Activity Guide
Things to Do in Panama City Beach
Your complete guide to the best activities, attractions, and experiences in Panama City Beach — from beach bonfires to water parks to the best nightlife on the Gulf Coast.
Best of PCB
The Best Things to Do in Panama City Beach
27 miles of beach, world-class fishing, family attractions, and the best nightlife on the Gulf Coast. Here's everything you need to know.
Evening
Beach Bonfires
The #1 evening activity in PCB. Professional setup with luxury seating, s'mores, tiki torches, and a dedicated attendant. Available at every beach access.
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Pier Park
PCB's entertainment hub — 120+ stores, restaurants, the SkyWheel, IMAX theater, and Dave & Buster's. Open-air shopping and dining right on the beach.
Dining
Beach Picnics
Styled boho picnic setups on the sand with cushions, a low table, and a full place setting. Perfect for couples or groups.
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Fishing
Deep-sea charters, pier fishing at the M.B. Miller County Pier, and surf fishing along Thomas Drive. The Gulf is rich with red snapper, grouper, and mahi.
Water Sports
Water Sports
Jet ski rentals, parasailing, banana boat rides, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Multiple rental operators along Front Beach Road and Thomas Drive.
Family
Shipwreck Island
PCB's waterpark with slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and kid-friendly areas. Open seasonally from May through September.
Experience
Beach Photography
Professional photo sessions at sunset or during your beach bonfire. Capture your PCB vacation in stunning golden-hour light.
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Dolphin Cruises
Sunset dolphin cruises and snorkeling tours depart from Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews Marina. See bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.
Outdoor
St. Andrews State Park
One of Florida's best state parks — pristine beaches, hiking trails, snorkeling at the jetties, and a shuttle to Shell Island. $8 per vehicle.
Family
Gulf World Marine Park
Interactive marine life encounters — swim with dolphins, feed stingrays, and see sea lion shows. A top family attraction in PCB.
Guide
Beach Access Guides
PCB has 100+ public beach accesses along Thomas Drive, Laguna Beach, and Sunnyside. We've mapped the best ones with photos and facilities info.
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Nightlife
Thomas Drive bars, Coyote Ugly, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge at Pier Park, and the clubs along Front Beach Road. PCB's nightlife is the liveliest on the Gulf Coast.
PCB Neighborhoods
Where to Go in Panama City Beach
Thomas Drive (East End) — The heart of PCB. Home to Schooners, Pineapple Willy's, and the best beach accesses (#1-24). The most scenic stretch with restaurants and nightlife steps from the sand.
Laguna Beach — The quiet side of PCB. Condos, townhomes, and natural beach walkovers along accesses #71-85. Perfect for families and anyone seeking peace.
Sunnyside & West End — The far west end near Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park. Accesses #86-98 offer uncrowded beaches and stunning sunsets.
Front Beach Road & Pier Park — The commercial strip with the SkyWheel, shopping, restaurants, and attractions. More tourist-oriented but packed with entertainment options.
#1 Evening Activity
Beach Bonfires in Panama City Beach
The best thing to do in PCB at night. Professional bonfire setup with luxury seating, s'mores, tiki torches, and a dedicated attendant. Available at every beach access along Thomas Drive, Laguna Beach, and Sunnyside. Packages start at $445.
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Beach Bonfire Locations We Serve
From Panama City Beach to Santa Rosa Beach, we bring premium bonfire experiences to every community along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Panama City Beach Bonfires
Experience the magic of a professionally curated beach bonfire on the stunning shores of Panama City Beach. Crystal-clea...
Explore Panama City Beach →Inlet Beach Bonfires
Inlet Beach offers an intimate, uncrowded setting for your beach bonfire experience. Nestled at the eastern gateway of 3...
Explore Inlet Beach →Rosemary Beach Bonfires
Rosemary Beach is the perfect backdrop for an upscale bonfire experience. Let us bring the fire, s'mores, and ambiance t...
Explore Rosemary Beach →Seaside Bonfires
The picturesque town of Seaside and its beautiful Gulf-front beaches set the scene for an unforgettable bonfire gatherin...
Explore Seaside →Seagrove Beach Bonfires
Seagrove Beach's natural coastal dune landscape creates a secluded, intimate atmosphere for your beach bonfire. One of 3...
Explore Seagrove Beach →Santa Rosa Beach Bonfires
Santa Rosa Beach stretches across miles of pristine Gulf shoreline. Our professional bonfire setup transforms your eveni...
Explore Santa Rosa Beach →Miramar Beach Bonfires
Miramar Beach combines the laid-back charm of 30A with easy access from Destin. Enjoy a professionally curated beach bon...
Explore Miramar Beach →30A Bonfires
From Inlet Beach to Dune Allen, we bring unforgettable beach bonfire experiences to every community along Florida's icon...
Explore 30A →Alys Beach Bonfires
Alys Beach's striking white Bermuda-style architecture and pristine Gulf shoreline create a cinematic backdrop for your ...
Explore Alys Beach →WaterColor Bonfires
Nestled between Western Lake and the Gulf, WaterColor offers a nature-inspired setting for your beach bonfire with paste...
Explore WaterColor →WaterSound Beach Bonfires
WaterSound Beach is one of the most secluded and exclusive communities on 30A — a wide, private beach setting perfect fo...
Explore WaterSound Beach →Seacrest Beach Bonfires
Seacrest Beach is a vibrant, family-friendly community in the heart of eastern 30A with easy beach access and a welcomin...
Explore Seacrest Beach →Grayton Beach Bonfires
The oldest and most authentic town on 30A, Grayton Beach offers a laid-back, artsy atmosphere and a beach consistently r...
Explore Grayton Beach →Blue Mountain Beach Bonfires
At the highest elevation point on the Gulf Coast, Blue Mountain Beach offers panoramic views, wide beaches, and a quiet ...
Explore Blue Mountain Beach →Dune Allen Beach Bonfires
Dune Allen Beach marks the western end of 30A with towering natural dunes, proximity to Topsail Hill State Park, and som...
Explore Dune Allen Beach →Gulf Place Bonfires
Gulf Place offers convenient central 30A beach access with shops, dining, and a town green just steps from the sand — th...
Explore Gulf Place →Destin Bonfires
Known as "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village," Destin combines deep-sea fishing, world-class dining, and stunning Gulf...
Explore Destin →Santa Clara Bonfires
Santa Clara is one of 30A's best-kept secrets — a tiny community between Seaside and Seagrove with uncrowded beaches per...
Explore Santa Clara →Camp Creek Bonfires
Camp Creek on eastern 30A features a rare coastal dune lake, a Tom Fazio golf course, and a wide uncrowded beach ideal f...
Explore Camp Creek →Thomas Drive Bonfires
Thomas Drive is the heart of east-end PCB, home to Schooners, Pineapple Willy's, and Rick Seltzer Park. Beach accesses #...
Explore Thomas Drive →Laguna Beach Bonfires
Laguna Beach is the quiet side of Panama City Beach — a laid-back community of condos, townhomes, and natural beach walk...
Explore Laguna Beach →Sunnyside Bonfires
The far west end of Panama City Beach near Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park. Accesses #86-98 offer uncrowded bea...
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