Beautiful Panama City Beach, located in Bay County, on the Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida.  Panama City Beach is a gorgeous destination for fun, sun, and great weather all year long; boasting, on average, over 320 days of sunshine per year.  Arrive in Panama City Beach, walk onto her sugar-white sand beaches and watch how the ocean gives way to dramatic colors of emerald, turquoise, and aqua, and it is easy to see how this area and points west of PCB get the name the "Emerald Coast".  The temperate climate and the warm, salty breezes from the Gulf of Mexico keep this destination hot spot comfortable all year long.

     That wonderful briny air always kick-starts an appetite.  So, when hunger checks in, check out the endless array of palate pleasers here in this paradise.  A locals' favorite for fresh seafood?...Yes, please! Drop by this classic Old Florida fish house owned and operated by a fisherman and his family...Capt's Table, and yes, that is the correct spelling for this iconic family restaurant.  Just a few steps away from the docks in old St. Andrews, you'll find Snapper, Cobia, fresh-fried Mullet with a side of cheese grits, and a real local favorite; fried Grouper throats and Grouper cheeks!  Also, try their Smoked Tuna Dip, She Crab Soup, and their sautéed crab claws.  Come on over and have a seat at the Capt's Table!!  Also, a locals' choice in historic St. Andrews is Hunt's Oyster Bar on Beck Avenue.  Stop in for some clam chowder and a grilled Mahi-Mahi sandwich or a Shrimp Po-Boy.  Don't miss out on their delicious scallops and, of course, the fresh oysters-raw, steamed, or Cajun Baked...delicious!  Looking for a gorgeous view of the beach while you dine?...take in the mesmerizing Emerald Coast while having a "Willy Basket" at the famous Pineapple Willy's on Thomas Drive.  Choose from golden-fried Popcorn shrimp, clam strips, or the catch of the day served with fries.  And always a group favorite around here...Shrimp & Grits, The Shrimp Dinner, or the Seafood Platter, all served up to the sound of the surf and taste of salt air...a beautiful combination!  And like hanging with old friends, you will always feel comfortable at iconic beach hangouts like Schooner's Last Local Beach Club, Sharky's, and Shuckums Oyster Pub & Grill.  All offering up tasty treats from the sea!  Come and join in the feeding frenzy!

     Endless activities here in Panama City Beach.  Get out on the water and do some fishing with Panama City Inshore Fishing Charter and get fishing instructions and casting lessons for beginners and advanced techniques for the experts.  Head over to beautiful Shell Island on a pontoon boat rental.  Be the captain of your own pontoon boat and look for marine life like dolphins and sea turtles.  Cruise at your own leisure!  Rent a jet ski, a paddle board, or a kayak and get right out on the water.  Enjoy great health benefits that the healing salty sea has to offer!  For family fun night and couples alike, check out Race City Amusement Park featuring Go-Kart tracks, Bumper Boats, a Skycoaster Ride, and a Mega-Arcade!  The fun never ends!! Drive over to Captain Anderson's Marina in Upper Grand Lagoon and choose one of the many private charter boats that will take you on an excursion of a life time.  Whether it is sport fishing, trolling, or bottom fishing, Captain Anderson's offers connections to Northwest Florida's top fishing guides!

     Looking for some off-beach fun?  Try out Gulf World Marine Park where you can swim with dolphins in a controlled environment, see tropical birds, sea lions, flamingos, and alligators.  Also, check out Panama City Beach's four-story interactive fun lab at Wonderworks, which offers over 100 exhibits and challenges where participants can compete and interact with each other.  And don't miss the exciting Man in the Sea Museum.  Here, visitors can learn about diving history and see a large collection of antique diving equipment which highlights the success of underwater exploration. Climb through exhibits like a submarine and the SEALAB-1, the world's first working undersea habitat. 

After all of this activity, a little nap might be in order.  Choose from many great condos, hotels, and villas with prices to fit any budget.  Legacy By The Sea, Seahaven Beach Hotel, The Chateau Motel, and Continental Condominiums, just to name a few.  Step out on your balcony and enjoy a famous Panama City Beach sunset.  The dazzling array of colors in lavender, peach, coral, and deep shades of red and orange in combination with the hypnotic fragrance of the ocean invite you to extend your stay.  Whether a visitor or permanent resident, Panama City Beach offers great fun for people of all ages and wonderful memories which will last a lifetime!  

Panama City Beach, a shining jewel on Florida's "Emerald Coast"...come and join the fun!!!