Panama City

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Panama City
Panama City featuring a sandy beach
Panama City
Panama City
Panama City

Visit a popular northwest Florida coastal city, known for its pretty marinas, striking beaches, historic neighbourhoods and downtown attractions.

Panama City offers sunshine, sea and surf with many activities occurring on, near or under the water. Here you can swim, dive, look for dolphins and tour a historic waterfront district.

Go to Capt. Anderson’s Marina to book a deep sea fishing charter or a dolphin sightseeing tour. Take a boat trip to nearby Shell Island. Surf, snorkel and dive off the coast or sunbathe on the beaches.

In Panama City, visit St. Andrew’s Bay to stroll around the marina and browse small boutiques. Sample some of the fresh fish at a waterfront restaurant. Alternatively, try the “Hook and Cook” experience go out on a fishing boat and one of the restaurants will cook your catch.

Explore the historic downtown area, an interesting collection of antique stores, art galleries, coffeehouses and bookstores. View the work of local, national and international artists at the Visual Arts Centre of Northwest Florida.

Take a self-guided history tour of the area. See the Gideon marker commemorating a landmark court judgement that established the public defender system in the United States. Stroll past late 19th-century historic homes. Note the mixture of architectural styles at the John Christo (Senior) Home. Stop by the Saltworks marker noting Panama City’s vital salt production during the Civil War. Round off your visit by sitting in the shade of a tree in McKenzie Park.

From February through October, enjoy food, fun and entertainment at Friday Fest, a large street festival on the first Friday of each month. Restaurants and shops stay open until late, market stalls line the streets and free live music fills the air.

Reach the area by flying into Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Get around by rental car, taxi or public transportation. The Bay Town Trolley Bus System operates several routes, but has no service on Sundays.

Panama City’s pleasant subtropical climate makes it a year-round holiday destination. Visitors often explore neighboring Panama City Beach to enjoy its many family attractions.

Where to stay in Panama City

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Bunkers Cove

Though Bunkers Cove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Panama City Marina and Panama City Mall.

Bunkers Cove
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Bay VIew Addition

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bay VIew Addition and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Naval Support Activity Panama City.

Bay VIew Addition
Panama City showing a beach

Downtown Panama City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Panama City, Panama City Marina and St. Andrews Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Panama City
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St Andrews

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in St Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Resort.

St Andrews
Panama City showing a beach

Gulf Coast Development

When in Gulf Coast Development, you can plan a visit to Panama City Marina and Panama City Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Gulf Coast Development
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Highland City

While Highland City isn't home to many top sights, Panama City Mall and Panama City Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland City
Hathaway Inn
Hathaway Inn
2 out of 5
5126 W US 98, Panama City, FL
The price is S$107 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$107
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thomas Drive and St. Andrews State Park are located ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Hathaway Inn
Quality Inn & Conference Center
Quality Inn & Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
1013 E 23rd St, Panama City, FL
The price is S$101 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$101
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (602 reviews)
"..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Quality Inn & Conference Center
Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport
3 out of 5
5625 Venture Crossings Blvd, Panama City, FL
The price is S$169 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$169
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Panama City. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (582 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Good value"

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Panama City Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shores of Panama Beach Resort
Shores of Panama Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
9900 South Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pier Park and Shipwreck Island ...
5.8/10 (845 reviews)
"Our reservations a suite got lost and Expedia called Shores of Panama and they gave us a large condo on the beach immediately and welcomed us in. Clean, nice personal. One complaint is the parking deck, it was not designed for southern big travel vehicles. Like full size trucks and SUV, but for foreign ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Shores of Panama Beach Resort
Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways
Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways
3.5 out of 5
16819 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pier Park and Frank Brown Park ...
7.2/10 Good! (161 reviews)
Beautiful room.
"Room looked like the pictures which was a pleasant surprise! No false advertising. The bedroom was beautiful and the kids lived having their own room, and we loved having separate bathrooms. There was a drip coffee and a k-cup machine (so you know what kind of coffee to buy). The rocking chairs on ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun, 2025

Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways
Tidewater Beach Resort
Tidewater Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
16819 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pier Park and Frank Brown Park ...
8/10 Very Good! (699 reviews)
"The resort was Awesome lots of room loved the Balcony facing the ocean. The pools and hot tubs were clean and Cool. Everyone was very helpful and nice. If I must leave a complaint it would be the slow elevators."

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

Tidewater Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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