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Panama City, Florida

Fish, Golf, and Hit the Beach

The main attractions in Panama City are pretty simple. Besides the array of strip malls and hotels there are a few things you can do to really get the full experience. The first would be to go deep sea fishing. The Gulf is known for its fishing and you can easily book a half/whole day charter. If you still need a break during your week and you were smart enough to pack your clubs then head to the links. The nicest course in the area is the Tom Fazio designed Camp Creek, but if you don't have the chance to play there, plenty of other courses in PCB are just fine.

Sharky’s

15201 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 12' 32.0148" N, 85° 51' 49.9932" W

Well known as one of the staples of the PCB party scene. Sharky’s will be packed with college students all week. One highlight is Beach Bash Tuesday where there will be thousands of students hanging out on the beach right behind Sharky’s.

Hammerhead Fred’s

8752 Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 8.004" N, 85° 47' 27.672" W

A great place to catch up on March Madness on the huge TVs. Hammerhead Fred’s is a great place to pregame with happy hour from 4-6PM. During Spring Break week it will be packed with students and if you want a crazy night attend their foam party.

Harpoon Harry’s

12627 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 11' 34.422" N, 85° 50' 4.9092" W

They are the self proclaimed “College Bar on the Beach” and back this claim up during spring break. The bars will be packed with students dancing the night away.

Big Kahuna

14896 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 12' 25.866" N, 85° 51' 38.448" W

Another solid fixture of the PCB scene. Big Kahuna is located right on the beach. They have great food and drink specials, so check them out during your stay. At night, it get’s wild with a DJ playing the top tunes and students dancing late into the night.

Calypso Beach Café

15812 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 12' 49.302" N, 85° 52' 22.566" W

For students staying at the West end of PCB, near the Sandpiper, this is another great spot for ya’ll. They proclaim themselves as the biggest sports grille in town. It is a great place to eat some fresh seafood and watch a game. At night they have live music playing on their outside patio and a great bar scene.

Spinnaker Beach Club

8795 Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 9.57" N, 85° 47' 29.9472" W

This is the other huge club in PCB. Its’ main attractions are the large open-air deck, huge concert stage, and enormous waterfall. There are different parts of the club that will have a different feel to suit your partying style.  It also hosted National Lampoon's Van Wilder After-Party with Tara Reid and Ryan Reynolds, E! TV Wild on Spring Break, and much more in the past few years.

Coyote Ugly

10512 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 42.978" N, 85° 48' 33.0372" W

It is known as one of the most famous bars in the world. It matches what you saw on the movie years ago with girls dancing on the bars and pouring shots as often as they can. During spring break it will be packed with students having a great time. They also have daily drink specials like $2 coronas and $2 margaritas.

Tiki Hut at the Sandpiper

17403 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 13' 41.2536" N, 85° 54' 4.1148" W

Known for its ridiculous parties and being right on the beach, the Tiki Hut is one of the most famous bars in PCB. It has a huge open area with a stage on one wall and the Bar in-between you and the beach. They will have have DJ’s, bands, and all sorts of other wild entertainment during Spring Break season.

Club La Vela

8813 Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 10.6104" N, 85° 47' 31.4808" W

known as “the largest nightclub” in America, a spring break trip to PCB is not complete without a spending a night at Club La Vela. It has all the events you would expect like bikini contest. The club has been a host to nationally known bands and is often featured on TV. 

Boatyard

5323 N Lagoon Drive
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 8' 54.888" N, 85° 44' 35.5704" W

This place has something for almost everyone and casual dress is required. Sit in the outdoor garden while you enjoy drinks from their full bar or sushi downstairs on the waterfront.

Café Thirty-A

2899 Highway 30A
Santa Rosa, FL
United States
30° 20' 49.5492" N, 86° 12' 24.6348" W

A slight drive from Panama City Beach, Café Thirty-A is well worth the wait. Ideal for a date or girl’s night out, Café Thirty-A features award-winning drinks and food and an atmosphere to make the night special.

Captain Anderson’s

5551 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 9' 0.1044" N, 85° 44' 43.1916" W

Come casual and without reservations to Southern Living’s #1 seafood restaurant. Enjoy a world-famous surf and turf while you watch the fishing fleets come in for the night.

Schooners

5121 Gulf Drive
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 8' 26.592" N, 85° 45' 13.032" W

The perfect restaurant when you want to go straight from the beach to lunch or dinner, Schooners encourages diners to come in bikinis and swim shorts. Enjoy live music every day of the week along with a variety of seafood, steak and classic American hamburgers.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

16230 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 12' 58.8816" N, 85° 52' 40.71" W

Expect it to be overpriced, but Margaritaville has great food and an even better atmosphere. Not surprisingly, their Margaritas are delicious and the music is great.

Pineapple Willy’s

9875 S Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 36.858" N, 85° 48' 19.1088" W

Known for their delicious Ribs and their huge TV’s showing all your famous sports, Pineapple Willy’s is a great stop during spring break. This is one of the best places to watch March Madness during your trip.

Dirty Dick’s Crab House

9800 Front Beach RdP
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 45.0408" N, 85° 47' 50.5356" W

With the slogan of “I got my crabs from Dirty Dicks” you know you are in a classy place. Despite the name, they actually do have great sea food and it is a really fun place to go for dinner with a group of friends.

Hammerhead Fred’s

8752 Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 8.004" N, 85° 47' 27.672" W

A great place to catch up on March Madness on the huge TVs. Hammerhead Fred’s is a great place to pregame with happy hour from 4-6PM.  They have delicious burgers and tons of other great food.

The Back Porch

16220 Front Beach Road
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 12' 58.6836" N, 85° 52' 40.3284" W

A PCB must-stop, the Back Porch is famous for not only its seafood and oysters, but also its atmosphere. Patrons dine in everything from bikinis to dresses as they enjoy the view of the ocean as well as drinks from the on-beach bar.

Red Bar

70 Hotz Ave
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
United States
30° 19' 46.4664" N, 86° 9' 54.4608" W

Even though it is actually in Santa Rosa Beach (off Hwy 98 near Grayton Beach State Park), the Red Bar is synonymous with trips to PCB and Destin. It has spectacular food featuring just a few specialty entrees each night.

More Hotels

Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 30.7668" N, 85° 40' 6.0348" W

Origin at Seahaven ($169/person for Spring Break)

Beachcomber By the Sea ($136/night)

Long Beach Resort ($153/night)

Chateau Motel ($133/night)

Boardwalk Beach Resort ($349/person/week for Spring Break)

Seahaven Beach Hotel ($179/person/week for Spring Break)

Emerald Beach Resort (2 bedroom condo $209/person/week for Spring Break)

The Summig ($389/person/week for Spring Break)

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort

11127 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 10' 58.8684" N, 85° 49' 0.8508" W

One of the other major hot-spots for Spring Break. The Holiday inn has 340 rooms with private balconies and a nice interior. It also has two restaurants and an outside tiki-bar. The best benefit of the Holiday Inn is that you will be right in the middle of the action all week. ($319/person/week for Spring Break)

Days Inn & Paradise Palms Resort

12907 Front Beach Rd
Panama City , FL
United States
30° 11' 42.3672" N, 85° 50' 19.2516" W

Each room has a private balcony that overlooks the beautiful gulf and sandy beaches. The hotel is really nice on the inside and has a huge pool area outside. The coolest part of the pool area is the seven-story volcano mountain waterfall which cascades down into the. Every guest gets free continental breakfast, that is, if you actually make it up in-time for breakfast. ($269/person/week for Spring Break)

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

17403 Front Beach Rd
Panama City, FL
United States
30° 13' 41.2536" N, 85° 54' 4.1148" W

Located right on the beach the Sandpiper is always filled with students during spring break. It is home to the famous Tiki Bar and all day beach parties.  Instead of booking a normal room try to get your group into one of their Villas which include 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath. 2 Private balconies and hold up to 10 people.

Panama City Overview

Overview

PCB is one of the biggest Spring Break destinations, sometimes being referred to as "The Spring Break Capital of the World," due to about 500,000 college and high school students who arrive during the months of March and April.

Panama City Beach, apart from having ridiculous food and an amazing nightlife, also offers some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. White sand, crystal blue water and temperatures in the mid-70’s to the upper-80’s are the perfect backdrop for the wildest parties and the most relaxing days.

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  • Overview

    PCB is one of the biggest Spring Break destinations, sometimes being referred to as "The Spring Break Capital of the World," due to about 500,000 college and high school students who arrive during the months of March and April.

    Panama City Beach, apart from having ridiculous food and an amazing nightlife, also offers some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. White sand, crystal blue water and temperatures in the mid-70’s to the upper-80’s are the perfect backdrop for the wildest parties and the most relaxing days.

    MTV and mtvU bring the spring break party every year and clubs let you in at 18 for parties that rage until 4 in the morning. During the day, you can lie on the beach or rent jet skis and banana boats or, for the more adventurous, there is even parasailing. With all of this to offer, there is no reason Panama City Beach should not be your number one Spring Break destination.

  • Fish, Golf, and Hit the Beach

    The main attractions in Panama City are pretty simple. Besides the array of strip malls and hotels there are a few things you can do to really get the full experience. The first would be to go deep sea fishing. The Gulf is known for its fishing and you can easily book a half/whole day charter. If you still need a break during your week and you were smart enough to pack your clubs then head to the links. The nicest course in the area is the Tom Fazio designed Camp Creek, but if you don't have the chance to play there, plenty of other courses in PCB are just fine.

  • Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

    Located right on the beach the Sandpiper is always filled with students during spring break. It is home to the famous Tiki Bar and all day beach parties.  Instead of booking a normal room try to get your group into one of their Villas which include 2 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath. 2 Private balconies and hold up to 10 people.

  • Days Inn & Paradise Palms Resort

    Each room has a private balcony that overlooks the beautiful gulf and sandy beaches. The hotel is really nice on the inside and has a huge pool area outside. The coolest part of the pool area is the seven-story volcano mountain waterfall which cascades down into the. Every guest gets free continental breakfast, that is, if you actually make it up in-time for breakfast. ($269/person/week for Spring Break)

  • Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort

    One of the other major hot-spots for Spring Break. The Holiday inn has 340 rooms with private balconies and a nice interior. It also has two restaurants and an outside tiki-bar. The best benefit of the Holiday Inn is that you will be right in the middle of the action all week. ($319/person/week for Spring Break)

  • More Hotels

    Origin at Seahaven ($169/person for Spring Break)

    Beachcomber By the Sea ($136/night)

    Long Beach Resort ($153/night)

    Chateau Motel ($133/night)

    Boardwalk Beach Resort ($349/person/week for Spring Break)

    Seahaven Beach Hotel ($179/person/week for Spring Break)

    Emerald Beach Resort (2 bedroom condo $209/person/week for Spring Break)

    The Summig ($389/person/week for Spring Break)

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  • Red Bar

    Even though it is actually in Santa Rosa Beach (off Hwy 98 near Grayton Beach State Park), the Red Bar is synonymous with trips to PCB and Destin. It has spectacular food featuring just a few specialty entrees each night.

  • The Back Porch

    A PCB must-stop, the Back Porch is famous for not only its seafood and oysters, but also its atmosphere. Patrons dine in everything from bikinis to dresses as they enjoy the view of the ocean as well as drinks from the on-beach bar.

  • Hammerhead Fred’s

    A great place to catch up on March Madness on the huge TVs. Hammerhead Fred’s is a great place to pregame with happy hour from 4-6PM.  They have delicious burgers and tons of other great food.

  • Dirty Dick’s Crab House

    With the slogan of “I got my crabs from Dirty Dicks” you know you are in a classy place. Despite the name, they actually do have great sea food and it is a really fun place to go for dinner with a group of friends.

  • Pineapple Willy’s

    Known for their delicious Ribs and their huge TV’s showing all your famous sports, Pineapple Willy’s is a great stop during spring break. This is one of the best places to watch March Madness during your trip.

  • Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

    Expect it to be overpriced, but Margaritaville has great food and an even better atmosphere. Not surprisingly, their Margaritas are delicious and the music is great.

  • Schooners

    The perfect restaurant when you want to go straight from the beach to lunch or dinner, Schooners encourages diners to come in bikinis and swim shorts. Enjoy live music every day of the week along with a variety of seafood, steak and classic American hamburgers.

  • Captain Anderson’s

    Come casual and without reservations to Southern Living’s #1 seafood restaurant. Enjoy a world-famous surf and turf while you watch the fishing fleets come in for the night.

  • Café Thirty-A

    A slight drive from Panama City Beach, Café Thirty-A is well worth the wait. Ideal for a date or girl’s night out, Café Thirty-A features award-winning drinks and food and an atmosphere to make the night special.

  • Boatyard

    This place has something for almost everyone and casual dress is required. Sit in the outdoor garden while you enjoy drinks from their full bar or sushi downstairs on the waterfront.

  • Club La Vela

    known as “the largest nightclub” in America, a spring break trip to PCB is not complete without a spending a night at Club La Vela. It has all the events you would expect like bikini contest. The club has been a host to nationally known bands and is often featured on TV. 

  • Tiki Hut at the Sandpiper

    Known for its ridiculous parties and being right on the beach, the Tiki Hut is one of the most famous bars in PCB. It has a huge open area with a stage on one wall and the Bar in-between you and the beach. They will have have DJ’s, bands, and all sorts of other wild entertainment during Spring Break season.

  • Coyote Ugly

    It is known as one of the most famous bars in the world. It matches what you saw on the movie years ago with girls dancing on the bars and pouring shots as often as they can. During spring break it will be packed with students having a great time. They also have daily drink specials like $2 coronas and $2 margaritas.

  • Spinnaker Beach Club

    This is the other huge club in PCB. Its’ main attractions are the large open-air deck, huge concert stage, and enormous waterfall. There are different parts of the club that will have a different feel to suit your partying style.  It also hosted National Lampoon's Van Wilder After-Party with Tara Reid and Ryan Reynolds, E! TV Wild on Spring Break, and much more in the past few years.

  • Calypso Beach Café

    For students staying at the West end of PCB, near the Sandpiper, this is another great spot for ya’ll. They proclaim themselves as the biggest sports grille in town. It is a great place to eat some fresh seafood and watch a game. At night they have live music playing on their outside patio and a great bar scene.

  • Big Kahuna

    Another solid fixture of the PCB scene. Big Kahuna is located right on the beach. They have great food and drink specials, so check them out during your stay. At night, it get’s wild with a DJ playing the top tunes and students dancing late into the night.

  • Harpoon Harry’s

    They are the self proclaimed “College Bar on the Beach” and back this claim up during spring break. The bars will be packed with students dancing the night away.

  • Hammerhead Fred’s

    A great place to catch up on March Madness on the huge TVs. Hammerhead Fred’s is a great place to pregame with happy hour from 4-6PM. During Spring Break week it will be packed with students and if you want a crazy night attend their foam party.

  • Sharky’s

    Well known as one of the staples of the PCB party scene. Sharky’s will be packed with college students all week. One highlight is Beach Bash Tuesday where there will be thousands of students hanging out on the beach right behind Sharky’s.

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