a half acres of beautiful botanical gardens. Approximately 300 exotic and many endangered animals live nested within the foliage. 9008 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407.  (850) 230-1065

www.zoo-world.us

SeaBreeze Winery

SeaBreeze Wineries premium wines are produced from locally grown muscadine grapes or muscadine blends and range from dry to sweet.  We offer fun tours of our winemaking facility as well as complimentary tastings of all of our delicious wines.  SeaBreeze Winery is open 7 days per week 10am - 5pm. 13201 Hutchison Blvd. - Panama City Beach, FL 32407.  850-230-3330.
www.seabreezewinery.com

Signal Hill Golf Course
This family-owned and-operated facility is conveniently located in the heart of Panama City Beach. Designed and built by the late John Henry Sherman, it’s known for wide-open fairways, forgiving rough and large, manicured greens.This affordable, well-maintained course is popular with visitors and locals alike. Call ahead for tee times. Junior golfers and their families always welcome. Golf shop and snack bar available.

Gulf World Marine Park
Open year round. Spectacular shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, and tropical birds.The educational exhibits showcase animals like penguins, flamingos, sharks, alligators, otters and iguana. Ever want to get up close with marine life? Have your picture taken with one of our animal stars. You can swim with a Dolphin or become a Trainer for a day or attend Dolphin Day Camp. We also offer nightly entertainment that is fun for all ages. Don’t miss our Splash Magic Laser show. Open 9 a.m. Daily rain or shine. 15412 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach. 850-234-5271

Hombre Golf Course
850-234-FORE -1 mile west of Hathaway Bridge on Panama City Beach Parkway.
Web site: hombregolfclub.com. Hombre’s 27 Championship Holes, “The Good, The Bad & The Ugly” feature water on 21 of the 27 holes and is meticulously manicured to PGA specifications throughout the year. 
Perfect Picture
Located one mile east of Spinnaker. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. year-round. One hour photo and studio specializing in beach photography. Group, family, or swimsuit photos taken on the “World’s most beautiful beaches.” Call for appointments and info.
Filppers Dolphin Tours
850-249-3547 - 5915 N. Lagoon Dr. (a quarter mile west of Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant at Lagoon Motel.) Panama City Beach. This fast-paced two-hour guided waverunner tour takes you on a 20-mile trip around the waters off Shell Island.
St. Andrew State Park’s
Shell Island Shuttle Service

850-233-0504 Thomas Drive, around the corner from the Treasure Ship. Panama City Beach. Quickest boat ride to the island. Both Olympia shuttlesoffer less ride time, more beach time. Departing and returning every 30 minutes.
Shell Island Boat Rentals
850-234-7245 - Next to Treasure Ship. Panama City Beach. Open 8 a.m.- til. Take a new pontoon boat or wave runner tour to Shell Island. Watch the dolphins in the wild, fish, snorkel, swim and explore miles of beautiful beaches. Rent one of our Boston Whaler boats, straight up boats at straight up prices.
Island Time
850-234-7377 - Next to Treasure Ship. Panama City Beach, Daily dolphin swim/snorkel trips off Shell Island. Deli lunch and snorkel gear included. Dolphin watch and sunset sail on the Gulf of Mexico. Comlimentary drink and snacks included.

Bay Seaplane & Wild Thang Airboat Tours
Toll free: 850-234-1532 - Located off Hwy.79, 5 miles from PCB, next to Boondocks Restaurant. Take a sightseeing flight over the beaches, or to Shell Island for an afternoon get-a-way. Custom charters available. Open year-round.

Wld Thang Airboat Tours
850-234-1532 - Airboat tours through the backwaters, marshes and creeks aboard the Wild Thang Airboat. Experience the thrill and adventure of the search for alligators, dolphins, birds of prey. Our captains are U.S.C.G. masters with years of experience and knowledge of the local waters and wildlife. Bring the family and your camera, fun for all.

Helicopter Tours
850-230-2080 - Located Panama City Beach Corner of Powell Adams and Front Beach Rd. Web site: panhandlehelicopter.com. Enjoy flying over Panama City Beach while viewing dolphins, sharks, stingrays, alligators and all kinds of wildlife. Rides start at only $30.00 per person.

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