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In Florida’s Panhandle 100 miles or so southwest of capital Tallahassee, Bay County’s Panama City -- "Wreck Capital of the South" -- is legendary as a family-oriented subtropical playground with friendly ways, emerald green waters, and sugary white beaches. Powdery sands are composed of quartz crystals, broken down over time, bleached, polished, and deposited by tides on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Kiteboarding, windsurfing, and jet ski action are popular, and anglers populate three fishing piers. Besides beach fun, attractions include water and amusement parks, a zoo, marine park, racetrack, miniature golf, and notable opportunity for wreck diving. Historic wrecks include a 441-foot WWII liberty ship, a 160-foot coastal freighter, the S.S. Tarpon, and a 110-foot tug, The Grey Ghost, as well as the Gulf of Mexico’s best known wreck, the 465-foot Empire Mica. April through September is the best time for diving, and the Panama City Marine Institute has developed 50 artificial reefs off Panama City Beach, with natural reefs just a few miles off shore.

East of the city, the forested 1,260-acre St. Andrews State Park has dunes covered with sea oats, fresh and saltwater marshes, a lagoon swimming hole, fishing jetties and hiking trails, plus 1.5 miles of beach and a couple of campgrounds. Shoppers head for the Panama City Mall, and discount outlets are plentiful. The Panama City Winery is home of citrus, berry and fruit wines. Attracting spring breakers and others in the mood for after dark fun, nightspots range from Buck Wild Saloon, Patches Pub, and Foghorn’s to Hook’s Grille & Grog, Spinnaker Beach Club & Paradise Grill, Karaoke Kafe and Lowe’s Hurricane Lounge. Seafood, from gulf scallops to swordfish steak, stars at many, if not most, area dining spots, with Cajun influence often evident in gumbos, etoufees, and such. Fresh catch unloads daily at the docks and some restaurants let patrons pick entrées fresh from the boat. With more than 20,000 hotel, motel and condo units, Greater Panama City lodging options fit most budgets.

We have organized our listings of Panama City's local hotel accommodations into several geographic areas and alphabetically. You can begin browsing for hotels in the Greater Panama City area by selecting one of the links shown below.

If you are comparing Spring Break destinations, you may also wish to have a look at our Daytona Beach Hotels. If you are looking at various Florida Panhandle destinations, you may also wish to have a look at our Pensacola Hotels for hotel options in the region to the west of Panama City.

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Area Facts: Consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted on the beach in Panama City (the drinking age is 21 years old). The area code for Panama City is 850.

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Said by Readers...

“Noisy and Noisier”Member, Charles Jersawitz, Atlanta - “These people have a problem: whenever the wind blows here they get a sound from the railings like an air…”
Said about: Sterling Beach Resort

“Always Impressed! Love the Sandpiper!”"Sarah", Baton Rouge - “Absolutely LOVE the Sandpiper Beacon! Every year that we go there is always so much for everyone to do! The kids love …”
Said about: Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

“Not So Bad”Private Member, Tifton - “A friend and I stayed here for a last minute thing and it really wasn't that bad. I do not usually do motels but the…”
Said about: Super 8 Motel Panama City

“Sea Haven Beach Hotel”Member, Dothan - “This hotel is at a good location right at the front of the beach...it is a bit out dated but clean and economical as you…”
Said about: Seahaven Beach Hotel

“Sandpiper Beacon Panama City Beach - The Best!”Non-Member, Reader - “Sandpiper Beacon in Panama City Beach came highly recommended by my neighbor. My girlfriend and I decided to give it a …”
Said about: Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

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