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Weekend Getaways to Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach
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Panama City Beach, with its trademark white sand and warm Gulf waters, attracts everyone from spring-breakers to retirees, singles to families. As a result, the city offers a range of activities for all ages and interests. Families won't want to miss the huge Shipwreck Island water park or the hundreds of animals and plants at Zoo World. Golfers will find plenty of top-rated courses and outdoor types can canoe, fish and nature walk at St Andrew's State Nature Park. And there's always the city's famous 27 miles of beautiful oceanfront.
 
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten track, but all are worth a visit.
Family funFamily fun
Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise: Come, if you dare, to walk in a pirate's shoes and see through a pirate's eyes! Enjoy an exciting and scenic 2-hour family adventure cruise that includes dolphin sightings, great music and non-stop pirate activities for the kids. Cold beer, soda, snacks, t-shirts & pirate souvenirs are available on board as well as clean restrooms. It's the Greatest sightseeing adventure ever! We're located on Grand Lagoon in the Lighthouse Marina next to the Boatyard Restaurant. Open March through October!
Address: 5325 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: (850) 234-7400
Gulf World Marine Park: This marine park features animal shows and a special program called "Gulf World Trainer for a Day".
Address: 15412 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: 850 234 5271
Admission fee
Shipwreck Island: Plunge, ride, whirl, dunk, swim -- whew! At the end of your day at Shipwreck Island, you'll be exhilarated, exhausted and soaked.
Address: 12201 Middle Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: 850 234 3333
Admission fee
BeachesBeaches
St. Andrews State Park: Known for its beautiful white sand beach and crystal clear waters, this popular state park also offers canoeing, camping and fishing.
Address: 4607 State Park Lane, Panama City, Florida
Phone: 850 233 5140
Admission fee
GolfGolf
Hombre Golf Club: The Wes Burnham-designed golf layout features water on 15 of the 18 original holes, with four sets of tees that challenge every level of player.
Address: 120 Coyote Pass, Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: 850 234 3673
Green fee
Nicklaus Design Course at Marriott Bay Point: Measuring 6942 yards from the Championship tees, this challenging layout was designated as the number one slope-rated course in the Continental USA.
Address: 4200 Marriott Dr, Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: 850 235 6950
Green fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Thomas Donut & Snack shop: There are more than donuts at this breakfast and lunch spot. Burgers, dogs, chicken and pizza will satisfy your hunger cravings.
Address: 19208 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, Florida
Phone: (850) 234-8039
The key lime donut is a tasty Florida treat.
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travellers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Emerald Isle Resort and Condominiums
Popularity index: #6 in Panama City Beach
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Celadon Beach Resort
Popularity index: #26 in Panama City Beach
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Legacy by the Sea
Popularity index: #14 in Panama City Beach
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Sterling Resort
Popularity index: #49 in Panama City Beach
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Comfort Suites Panama City Beach
Popularity index: #16 in Panama City Beach
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MainStay Suites
Popularity index: #26 in Panama City Beach
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Recommended Reading
"A Vacation Town Tries to Take Off Its Blue Collar"  New York Times (free registration required), 5 Jan 2007
Panama City Beach is hoping it will become an upscale tourist destination in the coming years.
"Panama City Beach"  TheCelebrityCafe.com, 1 Dec 2002
The inviting accommodations at the Edgewater Beach Resort and a chance to swim with dolphins make a memorable Florida vacation.
"Desperate In Panama City"  Travelers Digest
The "Redneck Riviera" proves worthy of the nickname.
"Let Us Now Praise the Old Florida . . ."  Washington Post (free registration required), 23 Mar 2008
Head to Florida's Panhandle for a classic vacation experience.
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