Attractions
Panama City Beach offers a multitude of exciting attractions for all ages! There are unlimited ways to have fun, including many off-beach and indoor activities.
Shipwreck Island Water Park is a tropically-themed 20 acre water park that offers thrilling rides, a 500,000-gallon wave pool, family activity areas for small children, a lazy river and more. Just minutes from Pier Park, Gulf World Marine Park is home to dolphins, California sea lions, sharks, reptiles, stingrays, penguins and more. Spend the whole day learning about these amazing creatures and watching them in action. The animal lover will also want to check out Zooworld, a non-profit educational facility where you can get up close and personal with many different species in a lush tropical setting.
If you happen to be in Panama City Beach on a rare rainy day, there’s no shortage of indoor attractions to choose from. Catch the latest movie at Pier Park’s Grand Theatre. Ripley’s Believe it or Not showcases many odd and unbelievable exhibits, while The Museum of the Man in the Sea offers an interesting glimpse into the history of military, science and recreational diving. The Shubee Flowrider is Panama City Beach’s newest attraction, a double indoor surfing wave providing big thrills for surfers and non-surfers alike – thrill-seekers may also want to try parasailing over the Gulf or bungee jumping at night!
For those wishing to keep their feet firmly on the ground, Panama City Beach offers numerous family-friendly attractions, including Coconut Creek Fun Park where you can play one of two 18-hole mini-golf courses or get lost in the Grand Maze! In the heart of Panama City Beach’s strip, Hidden Lagoon Super Golf and Super Race Track features the longest race track on the Emerald Coast and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. Regardless of your age and budget, there is a Panama City Beach attraction for everyone – see for yourself why this once sleepy and traditional Florida town is now Florida’s number one getaway destination for fun!
