Discover Panama City Beach, FL
Sightseeing
Located just moments away from the pristine beaches of the Emerald Coast and popular area attractions, Pier Park is Northwest Florida’s leading shopping center. Spanning over 2 million square feet and welcoming more than 50 million visitors annually, this dynamic shopping destination offers an experiential environment featuring more than 250 retail, dining, and entertainment options enjoyed by domestic and international guests, as well as local residents and families alike.
Prominent department and anchor stores Dillard’s, JC Penny, The Grand Theatre, Target, and Marshall’s complement best of brand retailers like Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Columbia, Crocs, and Buckle.
There are many exclusive experiences and retailers on the property that distinguishes Pier Park as a must-visit family shopping destination. Don’t miss Pier Park’s world-class dining opportunities, offering the freshest of locally caught seafood from the Gulf and flavor-packed fare for every appetite with multiple beach view, outdoor and indoor seating options. The curated lineup of over 25 restaurants and eateries features an international mix of exclusive-to-market selections offering visitors an expansive array of dining choices and health-conscious eateries.
Families can also enjoy our outdoor play area with a bungee jump, bumper boats, a passenger train, and much more.
Pier Park is open Monday - Friday 10 am – 9 pm and on Sunday Noon - 6 pm.
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Pier Park
Located just moments away from the pristine beaches of the Emerald Coast and popular area attractions, Pier Park is Northwest Florida’s leading shopping center. Spanning over 2 million square feet and welcoming more than 50 million visitors annually, this dynamic shopping destination offers an experiential environment featuring more than 250 retail, dining, and entertainment options enjoyed by domestic and international guests, as well as local residents and families alike.
Prominent department and anchor stores Dillard’s, JC Penny, The Grand Theatre, Target, and Marshall’s complement best of brand retailers like Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Columbia, Crocs, and Buckle.
There are many exclusive experiences and retailers on the property that distinguishes Pier Park as a must-visit family shopping destination. Don’t miss Pier Park’s world-class dining opportunities, offering the freshest of locally caught seafood from the Gulf and flavor-packed fare for every appetite with multiple beach view, outdoor and indoor seating options. The curated lineup of over 25 restaurants and eateries features an international mix of exclusive-to-market selections offering visitors an expansive array of dining choices and health-conscious eateries.
Families can also enjoy our outdoor play area with a bungee jump, bumper boats, a passenger train, and much more.
Pier Park is open Monday - Friday 10 am – 9 pm and on Sunday Noon - 6 pm.
There are nearly a hundred public beach access points available along Panama City Beach. We are close to access point 40. Some of these access points provide public parking, while many do not. However, all these access points help guarantee the public free access to the beach, and also provide information about the beach flag warning system.
Locals and visitors alike often have their favorite beach access points - Some are popular places to see and be seen, while others provide a quiet escape from crowds and a chance to do a little reading or just watch a peaceful sunset. Explore Panama City Beach, and you'll soon have a favorite spot on the beach, too!
Stay safe. Know the beach flags.
When swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, safety should be your top priority. In Panama City Beach color-coded beach flags are in place to keep the public aware of sea conditions at all times. Remember, double red means stay out of the water - you could be arrested for ignoring this warning! So stay aware, and have fun on our gorgeous Florida beaches!
Double Red- Danger! Water Closed to Public
Single Red-High Hazard, High Surf and/or Strong Currents
Yellow-Medium Hazard, Moderate Surf and/or Currents
Green-Low Hazard, Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution
Purple-Dangerous Marine Life (Usually Jellyfish)
*Absence of Beach Flags Does Not Assure Safe Waters.
Beach Access 51
There are nearly a hundred public beach access points available along Panama City Beach. We are close to access point 40. Some of these access points provide public parking, while many do not. However, all these access points help guarantee the public free access to the beach, and also provide information about the beach flag warning system.
Locals and visitors alike often have their favorite beach access points - Some are popular places to see and be seen, while others provide a quiet escape from crowds and a chance to do a little reading or just watch a peaceful sunset. Explore Panama City Beach, and you'll soon have a favorite spot on the beach, too!
Stay safe. Know the beach flags.
When swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, safety should be your top priority. In Panama City Beach color-coded beach flags are in place to keep the public aware of sea conditions at all times. Remember, double red means stay out of the water - you could be arrested for ignoring this warning! So stay aware, and have fun on our gorgeous Florida beaches!
Double Red- Danger! Water Closed to Public
Single Red-High Hazard, High Surf and/or Strong Currents
Yellow-Medium Hazard, Moderate Surf and/or Currents
Green-Low Hazard, Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution
Purple-Dangerous Marine Life (Usually Jellyfish)
*Absence of Beach Flags Does Not Assure Safe Waters.
Food scene
Sharky’s has been a staple on the Gulf of Mexico for seafood lovers for over 30 years, and it continues to attract a steady stream of locals and beachgoers who come back time and time again for the laid back beach bar atmosphere and excellent live music nightly during the season. The original founder of Sharky’s even worked as a lifeguard on these very shores when he was growing up in the area, so it’s no surprise that the restaurant has Panama City Beach History embedded in its bones, and it remains one of the quintessential beach bars on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast.
Seafood lovers will definitely want to know what’s on the menu at Sharky’s and they won’t be disappointed by the wide variety of takes on area classics, as well as some dishes that are influenced from around the globe. The selections are reminiscent of casual beach bar food, but the expansive menu truly has something for everyone. If you’re craving a southern classic you can go with the catfish and grits, topped with a rich tasso ham gravy. Oyster aficionados will appreciate the oysters on the half shell, but there are also several varieties of enticing baked oysters to try as well. Or if you’re more in the mood for global flavors, the mango Mahi salad or scallops St. Jacques might be more to your liking.
Don’t overlook the selection of cajun and creole dishes on the menu either, because even though Sharky’s is a way up the coast from New Orleans, real locals know that dishes like gumbo and PO’ boys are nearly as endemic to the Florida panhandle as they are to Louisiana.
Insider Tips:
– If you’re looking to be seated in a specific area, such as one with a gulf view or near the stage, it’s best to get there early, especially on nights when there is live music. The prime tables fill up quickly during peak times.
– Also, check their website for times when they host a fantastic family karaoke night during the spring and summer seasons.
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Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant
15201 Front Beach RoadSharky’s has been a staple on the Gulf of Mexico for seafood lovers for over 30 years, and it continues to attract a steady stream of locals and beachgoers who come back time and time again for the laid back beach bar atmosphere and excellent live music nightly during the season. The original founder of Sharky’s even worked as a lifeguard on these very shores when he was growing up in the area, so it’s no surprise that the restaurant has Panama City Beach History embedded in its bones, and it remains one of the quintessential beach bars on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast.
Seafood lovers will definitely want to know what’s on the menu at Sharky’s and they won’t be disappointed by the wide variety of takes on area classics, as well as some dishes that are influenced from around the globe. The selections are reminiscent of casual beach bar food, but the expansive menu truly has something for everyone. If you’re craving a southern classic you can go with the catfish and grits, topped with a rich tasso ham gravy. Oyster aficionados will appreciate the oysters on the half shell, but there are also several varieties of enticing baked oysters to try as well. Or if you’re more in the mood for global flavors, the mango Mahi salad or scallops St. Jacques might be more to your liking.
Don’t overlook the selection of cajun and creole dishes on the menu either, because even though Sharky’s is a way up the coast from New Orleans, real locals know that dishes like gumbo and PO’ boys are nearly as endemic to the Florida panhandle as they are to Louisiana.
Insider Tips:
– If you’re looking to be seated in a specific area, such as one with a gulf view or near the stage, it’s best to get there early, especially on nights when there is live music. The prime tables fill up quickly during peak times.
– Also, check their website for times when they host a fantastic family karaoke night during the spring and summer seasons.
It’s hard to beat the seaside perch Harpoon Harry’s enjoys: Whether from the inside dining room’s big, sunny windows or the outdoor deck, you’ll have the PCB beach so close you’ll feel you could almost reach out and touch the Gulf of Mexico.
A certain aesthetic might be called to mind by the name Harpoon Harry’s—maybe a lot of crab traps and shark jaws and life preservers hanging from the wall. For the most part, though, that’s not really the vibe inside: It’s got a slightly more upscale feel, though at its heart this is a casual eatery with plenty of tourist appeal.
Nice as a barstool, booth, or table inside might be, there’s really no topping the al fresco experience on the deck, given you’ll have the sea breeze to sweeten your meal. A sunset dinner or cocktail takes the cake.
The appetizers run to the greasy-fingered side of the spectrum: from Harpoon Harry’s World Famous Jumbo Wings and the Spicy Sweet Fried Pickles to the Firecracker Shrimp, Mega Nachos, and Cheesy Seafood Dip.
Surf and turf reigns among the main entrees: the Grouper Filet, Harry’s Crab Cakes, the Delmonico Rib Eye, Harpoon Harry’s World Famous Seafood Bucket, and more. If you’re in the mood for something handheld, consider a burger or the Philly Steak & Cheese, Caribbean Fish, or another sandwich.
The most postcard-perfect dessert? That’d have to be the Key Lime Tower, a multi-tiered pie edged and topped with lime and whipped cream. A presentation worthy of the Florida Keys!
You won’t leave Harpoon Harry’s thirsty, meanwhile, not with the jumbo-size cocktails such as the Monster 42oz Harpoon (a rum treat), the Bahama Mama, the Margarita Banana, and the 7 Seas Lemonade (which, needless to say, is not just lemonade).
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Harpoon Harry's Beachfront Restaurant
12627 Front Beach RdIt’s hard to beat the seaside perch Harpoon Harry’s enjoys: Whether from the inside dining room’s big, sunny windows or the outdoor deck, you’ll have the PCB beach so close you’ll feel you could almost reach out and touch the Gulf of Mexico.
A certain aesthetic might be called to mind by the name Harpoon Harry’s—maybe a lot of crab traps and shark jaws and life preservers hanging from the wall. For the most part, though, that’s not really the vibe inside: It’s got a slightly more upscale feel, though at its heart this is a casual eatery with plenty of tourist appeal.
Nice as a barstool, booth, or table inside might be, there’s really no topping the al fresco experience on the deck, given you’ll have the sea breeze to sweeten your meal. A sunset dinner or cocktail takes the cake.
The appetizers run to the greasy-fingered side of the spectrum: from Harpoon Harry’s World Famous Jumbo Wings and the Spicy Sweet Fried Pickles to the Firecracker Shrimp, Mega Nachos, and Cheesy Seafood Dip.
Surf and turf reigns among the main entrees: the Grouper Filet, Harry’s Crab Cakes, the Delmonico Rib Eye, Harpoon Harry’s World Famous Seafood Bucket, and more. If you’re in the mood for something handheld, consider a burger or the Philly Steak & Cheese, Caribbean Fish, or another sandwich.
The most postcard-perfect dessert? That’d have to be the Key Lime Tower, a multi-tiered pie edged and topped with lime and whipped cream. A presentation worthy of the Florida Keys!
You won’t leave Harpoon Harry’s thirsty, meanwhile, not with the jumbo-size cocktails such as the Monster 42oz Harpoon (a rum treat), the Bahama Mama, the Margarita Banana, and the 7 Seas Lemonade (which, needless to say, is not just lemonade).
Best of all: as the restaurant’s name implies shirts and shoes aren’t actually required. Hence, Barefoot’s appeal to casual visitors arriving after a long day in the sun. No matter how beachy your attire, you’ll feel right at home as you take in expansive views from the comfort of the patio. Stop by for a hearty breakfast or to take in the sunset alongside a mouthwatering appetizer.
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Barefoot Hide A Way Grill
15405 Front Beach RdBest of all: as the restaurant’s name implies shirts and shoes aren’t actually required. Hence, Barefoot’s appeal to casual visitors arriving after a long day in the sun. No matter how beachy your attire, you’ll feel right at home as you take in expansive views from the comfort of the patio. Stop by for a hearty breakfast or to take in the sunset alongside a mouthwatering appetizer.