People come to Panama City Beach to soak up the rays and play in the waves on the famous sugar white beaches, but there are lots of other diversions to fill your days with while vacationing here. Whether you want to spend all of your time in the water or whether you are more interested in pursuing on-land adventures, you'll never be without something fun to do in Panama City Beach.
Panama City Beach Fishing
The Seafood Capital of the World has to have good fishing, and it does! Enjoy catching great fish, for sport or food, throughout the year in the waters off of Panama City Beach. Whether you want to charter a boat for some deep sea fishing of if you prefer to surf or pier fish you will need to know what is running throughout the year so you'll be prepared.
Whether you are an experienced or amateur diver, you will delight in the natural, historical, and artificial reefs just off the coast of Panama City Beach. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide the perfect environment for exploring reefs, corals, fish, and natural and man made wrecks.
When you're sitting on the beach and admiring the horizon, you're sure to see at least a few bright parachutes floating across the sky. They are parasails! Anyone can do it and it can be a thrilling and wonderful way to experience a view of the coast and horizon from the air. The big chutes can hold up to 4 people so that you and your friends or family can share in this once in a lifetime experience together.
Outdoors in Panama City Beach
St. Andrews State Park - Panama City Beach-Florida
Panama City Beach is home to beautiful St. Andrews State Park. The beautiful part is this natural wonder is a great place to experience some of the unseen wildlife that is natural to Northwest Florida. Take a hike on the nature trails that wind through the park and admire the alligators, deer, birds, plants, and other animals common to our Northwest Florida. St. Andrews State Park also has a secluded beach that is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and salt water fishing. So pack a lunch and make a day of it for the whole family. Vacation lodging close to St. Andrews State Park (East-end) Panama City Beach, Florida: Moonspinner Vacation Condos, Venture Out Vacation Resort, Treasure Island Resort Condos, Seychelles Vacation Condos, and Regency Towers Resort Condo Rentals.
St. Andrews State Recreation Area 4415 Thomas Drive Panama City, FL 32408 (850) 233-5140
Camp Helen State Park - Panama City Beach-Florida
Experience the natural beauty of the West-end Camp Helen Park and unique wildlife. One of the hidden locations where you can enjoy the true beauty of Panama City Beach.