Panama City Beach Area Shopping

Like its restaurants and theme parks, Panama City Beach’s shopping complexes offer their own splashy brand of amusement. With live animals, pirate ships, and rides, they are perfect for taking breaks from the sun. For conventional mall shopping, there’s always the large Panama City Mall, with anchor stores Dillard’s, JC Penney and Sears.

Pier Park
600 Pier Park Dr
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 236-9979

Located in the heart of Panama City Beach, Pier Park is destined to become the regions premier shopping address. Developed by Simon Property Group and compromising nearly 920,000 square feet, the open-air regional lifestyle center will open in stages during the first half of 2008 and will be anchored by Dillard’s, JC Penney, Target, Borders Books, Ron Jon Surf Shop and Old Navy. Pier Park is also comprised of fashion and specialty retailers, most of which are new to the market, including Ann Taylor Loft, Jos. A. Bank, Victoria’s Secret, New York and Company, Del Sol and Ulta Cosmetics. In addition, the center embraces many unique dining options such as Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Guglielmo’s Italian Grill, Hofbrau Beer Garden, Back Porch Seafood House, Bootleg Barbeque, Longhorn Steakhouse, Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries, Panera Bread, Reggae J’s Island Grill and many more.  Shoppers can also enjoy movies at The Grand 16-Plex Theatre, which features stadium seating and digital sound.

Silver Sands Factory Stores
10562 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL
(850) 654-9771

A homing beacon for vacationing fashionistas, Silver Sands is the nation's largest designer outlet shopping center. From Bass to Tommy Hilfiger, the mall offers everything from high fashion to home fashion at factory direct prices. Like competitor Destin Commons, its breezy open-air design allows shoppers to stroll from store to store while basking in the sun.

Destin Commons
4300 Legendary Drive
Destin, FL
(850) 337-8700

This new and unique open-air complex features upscale shopping, casual and fine dining, and a 14-screen, stadium-seating movie theater. Children will enjoy its English tea house, Build-a-Bear Workshop, water-spray park, and the Bass Pro Shop's huge indoor aquarium.

Magic Mountain Mall/Alvin's Island Tropical
12010 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 234-3048

Magic Mountain Mall, Alvin’s flagship Panama City store, offers beach wear, souvenirs, and thrills to visitors. Keep an eye out for the store’s daily live shark and alligator feedings, and a bevy of colorful parrots.

Panama City Mall
2150 N. Cove Blvd
Panama City, FL
(850) 769-3659

The Panama City Mall has over 100 specialty shops from Dillard’s, the Gap, and Nine West to Starbucks, Best Buy, and Sunglass World. Spend an hour or stay the entire day, or grab a bite at one of the many food court eateries.

Salty Dog Surf Shop
11930 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 230-3430

Home of the original Salty Dog T-shirts. Features brand name sunglasses, clothing and jewelry.

Shipwreck LTD
10570 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 233-6750

This tropical shopping paradise has surf wear, swim wear, shoes, souvenirs, and beach supplies. Gear up at this shop for a day on the beach.

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