Panama City Beach, FL

Travel Guide

Panama City Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Panama City Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach
Florida featuring general coastal views and a sunset
Panama City Beach which includes signage
Florida Panhandle featuring a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Panama City Beach

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Rosemary Beach

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Experience European Colonial charm in this Gulf Coast community, offering warm waters, beach activities, and a mixed-use town center with shops, restaurants, and live music at Peddler's Pavilion. Explore nearby parks and trails for a dose of nature.

Rosemary Beach
Camp Helen State Park featuring general coastal views

Inlet Beach

Located in south Walton and Bay Counties, Florida, this beach neighborhood is named after Phillips Inlet and offers a serene coastal experience. Enjoy the picturesque shoreline and explore the nearby state park.

Inlet Beach
If you love great coffee and pastries and want to support local business, this beautiful spot is for you. Really good.

Alys Beach

While visiting Alys Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.

Alys Beach
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Seacrest Beach

Located along scenic highway 30A, this beach community offers fishing, kayaking, swimming, golfing, and beachgoing. Explore the nearby coastal dune lake, Camp Creek, for hiking and bird watching.

Seacrest Beach
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WaterSound Beach

If you're spending some time in WaterSound Beach, South Walton Beaches and Seacrest Beach are top sights worth seeing.

WaterSound Beach
St. Andrews State Park showing tranquil scenes and forest scenes

Lower Grand Lagoon

While visiting Lower Grand Lagoon, you might make a stop by sights like St. Andrews State Park and Thomas Drive.

Lower Grand Lagoon
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 499 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 499
AED 586 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.4/10 (1,736 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is AED 271 per night from May 28 to May 29
AED 271
AED 373 total
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,286 reviews)
"Very friendly,Very clean , older rooms . But kept up very well. Waterfront and spectacular views. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
2 out of 5
21905 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is AED 637 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
AED 637
AED 713 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,754 reviews)
"The staff are super friendly the convenience to the beach ,the hotel is older but the rooms are spacious and clean will definitely book again"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
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.
Summerhouse Beach Resort by PHG
Summerhouse Beach Resort by PHG
3.5 out of 5
6505 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Pier Park and Thomas Drive are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
"The property was great the unit was clean and comfortable and right on the beach"

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Summerhouse Beach Resort by PHG
Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals VI
Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals VI
4 out of 5
Panama City Beach
Stay at this 4-star condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, parking (surcharge), and patios. Popular attractions Pier Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark ...
7.8/10 Good! (42 reviews)
"It was great we owed,,,2, unit's for years so it was like home."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals VI
Laketown Wharf
Laketown Wharf
2 out of 5
9860 South Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, parking (surcharge), and a picnic area. Popular attractions Pier Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark ...
Bike week stay
"It was great had no issues with anything. Very comfortable beds. Restaurants and stores were great."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Laketown Wharf
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.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Panama City Beach

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1651
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
1199
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
331
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
65
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
39
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I come to P.C atleast twice a year and i usually stay at lakewarf but this is a nice area more quite

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The beach is very good. The water is clean and clear. In the early morning at around 7am you can watch the dolphins go after fish near the shore. Overall very beautiful beach and would recommend.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

good beach overall but definitely has a shady element - it aint kansas!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love PCB, have been going there my whole life.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Exelente playa

4/5 - Good

DawnH

They are doing road work on Thomas Drive but it didn't really affect us where our condo was