Panama City Beach Area Attractions

With so many attractions in Panama City Beach and the surrounding areas, the hardest part is deciding what you want to do first. From spending a day at the Water Park to visiting a Gulfarium, to adventuring out on a dolphin cruise or visiting one of out local museums, your choices are endless.

Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 234-5271

Swim with dolphins and see fascinating shows featuring sea lions, dolphins, tropical birds and reptiles. Explore exhibits showcasing sharks, penguins, alligators and other wildlife. Open daily at 9am, rain or shine.

Ebro Greyhound Park
State Hwy 79
Ebro, FL
(850) 234-3943

Live greyhound racing, rain or shine Enjoy fresh-from -the-Gulf seafood
and Ebro's famous prime rib at your private table overlooking the track.
Children are welcome.

Emerald Falls Recreation Center
8602 Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL 
(850) 234-1049

Thrill to go-kart racing on the Vortex, a four-story race track, enjoy a round of miniature golf, and then test your skills on the bumper boats and karts.

Shipwreck Island Water Park
12201 Middle Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 234-3333

Ninety-degree days find hundreds of families and spring-breakers cooling off in the area's biggest water park. Wave pools, tube rides and kid-friendly amusements please all ages.

Zoo World Zoological & Botanical Park
9008 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 230-1243

Home to 350 animals, including 20 endangered species, this zoo features everything from leopards and orangutans to a baby animal nursery. The zoo shelters visitors and furry residents with acres of pine forest and hundreds
of species of plants and trees.

The Grand Theatre
500 South Pier Park
Panama City Beach, FL
(866) 728-6250

Newly opened in the Pier Park lifestyle center, The Grand Theatre treats avid moviegoers to 16 wall-to-wall screens and all stadium seating for up to 3,500 guests. Plus, you can hang out in the arcade while you're waiting for the main feature to begin, then unwind in the specialty cafe after the credits roll.

Airboat Adventures
6513 Laird Park Rd
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 230-3822

Take  a thrilling  backwater trip through real Florida mash areas. Experience
nature like you’ve never seen before, while the crew takes you gliding through inches of water in search of wildlife.  

Capt. Anderson's Marina
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
(Located on Grand Lagoon at Thomas Drive)
(850) 234-5940 or (800) 360-0510

Enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the elegant Lady Anderson dining yacht,
trips to Shell Island, dolphin encounters, glass bottom boat cruise, deep-sea and charter fishing boats, gift shop, Anderson Seafood Market or Mel's Dockside Restaurant.

Jubilee & Treasure Island Deep Sea Fishing
3605 Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 236-2111

The best way to play "go fish" with your family. Set out on their spacious
double-deck fishing boat for a half-day or full-day of fishing. Enjoy the sights from the upper deck, and let the kids enjoy the special activities. An air- conditioned, full-service galley serves breakfast, lunch, snacks, cold drinks, beer and wine. The friendly crew members will ensure a safe, comfortable and exciting time for all. Prices include bait, tackle, license, rod and reel.

Sea Screamer Sightseeing Cruise
5325 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 233-9107

Popular boating attraction that is fun for all ages! Jump on the world's largest speedboat for daytime and sunset cruises, including dolphin sightings by Shell Island. Operating everyday March to November. Snorkel and swim trips available during the summertime in the morning. Cruising alongside the Panama City Beaches for more than 15 years... reserve your spot onboard today!

Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise
5325 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 234-7400 or (866) 964-6461

AAARRH, matey! It's a pirate's cruise kids love! A thrilling and scenic 2-hour
family adventure, including dolphin sightings, great music and nonstop pirate fun. Voted BEST sightseeing adventure on Panama City Beach.

Shell Island Cruises
(850) 785-4878

Snorkel & swim with the dolphins or enjoy a narrated cruise of Historic St. Andrews Bay.

Bay Arts Alliance/Marina Civic Center
8 Harrison Avenue
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 769-1217

Fall in love with art at the beach. Bay Arts Alliance makes it happen with a
variety of thrilling performances and enriching educational experiences, including the Presenting Arts Series at the Marina Civic Center in downtown Panama City, as well as Summer Concert Series in McKenzie Park.

Man in the Sea Museum
17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 235-4101

The Man in the Sea Museum brings you treasures recovered from sunken ships
dating from 1500, along with more recent commercial and naval equipment, vehicles, and habitats. Both kids and adults can climb through a submarine and other exhibits including the SEALAB-1, the world's first working undersea habitat. Come see displays of early diving equipment and watch videos of showing how it was used!

Main Street Gallery of Art
537 Harrison Avenue
Panama City,  FL
(850) 215-4154

Featuring area and regional award winning artists, the gallery plans to offer original art with broad appeal. From paintings, sculptures and glasswork, to leather and metal art.

The Gallery of Art
36 West Beach Drive
Panama City, FL
(850) 785-7110

The Gallery of Art exhibits art by local and regional artists of the Northwest Florida area, resales of works by Emil Holzhauer, Pablo Picasso and Norman Rockwell, as well as resales from local estates. Opened in 1966 because there was no place for the many talented artists of the region to show their work.

Ripley's Believe It or Not
9907 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach,FL
(850) 230-6113

As you get up close to Ripley's weird and unusual collection you'll feel the
energy entering your body. The hair on your arms will stand on end as you proceed through the museum into Ripley's 4D Moving Theatre to experience the ride of your life.

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