Santa Monica
Panama City Beach
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Popular places to visit
Pier Park
Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.
Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?
Carillon Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carillon Beach during your travels in West Panama City Beach? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
Rosemary Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rosemary Beach during your trip to Panama City Beach? Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the cycling trails.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.
Things to do
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
Original CRUISIN TIKIS 90 min Cruise - Grand Lagoon
Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach Sunset Catamaran Sail on The Privateer
Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
Top hotels in Santa Monica
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Great room with balcony view. Room was tidy. Conveniently located to local restaurants, Walmart and Target, walking distance to the pier. Great stay for Ironman Florida.
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Room was clean. Great staff. Great location. Fantastic views. Our second year staying here. We love it!
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Staff friendly. If owner puts money into, it can be top notch.
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Hyatt Place Panama City Beach
Great place to get away and see iconic views of the beach. I will definitely be back. Great customer service as well!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025
Bikini Beach Resort
Great location and beachfront bar
Reviewed on 30 Oct, 2025
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Rooms are very clean. Friendly staff. We had an issue with our door lock. The maintenance guys were fantastic. Arrived and fixed the problem in a few minutes. Highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Laguna Beach Estates
When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riviera Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Riviera Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carillon Beach and Powell Lake.
Laguna Beach
Beaches and golf courses are some things travellers note about Laguna Beach. Check out Russell-Fields Pier or Pier Park while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
El Centro Beach
Though El Centro Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Russell-Fields Pier and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze.
Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rosemary Beach and Camp Helen State Park.
