Nicole's Guidebook
Places to go
Pier Park
Shopping area, souvenirs, entertainment and good food.
Only 40 min away - popular tourist destination, love it, but do not suggest it in the busy season June-July, otherwise a wonderful place to walk and explore.
359 locals recommend
Seaside
Only 40 min away - popular tourist destination, love it, but do not suggest it in the busy season June-July, otherwise a wonderful place to walk and explore.
Only 30 min away - my favorite for good restaurants and long walks around beautiful European architecture. Best picture spots 👌
241 locals recommend
Rosemary Beach
Only 30 min away - my favorite for good restaurants and long walks around beautiful European architecture. Best picture spots 👌
If you have small kids, look for a place called “The kiddie pool”, it’s right behind “The Jetties” at St. Andrews Park. Water is shallow and calm, perfect for small kiddos or snorkeling beginners.
465 locals recommend
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park LnIf you have small kids, look for a place called “The kiddie pool”, it’s right behind “The Jetties” at St. Andrews Park. Water is shallow and calm, perfect for small kiddos or snorkeling beginners.
Rent a pontoon boat to Shell Island - half or full day options available
43 locals recommend
Shell Island Beach
Rent a pontoon boat to Shell Island - half or full day options available
Entertainment
Must do in PCB. I’ve played all the rooms they have, they are so much fun, cant wait to open new one!!
10 locals recommend
Royal Escape Rooms
477 Richard Jackson BlvdMust do in PCB. I’ve played all the rooms they have, they are so much fun, cant wait to open new one!!
Definitely worth to check it out, you can drink beer or wine there. And of course throw axes in the wooden target 🎯
You will love it!!
26 locals recommend
Axe Throwing PCB
525 Richard Jackson BlvdDefinitely worth to check it out, you can drink beer or wine there. And of course throw axes in the wooden target 🎯
You will love it!!
SkyWheel Panama City Beach
15700 L C Hilton Jr DrTake a 360 view of PCB
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach RdSwim with dolphins, kids love it 😍
DOLPHIN BOAT TOURS - MUST DO!!
The best for me is the Sunset tour 🌅🐬
134 locals recommend
Sea Screamer
3605 Thomas DrDOLPHIN BOAT TOURS - MUST DO!!
The best for me is the Sunset tour 🌅🐬
Lots of exotic animals, really fun experience. Just don’t recommend to go in the summer months, since there is zero shade and might be uncomfortable.
217 locals recommend
ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory
9008 Front Beach RdLots of exotic animals, really fun experience. Just don’t recommend to go in the summer months, since there is zero shade and might be uncomfortable.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
12201 Hutchison BlvdGood idea for double red flag days
Kid’s playgrounds, pool, basketball, baseball, tennis courts. Many events year around. If you like sport and activity thats your place
122 locals recommend
Frank Brown Park
16200 Panama City Beach PkwyKid’s playgrounds, pool, basketball, baseball, tennis courts. Many events year around. If you like sport and activity thats your place
Food scene
Yummy shakes at Pier Park mall
the yard milkshake bar
15801 L C Hilton Jr DrI would say the only real “fine dining” in PCB area. I recommend for dates, birthday events, anniversaries and etc
240 locals recommend
Firefly
535 N Richard Jackson BlvdI would say the only real “fine dining” in PCB area. I recommend for dates, birthday events, anniversaries and etc
LOCAL FAV
Long wait though, but it’s worth it, you can check yelp page and join the waiting list online
218 locals recommend
Dat Cajun Place Cafe
2705 Thomas DriveLOCAL FAV
Long wait though, but it’s worth it, you can check yelp page and join the waiting list online
Local recommended - big variety of foods, everything I’ve ever try is 10/10
58 locals recommend
C Level Grill
8014 Front Beach RdLocal recommended - big variety of foods, everything I’ve ever try is 10/10
The Grand Marlin
5323 N Lagoon DrNice view, good seafood options 👌
Capt. Anderson's Restaurant
5551 N Lagoon DrBest seafood buffet
Drinks
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge-Panama City Beach
700 Pier Park DrLive music and drinks 🍹 🍺
They have couple locations in PCB, best night life spot if you ask me, always great bartenders, delicious drinks
112 locals recommend
Ms Newby's Liquors
8711 Thomas DrThey have couple locations in PCB, best night life spot if you ask me, always great bartenders, delicious drinks
Here you can take the best daiquiris and enjoy them at the beach.
309 locals recommend
Pineapple Willy's Restaurant
9875 S Thomas DrHere you can take the best daiquiris and enjoy them at the beach.
Longboards
8746 Thomas DrFun place, drinks, food, music. Lots of famous artists performing
Shopping
Cute local boutique you can find women clothing, jewelry, souvenirs. Also only Vera Bradley retailer in PCB 👜👛
Irene & Co
High-quality groceries. Definitely worth the price tag. If you are not on the budget, I recommend stopping by.
36 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
15500 Panama City Beach PkwyHigh-quality groceries. Definitely worth the price tag. If you are not on the budget, I recommend stopping by.
Best burgers and milkshakes. Usually not a long wait, they have plenty of seatings available
43 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Burger Co.
10031 Hutchison BlvdBest burgers and milkshakes. Usually not a long wait, they have plenty of seatings available
City advice
Don't miss
Beach Flag Warnings System
Please educate yourself on Beach Flag Warnings System, it’s really important to follow the guidance of the local lifeguards for the current beach conditions.
Don't miss
Rip currents
If you're caught in a rip current, don't panic. Swim parallel to the shore until the current weakens, then swim back to the shore.
What to pack
Sunscreen
Always wear sunscreen, sun in Florida can be extremely damaging