Area Guide

Gulf World

Gulf World Marine Park features dolphin shows, dolphin and sea lion encounters, swimming with dolphins, stingray and shark feeding, animal talent shows and so much more!

Guests of By The Sea Resorts receive 20% off general admission and 10% off programs. To redeem, show your room key at Gulf World’s ticket office or use promo code bythesea2019 on their website.

Shipwreck Island

Shipwreck Island water park is filled with water attractions including: river rapids, a wave pool, kiddie pools, and a lazy river, sure to bring smiles to every member of your family. Don’t miss out on the Tree Top Drop, it features two water slides starting from a 65 foot high platform!

Beachfront Adventures

Featuring zip lines, go karts, off road buggies, a ropes course, an aqua maze, and mini-golf, Beachfront Adventures offers fun for all ages. After you work up an appetite, Panama Grill serves up delicious American fare on-site.

Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek is the Mini-Golf King of Panama City Beach. Boasting two 18-hole courses with an African safari theme, your family will have a blast playing putt-putt. Coconut Creek also features the largest maze in Panama City Beach – The Gran Maze.

Race City

Featuring the largest arcade on the beach, as well as the only roller coaster, Race City is a classic Panama City Beach landmark. Race City also offers indoor mini-golf, bumper boats, bumper cars, a Skycoaster swing, and many more attractions.

Ripley's Believe it or Not Odditorium

Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium is the only place in Panama City Beach where you’ll find shrunken heads, sculptures made of scrap car parts, an authentic vampire killing kit, one-of-a-kind artwork, tons of hands-on interactive activities, and a wicked floating car!

Guests of By The Sea Resorts can use the promo code ByTheSea for 20% off all combo tickets.

Just Dance

The party never stops in Panama City Beach. With clubs like Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Club La Vela, the biggest nightclub in the U.S., plus smaller spots like Ms. Newby’s Panama City Beach boasts a great dancing scene.

Feel the Rhythm

Panama City Beach hosts many annual music festivals, including the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam and Spring Jam, which bring in famous artists like Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, and many more. If country isn’t your thing, no worries! The Seabreeze Jazz Festival is held every year at the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater and features Jazz musicians from across the globe!

Live Music

Panama City Beach also claims a laid-back culture, with great live music at restaurants and lounges like Schooners, Spinnaker, our own Barefoot Restaurants, and many more!

Signal Hill

Panama City Beach’s oldest golf course, Signal Hill is nestled between the Gulf and lagoon, amounting in breathtaking scenery featuring challenging greens and fairways. Great for the occasional golfer or those with single digit handicaps. Swing by the onsite clubhouse and restaurant for great food & a cold beer!

Holiday Golf

Recently renovated, Holiday Golf showcases high-quality remodeled greens and many water features. It is conveniently located only a few minute from all of our resorts. Drop by the driving range, if you’re looking to test your swing.

Camp Creek Golf

Located between Scenic Highway 30A and Highway 98, Camp Creek is truly an oceanfront golfing experience with few flat lies and several quick-rolling tiered greens. Several US Open Qualifiers have been hosted at Camp Creek, and it has consistently been revered as one of the best public courses in the United States.

Bay Point Golf

Bay Point offers two spectacular Florida Panhandle golf courses, located minutes from the white, sandy beaches of Panama City Beach near Highway 30A. Both golf courses are carved from Northwest Florida’s natural terrain of scrub oaks, pines and saltwater marshes. Each award winning golf course layout is unique, challenging and unforgettable.

Nature Walk Golf

Nature Walk Golf is tucked away in native Floridian foliage, majestic oaks and tall pines. Known for its well maintained greens and ease of play, Nature Walk has been a local favorite since its opening in 1997. In addition to its Par 60 lay-out, Nature Walk also features a driving range and large putting and chipping green.

Shark's Tooth Golf

Shark’s Tooth is hidden among the natural oaks and pines of the Wild Heron sanctuary that incorporates the lakeshore and protected wetlands and uplands. Shark’s Tooth is perfect for those searching for a quiet natural setting and looking forward to golfing at their own pace.

Pier Park

With plenty of stores to suit any shopper’s need, Pier Park in Panama City Beach is the perfect place to spend the day. From fashionista favorites like Francesa’s to coastal beach picks like Ron Jon Surf Shop, there’s something for everyone. 

Coastal Decor

Bring the beach home with coastal decor from shops and markets along the gulf coast. Peruse more than 20 vendor booths at Beach House Market for a variety of housewares, jewelry and more. Transform your digs into a coastal cottage with signs, woodwork and more from Beach Bum Decor. Pick the perfect piece of driftwood or spot the ideal seashell at Pieces on the Beach.  

Beach Essentials

With plenty of beachwear and souvenir shops throughout Panama City Beach, shopping is a breeze! Pick up the perfect gift for everyone in the family or buy the basics at a bargain price. From sunscreen to beach towels to flip-flips and more, you’ll be able to find it on the gulf coast. 

Deep Sea Fishing

Famous for its turquoise waters, Panama City Beach is the perfect place to charter a ride into the Gulf of Mexico for a big catch. Hook a marlin, wahoo and more on an overnight adventure with Blue Water Connection or cut down on travel time with Blessed Moon Charters, specializing in inshore fishing. 

Pier Fishing

Home to the longest twin fishing piers on the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach offers up plenty of pier fishing opportunities. Enjoy a day of fishing and stunning gulf cost views from the The Russel-Fields Pier or the M.B. Miller Pier for $6.