Panama City (Florida) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States
About Panama City (Florida)
Panama City is located adjacent toPanama City Beach, which tourists often confuse with Panama City. Panama City Beach is home to the beaches of the area and is a hugely popular destination forspring breakersand families alike. Panama City is much different, being the more established city in Bay County, and is therefore seen as the governmental, cultural, business, and educational capital of the county. Panama City and the western portions of the Florida Panhandle are in the Central Time Zone, one hour behind the rest of the state. Panama City and Mexico Beach sustained severe damage due to Oct 2018's Hurricane Michael. The city and areas surrounding it were decimated, and everything was shut down for the better half of two months. Travel is not advisable until the community has had a ch
Top Attractions in Panama City (Florida)
Explore the best things to see and do in Panama City (Florida):
- ★Panama City Center for the Arts
- ★Pine Log State Forest
- ★Ripley's Believe It or Not
- ★St. Andrews State Park
Where to Eat in Panama City (Florida)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill and Brew House
Where to Stay in Panama City (Florida)
- 🏨Aqua Resort by Waterstone Resorts
- 🏨Calypso Resort & Towers by Waterstone Resorts
- 🏨Comfort Inn & Suites Panama City - St Andrew
- 🏨Emerald Isle Condominiums by Waterstone Resorts
- 🏨Ocean Villa Condominiums by Waterstone Resorts
- 🏨Twin Palms Resort Condominiums by Waterstone Resorts
Panama City (Florida) Travel Guide Sections
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