Area Guide

Things to do near our stays.

Our properties are in Panama City and Historic St. Andrews — a short drive from the Gulf, the state parks, and Pier Park. Here's what we'd send a friend to.

Area Guide

Things to Do in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is a 27-mile stretch of sugar-white sand on Florida's Emerald Coast, about 10–20 minutes from our properties depending on …

About 6–12 mi from our properties depending on access point and route
Family · Shopping

Pier Park · Shopping, Restaurants & Family

Pier Park is the heart of Panama City Beach for shopping, dinner, and family outings. It's an open-air complex with restaurants, retail, the…

About 12 mi from our properties — typically 20–25 minutes by car
State Park · Beach

St. Andrews State Park

St. Andrews State Park covers over 1,200 acres on the east end of Panama City Beach. For us it's the best beach day option for guests with k…

About 7 mi from our Historic St. Andrews properties — typically 15 minutes
Beach · Day Trip

Shell Island

Shell Island is a roughly 7-mile undeveloped barrier island off the Panama City coast — no roads, no buildings, just sand and water. It's a …

Boat-only — typically launches from St. Andrews State Park or Grand Lagoon (about 7–10 mi from our properties to the launch point)
State Park · 30A

Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park is on the far west end of Panama City Beach, at the mouth of Lake Powell — one of Florida's largest coastal dune lakes…

About 22 mi from our properties — typically 30 minutes
Day Trip

Mexico Beach Day Trip

Mexico Beach is a small, low-rise Gulf town about 30–40 minutes east of our properties. Unlike the high-rise stretches of central Panama Cit…

About 30 mi east — typically 35–45 minutes via US-98
Families

Family Attractions in Panama City Beach

Most family attractions are clustered in central Panama City Beach, about 20 minutes from our properties. Here are the ones guests ask about…

Most attractions are ~10–15 mi from our properties — 20–25 minutes by car
Beaches

Beaches Near Panama City — A Honest Comparison

Our properties aren't on the beach — they're in Panama City and Historic St. Andrews, a short drive from the Gulf. This is the practical bre…

Closest Gulf access is ~7 mi at St. Andrews State Park
Rainy Day

Rainy-Day Things to Do

When the forecast turns rainy, we redirect guests to a small set of indoor and covered options. Here's what we'd actually suggest — not just…

Most indoor picks are 10–25 minutes from our properties
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