The Panama City Beach motto is “The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”, and that is precisely what you will find in this seaside town of 15,000 year round residents on Florida’s panhandle. The fantastic beaches and easy going atmosphere make Panama City Beach a fantastic vacation destination for anyone looking for an idyllic vacation spot. The emerald green ocean serves as a backdrop to the white sand beaches which are widely known as the best on the Gulf Coast. Fishing, shell hunting, and long seaside walks are major draws to the city.

Fishing is one of the more popular pastimes in Panama City Beach. Charters are a great way to cruise the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and to experience the excitement of sport fishing. Panama City Beach has many charter boats and companies that will cater to a variety of needs, whether all day or overnight fishing excursions or short half day family trips, the marinas at Panama City Beach offer something for everyone. Beach vacations are all the better when you bring home pictures of your prize catch and the wonderful dinner it provided.

As with much of Florida, golf is a main attraction. Common temperatures in the region hover around 74 degrees and the sun shines 320 days a year, so there are very few vacation destinations more appealing for the enthusiastic golfer. Panama City Beach and the larger, neighboring Panama City are home to six championship golf courses and the city is regularly rated in the top three golfing getaways in the United States by Golf Digest. Some of the more notable courses include the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort and Spa which maintains the Club Meadows Course and the Nicklaus Resort Course.

The Callaway Bay Golf Club draws consistently high ratings. Signal Hill Golf Course and Bay Dunes are good values with comparatively uncomplicated play, so they are fitting for families out for a spectacular day of golf. For wonderful scenery, the Pelican Point Golf Course and Nature Walk Golf Course are definitely worth a visit. All of these golf courses possess great bed and breakfasts to stay at with gorgeous views.

As you might expect, seafood is the culinary specialty in Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach and neighboring Panama City host many of the finest restaurants in the region. From casual cafes on the sand to gourmet bistros and five star restaurants, Panama City Beach is an excellent destination for a culinary connoisseur.

The Boar’s Head Restaurant on Beach Front Road is well known for surf and turf. The Montego Bay Seafood House is a long standing local favorite and has a notorious raw oyster bar. The Saltwater Grill on Middle Beach Road offers more elegant fare, with a romantic atmosphere and a famed 25,000 gallon tropical saltwater aquarium. Of course, these are just a handfull of the many restaurants that can be discovered in Panama City Beach.

Wesley Mathews is part of the travel team at FindVacationRentals.com and FindBedandBreakfast.com. These directories provide detailed information on beach rental accommodations and things to do.