Panama City Beach Attractions

There's always something to do in Panama City Beach. Imagine this... Twenty seven miles of sugar white beaches, sparking emerald green waters palms swaying in a gentle ocean breeze and you have a problem, deciding what to do next! The Miracle Strip stretches before you loaded with attractions and amusements. We know it's hard to choose from jet-skiing, to snorkeling, fine dining cruises, dolphin encounters, a marine park, a zoo, fishing, swimming, sailing, tennis and golf, amusement parks, a water park, miniature golf, incredible dining and state parks.

St. Andrews State Recreation Park and Recreation Area
4607 State Park Lane,
Panama City, FL 32408
850-233-5140
The popular St. Andrews State Park and Recreation area offers camping, biking, fishing,boating, swimming, diving, and surfing. Campers and visitors will find a store, a playground, restrooms, showers, picnic areas.

Located at the far east end of Thomas Drive. The 1,260 acres provide visitors great swimming in warm Gulf waters. The shallow protected area behind the jetty is perfect swim area for small children. Enjoy fishing, snorkeling and diving spots. A boat ramp provides access to the Gulf. The park opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at sunset year around.

St. Andrews State Park's Shell Island
Take the Shell Island Shuttle and watch Bottle-nosed dolphins frolic in the sparking emerald waters off Shell Island. Step back in time and discover the pristine beauty of Shell Island. Shell Island is home to abundant wildlife including the ever smiling bottle-nosed dolphins. Fishing boats, pontoon boats, and kayak rentals are available.Facilities or concessions are not available on Shell Island, but are available at St. Andrew's State Park.
Coolers are welcome.

The Shuttle departs every 1/2 hour, 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Camp Helen State Park
Camp Helen State Park (off Highway 98 and west of Phillips Inlet Bridge) is one newest additions in Florida's reclamation and preservation program. Bordered by Lake Powell, Phillips Inlet, and the Gulf of Mexico, the park draws locals and eco-tourists. Spend a day hiking, picnicking, fishing,
boating and swimming.

Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach Road,
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-234-5271
Gulf World Marine Park is a Panama City Beach institution. One of Florida's top Marine attractions where fun and education mix. Gulf World features five shows and an exciting nighttime laser light show.

The Ray petting pool is always popular with children. Sleek beautiful rays glide close to the surface of the water allowing children to touch them. Gulf World's bottle-nosed dolphins thrill children and adults in scheduled performances throughout the day. Be sure to catch the acrobatic and energetic performances of the sea lions. The Tropical Gardens are home to cockatoos, macaws, flamingos, iguanas, living in the jungle foliage and landscaping.

The Swim-With-Dolphins program that allows guests (ages 5 and up and minimum 48 inches tall ) to get in the water with these amazing marine mammals.

Shipwreck Island Water Park
12000 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3413
850-234-0368

No doubt about it- this is one of the best water parks in Florida. Beginning in March, the park is open Fridays and Saturdays. Then from Memorial Day through August the park is open seven days a week. For the daring, get ready for rushing water adventures. Whitewater enthusiasts..try the Rapid River Run. And for the bold there is the Top Drop, a a 65- foot free fall slide, with a plunge pool waiting at the end.

The Lazy River Ride offers a relaxing trek through the park along a 1,600 foot stream. Families will love the giant inner tube ride as they float down White knuckle River. The younger set will love the Tadpole Hole where they will discover a a submarine, a ship to explore, a giant purple frog slide and more just for tots.

Coconut Creek Fun Park
9807 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
888-764-2199
Coconut Creek Fun park is open year round. The Park offers Minature Golf, and the Gran Maze. The Gran Maze that spans the length of a football field. Tickets must be validated at nautical checkpoints before clocking out at the exit.

Zoo World, Zoological & Botanical Conservatory
9008 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-1243
The 7.5 acre botanical gardens are home to more than 300 animals, including endangered animals. Snow leopards, monkeys, orangutans, other primates, bears, snakes and all kinds of reptiles are housed at ZooWorld. Sidney, the gentle giraffe, is waiting for children to feed him at the petting zoo. Open year-round.

Ebro Greyhound Racing Park
State Hwy 79
Ebro, FL
850-234-3943
Feeling Lucky...Love the races? Ebro Greyhound Park offers Simulcast Wagering year round on greyhound racing to thoroughbred racing. Live greyhound racing from mid January through mid December. Ebro features racing circuits from Calder, Gulf stream and Hialeah Park for thoroughbreds to greyhounds racing from Jacksonville and Tampa. Children are welcome.
Serving Prime rib and Seafood at private tables.

Museum of Man In The Sea
17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL32413
850-235-4101
The museum houses cutting edge deep-dive gear and a comprehensive collection of historic underwater equipment that includes the earliest animal-skin bladder. The museum highlights the history of diving, early underwater relics and recovered shipwrecked treasures. Many originals in ocean exploration are among the scuba gear, submersibles, and commercial diving equipment on display.

Hours are 9 to 5, seven days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.