Guidebook for Panama City Beach
Food Scene
The view is stellar and the food is unique. Upscale.
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148 locals recommend
The Grand Marlin
5323 N Lagoon DrThe view is stellar and the food is unique. Upscale.
Take a look at my list under additional information. The hyperlinks will not work, but you can copy/paste to check out my picks.
This place has been a part of PCB for decades and is just a neat spot to check out.
28 locals recommend
Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar At Zen Garden
707 Richard Jackson BlvdThis place has been a part of PCB for decades and is just a neat spot to check out.
Liza's Kitchen
7328 Thomas DrGreat for lunch. Sandwiches, soups, salads.
Close to the condo.
Do yourself a favor and have a shrimp po-boy here! Fresh bread straight from Gambinos bakery in New Orleans.
30 locals recommend
David's New Orleans Style Cafe & Sno-Balls
13913 Panama City Beach PkwyDo yourself a favor and have a shrimp po-boy here! Fresh bread straight from Gambinos bakery in New Orleans.
FINNS Island Style Grub
7210 Thomas DrTwo words - Fish Tacos
A classic real deal seafood restaurant that has been in business for over fifty years. Pricey but worth it with the history and ambiance.
184 locals recommend
Capt. Anderson's Restaurant
5551 N Lagoon DrA classic real deal seafood restaurant that has been in business for over fifty years. Pricey but worth it with the history and ambiance.
J. Michael's Restaurant
3210 Thomas DrAn old school seafood joint. Fun and casual.
Breakfast and brunch at Andy's is always a good idea. It will be busy but worth a little wait.
97 locals recommend
Andy's Flour Power Cafe-Bakery
2629 Thomas DrBreakfast and brunch at Andy's is always a good idea. It will be busy but worth a little wait.
It will be busy here but it will also always be good!
13 locals recommend
Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch
1114 Thomas DrIt will be busy here but it will also always be good!
Dat Cajun Place Cafe
2705 Thomas DriveGood food and live music, bar and raw bar for 'slurps'
Parlor Doughnuts
Everyone should try at least one Parlor Doughnut - so decadent!
Parks & Nature
A beautiful beach with jetties and a natural kiddie pool. They also have a snack shop, restroom facilities, rinsing showers, picnic tables, and grills.
465 locals recommend
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park LnA beautiful beach with jetties and a natural kiddie pool. They also have a snack shop, restroom facilities, rinsing showers, picnic tables, and grills.
Camp Helen State Park
23937 Panama City Beach PkwyBeautiful historic park with bay and gulf access.
Gayle's Trails
Birding paradise with well maintained facilities and walking/biking paths.
Located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, the Russell-Fields Pier sits 1500 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico. Spectators can walk the pier for a daily fee of $4.00. Daily fishing licenses can be purchased for $7.00. Open all year. Fish caught in season: Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red fish, Blues, Blue liners, Pompano, Flounder, Hardtails and other varieties. Rod rentals bait and tackle available on site.
41 locals recommend
Russell-Fields Pier
16201 Front Beach Rd
Located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, the Russell-Fields Pier sits 1500 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico. Spectators can walk the pier for a daily fee of $4.00. Daily fishing licenses can be purchased for $7.00. Open all year. Fish caught in season: Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red fish, Blues, Blue liners, Pompano, Flounder, Hardtails and other varieties. Rod rentals bait and tackle available on site.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a fun and iconic old school arcade right in the heart of PCB.
27 locals recommend
Fun-Land Arcade & Snack Bar
14510 Front Beach RdThis is a fun and iconic old school arcade right in the heart of PCB.
From Thunderbeach to sporting events to live music venues - this is the park!
122 locals recommend
Frank Brown Park
16200 Panama City Beach PkwyFrom Thunderbeach to sporting events to live music venues - this is the park!
The animals in this park are well cared for and loved by many. You can feed some of them including the beautiful giraffes. It makes for a fun day usually about 2-3 hours to really look around.
217 locals recommend
ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory
9008 Front Beach RdThe animals in this park are well cared for and loved by many. You can feed some of them including the beautiful giraffes. It makes for a fun day usually about 2-3 hours to really look around.
This is a short drive from the condo on North Lagoon. One of the best ways to access 'the island' with a group of friends is to rent your own pontoon for the day and explore the beautiful bay.
32 locals recommend
Lagoon Pontoons
5201 N Lagoon DrThis is a short drive from the condo on North Lagoon. One of the best ways to access 'the island' with a group of friends is to rent your own pontoon for the day and explore the beautiful bay.
Walk from the condo to putt putt, arcade, bumper boats and if you are one of the fearless types - the sling shot :)
42 locals recommend
Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center
8602 Thomas DrWalk from the condo to putt putt, arcade, bumper boats and if you are one of the fearless types - the sling shot :)
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
9907 Front Beach RdKids really enjoy this oddity.
A fun activity if you have young ones or are young at heart!
279 locals recommend
WonderWorks Panama City Beach
9910 Front Beach RdA fun activity if you have young ones or are young at heart!
Race City PCB
9523 Front Beach RdGo Karts and more
Supporting this park helps fund the care of many injured animals and they also successfully rehab many cold snapped turtles, plus it is fun and they have a couple of live shows. There are animal encounters as well!
348 locals recommend
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach RdSupporting this park helps fund the care of many injured animals and they also successfully rehab many cold snapped turtles, plus it is fun and they have a couple of live shows. There are animal encounters as well!
Want to rent a pontoon or jet ski?
A short drive from the condo.
38 locals recommend
Adventures at Sea
5709 N Lagoon DrWant to rent a pontoon or jet ski?
A short drive from the condo.
Drinks & Nightlife
Schooners
5121 Gulf DrThe view. The food and drinks. The music.
Buster's Beer & Bait
Beer, bait, music. What a combo.
Essentials
There are several location - this one is probably the quickest/closest. Also, there is a Freshmarket and several WinnDixie locations nearby.
50 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Magnolia Plaza
2419 Thomas DrThere are several location - this one is probably the quickest/closest. Also, there is a Freshmarket and several WinnDixie locations nearby.
Florida Watersports
Fishing supplies and gear, live bait, good beer selection. Cool apparel.
Dollar General
If you forgot something there are two DGs very close.
Winn-Dixie
2533 Thomas DrLess than three miles from the unit, food/pharmacy.
The Fresh Market
15500 Panama City Beach Pkwy$$$
Shopping
Mr. Surf's Surf Shop
7220 Thomas DrCentral location for boards and cool gear for decades.