El Centro Beach
Panama City Beach
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Popular places to visit

Alys Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Alys Beach, a popular beach in Panama City Beach. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Pier Park
Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.

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.

Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?

St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.

Frank Brown Park
Indoor and outdoor facilities in this Florida park offer fun for kids, sports teams, individual athletes, groups and even the family dog.
Things to do

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach

Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach

Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour

Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
Top hotels in El Centro Beach

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Very good stay at the hotel, its a clean and the behavior of the staff was good. I will advise stay at the beachfront not at the opposite side
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
The location was excellent. Loved the views of the beach and hearing the ocean. No one came to clean our room the entire stay which was ok but I did ask the Fri t desk for towels to be delivered but it was not. It was no problem reusing the towels but I would expect if you made a request at the front ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
The humidity in the room was so high that my C-Pap condensed it into water in my mask. There’s definitely a residual musty air in the room, and it came home within our clothes.
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Front desk staff were great, as was maintenance! We had to ask for our room to be clean and it still only happened once. It’s an older building and you can tell things are broken and not really up to par but for the price who am I to complain?
Reviewed on 28 Apr, 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
I would’ve gave it less stars than I did but the beach access was wonderful. However, there’s two flights of stairs that you have to go up and down if you do not get put on the third floor, no elevators no ramps. Housekeeping does not check daily to see if you need anything.
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
Family friendly and spring breakers too! We enjoyed all the pools and lazy river as well as the beach access and covience to get out to the water. The Tiki Bar was just right for ordering drinks for the beach. Room was very clean as well as the bathroom. We had a long balcony with a partial view ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Centro Beach

Miramar Beach
Though Miramar Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Museum of Man in the Sea and Pier Park.

Laguna Beach
Beaches and golf courses are some things travellers note about Laguna Beach. Check out Museum of Man in the Sea or Pier Park while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Bid-a-wee Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Bid-a-wee Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pier Park and Panama City Beaches.

Bahama Beach
Bahama Beach might not have many top sights, but Panama City Beaches and Holiday Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna Beach Estates
When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Pier Park and Carillon Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach are top sights worth seeing.

