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More than a beach day
Beyond the beach towel there’s Shell Island, state parks, mini golf, real golf, waterparks, trails, museums, wildlife, and plenty to do when the weather sends you indoors.
Free shows in local parks: see our concerts in the park guide.
Nesting season rules and how to help: see our sea turtle guide.
On the water and outdoors
4607 State Park LaneOpen in Maps
Shell Island
Reachable only by boat. The seasonal shuttle leaves from St. Andrews State Park, the address listed here.
5201 North Lagoon DriveOpen in Maps
Island Time
A sailing catamaran for Shell Island and dolphin trips, leaving from Suite 3 on Grand Lagoon.
5325 North Lagoon DriveOpen in Maps
Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise
A family pirate cruise from Lighthouse Marina on Grand Lagoon. FunPCB, next door, handles pontoons, jet skis, dolphin tours, and parasailing. The season runs roughly March through October.
5550 North Lagoon DriveOpen in Maps
Capt. Anderson’s Marina
Deep-sea fishing from the marina on Grand Lagoon.
Inshore, deep-sea and pier fishing: see our fishing guide.
16201 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Russell-Fields City Pier
The City Pier, across from Pier Park, with the dog beach on its west side.
12213 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
M.B. Miller County Pier
The County Pier, farther east on Front Beach Road.
12201 Hutchison BoulevardOpen in Maps
Shipwreck Island
The waterpark on middle beach. Slides, a wave pool, and a full summer day on Hutchison.
15700 L.C. Hilton Jr. DriveOpen in Maps
PCB Wheel
The Ferris wheel at Pier Park, at 15700 L.C. Hilton Jr. Drive.
16200 Panama City Beach ParkwayOpen in Maps
Frank Brown Park
The city’s recreation park. Fields, a playground, and the pool complex next door. Gulf Coast Jam and other big events use this park.
600 Pier Park DriveOpen in Maps
Pier Park after the sand
The wheel, the shops, a movie, and dinner at Pier Park without getting back in the car. The beach is still across the street.
6523 Highway 79, West BayOpen in Maps
Airboat Adventures
Airboat tours and a gator show at 6523 Highway 79 in West Bay, north of the beach. The signs say Airboat Adventures and Gator Country.
Operator site
Watching dolphins without bothering them: see our dolphin guide.
Mini golf
12206 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Goofy Golf
Open since 1959. Two 18-hole courses and the giant statues.
9518 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Pirate’s Island
Two 18-hole adventure courses. Caves, waterfalls, and a pirate village. A full afternoon if you play both.
9129 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Rainforest Black Light
Indoor black-light mini golf and an arcade at 9129 Front Beach Road. An easy option for a rainy day or a break from the heat.
14414 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Hidden Lagoon
Two outdoor 18s, the Waterfall and the Fountain, plus a go-kart track. East of Pier Park, on Front Beach Road.
284 Powell Adams RoadOpen in Maps
Swampy Jack’s Wongo Adventure
Mini golf, go-karts, and other rides on Powell Adams Road, east of Pier Park.
Real golf
100 Fairway BoulevardOpen in Maps
Legacy Golf Club
Formerly Holiday Golf Club. An 18-hole course with a separate par-3 course and practice facilities.
4701 Bay Point RoadOpen in Maps
Bay Point Golf Club
The Nicklaus Design course at Bay Point, on Grand Lagoon.
15475 Topgolf WayOpen in Maps
Topgolf
Hitting bays and a restaurant near Pier Park, where the nets are the outfield.
When you leave the towel
8910 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Wild Encounters Cafe
A cafe next to ZooWorld where the animals are the main event. Reservations are recommended.
9523 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Race City
Go-karts, a roller coaster, and an arcade, with hours that change with the season.
9323 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
Cobra Adventure Park
Go-karts, an arcade, and mini golf at 9323 Front Beach Road. Smugglers Cove Golf is on the same lot.
9910 Front Beach RoadOpen in Maps
WonderWorks
The upside-down building, with more than 100 hands-on indoor exhibits for days when the flag or the heat wins.
17314 Panama City Beach ParkwayOpen in Maps
Man in the Sea
The diving museum on Highway 98. Exhibits cover the history of going underwater, including SEALAB.
23937 Panama City Beach ParkwayOpen in Maps
Camp Helen State Park
A west-end state park between Lake Powell and the Gulf, with a boardwalk on the lake side.
100 Conservation DriveOpen in Maps
Conservation Park
Pine trails and boardwalks inland, off Griffin Boulevard. Gayle’s Trails start here too.
16061 Panama City Beach ParkwayOpen in Maps
Pirates Voyage
A pirate dinner show on Panama City Beach Parkway (Highway 98). Tickets and showtimes are on their site.
8602 Thomas DriveOpen in Maps
Emerald Falls
Go-karts, mini golf, and an arcade on Thomas Drive. The mini-golf course goes by Fantasy Golf on the sign out front.
Thomas Drive
Outlaw Rentals
Golf cart rentals on Thomas Drive, at the lot with the striped lighthouse. Outlaw has other locations along the beach.
Thomas Drive
The Slingshot and the Vomatron
The two ride towers on Thomas Drive, with the colorful Panama City Beach letters out front for photos. Riders must be at least 50 inches tall.
Indoors
14510 Front Beach Road
Funland
An arcade and snack bar next to Alvin’s Island. The operator says it is closed for the rest of 2026, with a planned reopening in February 2027.
9902 South Thomas DriveOpen in Maps
810 Billiards & Bowling
Bowling, billiards, and an arcade inside Laketown Wharf, opened in 2024, with food and a bar in the same room.
513 Richard Jackson BoulevardOpen in Maps
Rock’it Lanes
Bowling, an arcade, and a sports bar at the Shoppes at Edgewater, across from the Edgewater resort.
477 Richard Jackson BoulevardOpen in Maps
Royal Escape Rooms
Escape rooms in the Shoppes at Edgewater, next to the American Charlie building. Book a room ahead.
525 Richard Jackson BoulevardOpen in Maps
Axe throwing, escape rooms, and the rage room
PCB Attractions runs axe throwing, escape rooms, and a rage room in the Shoppes at Edgewater, with axe throwing at Pier Park as well.
15701 L.C. Hilton Jr. DriveOpen in Maps
Dave & Buster’s
Arcade games, sports, and a restaurant inside Pier Park. Eat, drink, play, and watch, under one roof.
Pier Park
The Grand Theatre
The movie theater inside Pier Park, including an IMAX screen.
Pier Park
Mirror Maze
The mirror maze inside Pier Park, with a laser maze next door.
11220 Hutchison BoulevardOpen in Maps
Just Jump
An indoor trampoline park on Hutchison Boulevard, with hours that follow the school calendar.
19 East 4th Street, Panama CityOpen in Maps
Center for the Arts
The city arts center on the corner of 4th Street and Harrison Avenue in downtown Panama City, with galleries, classes, and free admission to the building.
After dark
Looking for live music or what’s happening tonight? Head to Nightlife.