Panama City Beach Vacations - Florida |
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Panama City Beach >>> 100 miles (161km) east of Pensacola, 100 miles (161km) south west of Tallahassee |
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Panama City Beach HighlightsThe Miracle Strip Amusement Park is dominated by a 105-foot-high (32m) roller coaster but it's just one of over 30 rides, including a traditional carousel for the little ones. The adjoining Shipwreck Island Water Park offers water amusement for all ages and levels of stamina. Gulf World Marine Park features shows with talented dolphins and an assortment of marine creatures. ZooWorld Zoological & Botanical Park is an educational zoo and a participates in a species survival program to protect endangered species. |
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St. Andrews State Park at the east end of the beach has more than 1,000 acres of preserved pristine sand dunes. Picnic areas are are available on both the gulf beach and the Grand Lagoon. For anglers, there are jetties and a boat ramp and a nature trail for hikers and walkers. The area is home to foxes, coyotes, and a herd of deer. Overnight camping is permitted. The uninhabited nature preserve of Shell Island, a narrow barrier island accessible only by boat, is a popular spot for shelling, swimming or just enjoying the beach. Access is via the Shell Island Shuttle. Several cruise boats go to Shell Island and some offer a glass bottom for viewing. |
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There are numerous cruises available. A favourite with children is the 2 hr swashbuckling tour on the pirate ship replica, Sea Dragon. The Glass Bottom Boat, based at Treasure Island Marina, provides a popular narrated educational tour that includes underwater viewing, dolphin spotting, bird feeding and a stop-over at Shell Island. There is fishing in abundance at Panama City Beach, ranging from charter boats, shared party boats and casting a line from the 2 local piers.
As with all the popular destinations in Florida, there is no shortage of golf courses. The area offers a variety of course layouts ranging from 72 hole championship play to 9 hole resort courses.
Photos courtesy of the Panama
City Beach Visitors Bureau & Gulf World Marine Park |
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There is no shortage of
rental boats available from the local marinas for exploring the local
waterways. Jet boats, waverunners, inflatables, and other water sports
equipment is available from several rental outlets. 
The waters off Panama City have more than
50 artificial reefs and shipwrecks that are a popular spot for diving and snorkelling.