Beach Bonfires in Laguna Beach, PCB

Laguna Beach is the quieter, more laid-back side of Panama City Beach — a community of condos, townhomes, and a handful of small hotels along the western stretch of Front Beach Road. Beach accesses #71 through #85 serve this area, with natural walkovers leading to some of the most uncrowded beaches in all of PCB.

Unlike the high-rise-heavy central strip of Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach has a more residential, low-key character. The buildings here are shorter, the streets are quieter, and the beach has a more natural feel with healthy dune systems and native vegetation. It's the closest thing to a "local" beach experience in PCB.

The Sugar Sands area near access #85 is a recognizable landmark in Laguna Beach, and the natural walkovers between accesses #76 and #77 are among the most scenic beach approaches in PCB. The beach here is wide and uncrowded, especially in the evening — making it perfect for bonfire setups that need space and privacy.

For guests who want a bonfire experience away from the tourist crowds but still within Panama City Beach, Laguna Beach is ideal. The peaceful atmosphere, natural beach setting, and lack of commercial development create a bonfire experience that feels more like 30A than PCB — at PCB prices. You're still just 15 minutes from Pier Park if you want dinner or entertainment before your bonfire.