Panama City, Florida

Panama City, FL
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Airboat Adventures
14852 Bayview Circle
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-230-3822
Hours: Open year round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Exciting and fast airboat rides! See the real Florida through the eyes of a gator!

Alvin's Big Island Tropical Department Store
12010 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-1149
Hours: Open year round, call for additional information
Admission Free
Alvin's flagship store, The Magic Mountain Mall on Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach,  has daily live shark and alligator feedings! Add in personalized necklaces and custom embroidery, exotic birds and a mysterious mountain waiting to be explored, and you've got a full day's shopping and entertainment in one place!

Barnacle Bay
11209 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL  32407
850-234-7729
Hours: Season 10am-midnight, winter noon-10pm
Admission Charged
Barnacle Bay is a total family destination, with two 18-hole miniature golf courses in a lush and tropical setting. This tropical island golf course is complete with waterfalls, streams, and even caves.

Beach Stable
9008 Panama City Beach Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-0222
Hours: Open daily, 8am-6pm
Admission Charged
Horseback riding. Guided tours. One, two and three hour trails. Ride the piney woods and beautiful bay beaches of Panama City.

Capt. Anderson III - Glass Bottom Boat Cruiser
5550 N. Lagoon Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-3435
Hours: Open daily, closed Nov - Feb
Admission Charged
Cruises to Shell Island daily. Watch dolphins, seabirds, turtles and underwater sea life as the captain gives an informative look at historic St. Andrews Bay. Sunset dolphin encounters every evening 5:15pm until 6:30pm.

Cobra Adventure Park
9323 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-235-0321
Hours: Open daily, 10am-midnight
Admission Charged
Enter the realm of the Cobra and race 9hp go-karts on four levels. Race on the Snow Shot Racers, a one-of-a-kind experience where you are in control as you race up to 60 mph on powerful snowmobiles. The Cobra Arcade is complete with all the latest in electronic games. Experience the roller coaster of the future on the Max Flight Simulator.

Coconut Creek Family Fun Park
9807 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-2625
Hours: Open daily, hours vary by season
Admission Charged
For adventure and fun for the whole family, come experience the challenge of playing Coconut Creek's two excitingly different 18-hole mini-golf courses and experience the pleasure of getting lost in the Gran Maze, a giant-size human maze about the size of a football field. 
 

Dan Russell Municipal Pier
16101 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-233-5080
Hours: Open daily, 24 hours a day
Admission Charged
Fish for cobia, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, flounder, red fish, pompano, and much more at this 1,600 foot concrete pier. Rod rentals, bait and tackle are available on site.

Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center
8602 Thomas Dr. at Joan Avenue
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-1049
Hours: Open year round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
There are three go-kart tracks, including the Vortex (a three story high racetrack) and the Formula II Track (a fast 9hp track), bumper boats and miniature golf (18 or 36 holes) at Emerald Falls. Kids will have a blast at Kids Kingdom, the Kiddie Go-Karts and Krazy Bumper Karts. The Alien Arcade is filled with hundreds of the latest games and the Max Flight Simulator takes you 360 degrees on the roller coaster of the future.

The Glass Bottom Boat
3605 Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-8944
Hours: Open year round, three trips daily in summer
Admission Charged
The air conditioned Glass Bottom Boat's unique and educational Sea School includes underwater viewing, dolphin encounter, crab trap operation, explanation of marine life from shrimp net, sightseeing, bird feeding plus a 50 minute visit to beautiful Shell Island to swim, sun, etc. Reservations are recommended.

Goofy Golf
12206 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-6403
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Enjoy a round of miniature golf with the whole family.

Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-234-5271
Hours: Open 9am daily, rain or shine
Admission Charged
Experience exciting family fun with dolphin, sea lion and tropical bird shows.  The Marine Park also includes a stingray petting pool, sharks, otters, sea turtles and alligators. A pass to the Splash-Magic laser light show is included with General Admission. Special programs include Swim with a Dolphin (Guaranteed) and Trainer for a Day. Special programs require reservations and are not included in General Admission.

Hydrotherapy Kiteboarding & Windsurfing
17644 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-236-1800
Hours: Open year round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Learning to kiteboard or windsurf is easy with a U.S. Sailing Certified instructor and up-to-date equipment.

Island Time Sailing Cruises
3605 Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-7377
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Sail to beautiful "Shell Island" where you can snorkel the calm clear waters of St. Andrews Bay. After snorkeling and lunch, Island Time sails to the favorite playgrounds of the local dolphins. 

Island Extreme Watersports
7030 Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-866-3805
Hours: Open year round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Island Extreme Sports features the Polaris flying boat. Sales and flight lessons are available. Dolphin Jet Ski tours and pontoon boat rentals are available.

Lagoon Pontoons
5915 N. Lagoon Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-235-1800
Hours: Open year round, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Enjoy a day at sea in a pontoon boat that you drive.  Fun for the whole family.

M.B. Miller Pier
12213 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-784-4065
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Enjoy some time fishing or just watching the water roll onto the beach.

Miracle Strip Amusement Park/Shipwreck Island
12000 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-5810
Hours: Vary by season, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Shipwreck Island is a water park with thrill rides, family rides and young children's rides.

Museum Of Man In The Sea
17314 Panama City Beach Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-235-4101
Hours: Open daily 9am- 5pm, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Admission Charged
The Museum of Man in the Sea collects, preserves and interprets man's endeavor to live, work and play under the water. Exhibits from the museum's international collection include all forms of apparatus used underwater including dive gear, submarines and remote operated vehicles. The museum is constantly expanding its collection.

Ocean Opry Music & Comedy Show
8400 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-5464
Hours:  Vary by season, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Ocean Opry is a 1,000-seat music theater featuring country music and family entertainment year-round. "The Radars" beach style music and comedy stage show offers 3 generations of entertainers and clean family fun for all ages.

Panama City Beach Winery
8730 Thomas Dr, # 1103B
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-233-5950
Hours: Wine tastings are available Mon - Sat 10am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm
Admission Free
Home of the citrus, berry and fruit wines. All of the premium specialty wines are made from 100% pure Florida Citrus Juice.

Paradise Helicopters
15726 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-230-2080
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Taka a flight above the Beautiful Gulf Coast.

Pirate Cruise -- Sea Dragon
5325 N. Lagoon Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-7400
Hours: Opens 10am in the summer
Admission Charged
A 2 hour pirate entertainment and sightseeing cruise. 

Rock'It Lanes Family Entertainment Center
513 Beckrich Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-249-2696
Hours: Vary, call for additional information
Admission Charged
Bowling, billiards and an arcade in a non-smoking environment.

SeaBreeze Winery
13201 Hutchison Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-230-3330
Hours: Open 10am-5pm daily
Admission Free
Offers complimentary tours and tasting.

Shell Island Boat Rentals
Treasure Island Marina, Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-7245
Hours: Seasonal: spring and summer 8am - sunset; fall 9am - sunset
Admission Charged
Find your own beach! New pontoon boats and fishing boats with quiet, reliable Honda motors are available for rental. Pontoon boats are fully equipped with am/fm stereos, sun canopies and swim ladders. Fishing boats offer T-tops, fishing rod holders and bottom machines. Maps of the area and all safety gear are provided. The friendly, experienced staff shows you where the best shelling, dolphin encounters and snorkeling can be found. Located just ten minutes from Shell Island.

Sling Shot at Indy Speedway
8762 Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-1121
Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 4pm-midnight, Saturday and Sunday, noon-midnight. Closed October 15-May 1
Admission Charged
The Slingshot is one of the fastest, highest, most extreme rides on Panama City Beach. Sling 300 feet in 2 seconds at 100 mph experiencing 5 g's of pure adrenaline!

St. Andrews State Park's Shell Island Shuttle
4607 State Park Ln
East end of Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-233-0504
Hours: Open 9am-5pm summer, 10am-4pm spring and fall
Admission Charged
Stay all day or just one hour! The Shell Island Shuttle carries passengers between St. Andrews State Park and Shell Island every half hour, seven days a week. Also offers a snorkeling package and kayak rentals. Experience tropical fish and swim with the local, friendly dolphins that regularly frolic along the shores of Shell Island. Fun for beginners and pros of all ages! Coolers are welcome. Shell Island's pristine beauty and abundant wildlife make an enjoyable and exciting way to spend the day. No reservations necessary.

Super Speed Fun Park
9523 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-1588
Hours: Open year round, 10am-midnight
Admission Charged
Activities include five go cart tracks, dragsters, bumper boats, a haunted house, laser tag, a skycoaster and a mega arcade.

Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park
9008 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-230-1243
Hours: Open daily 9am
Admission Charged
Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park is home to approximately 300 beautiful and exotic animals including lions, tigers, bears, kangaroos, giraffe, orangutans and snow leopards, just to name a few. These exotic animals live in a beautiful setting of botanical gardens including 250 species of tree and plant life from around the world. Zoo World also features a Petting Zoo where visitors can hand feed Sidney, the friendly giraffe.