Johanna’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Camp Helens State Park is just another serene untouched natural beach hideaway to visit while you are at 'The Worlds Most Beautiful Beaches'. Located at the west end of Bay County beaches
155 locals recommend
Camp Helen State Park
23937 Panama City Beach PkwyCamp Helens State Park is just another serene untouched natural beach hideaway to visit while you are at 'The Worlds Most Beautiful Beaches'. Located at the west end of Bay County beaches
Beautiful untouched beach and kiddie pool for the kids. They offer shuttle rides to Shell Island. Also has a fishing pier. And they rent snorkel and dive gear from the small convenience store.
Lots of parking and bathhouses to clean up .
465 locals recommend
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park LnBeautiful untouched beach and kiddie pool for the kids. They offer shuttle rides to Shell Island. Also has a fishing pier. And they rent snorkel and dive gear from the small convenience store.
Lots of parking and bathhouses to clean up .
Lots of great shopping, movie theater, dinning, and an amusement park for kids.
625 locals recommend
Pier Park
Lots of great shopping, movie theater, dinning, and an amusement park for kids.
This is a great time for those rainy days when you can’t go to the beach or be outside
306 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
9907 Front Beach RdThis is a great time for those rainy days when you can’t go to the beach or be outside
This is a great time for those rainy days when you can’t go to the beach or be outside
279 locals recommend
WonderWorks Panama City Beach
9910 Front Beach RdThis is a great time for those rainy days when you can’t go to the beach or be outside
Rock'it Lanes
513 N Richard Jackson BlvdGreat for the bowling.
At the tip of Cape San Blas, lies St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, home of America’s #1-Ranked Beach and America’s Best State Park! Recognized as perhaps the most popular outdoor destination in the entire Florida State Park system. With miles of sugar-white sand beaches, striking coastal dune formations, nature trails, picnic areas, playground, 119 family camp sites, youth camping area, boat ramp, 1,900 acre wilderness preserve and more.
42 locals recommend
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
At the tip of Cape San Blas, lies St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, home of America’s #1-Ranked Beach and America’s Best State Park! Recognized as perhaps the most popular outdoor destination in the entire Florida State Park system. With miles of sugar-white sand beaches, striking coastal dune formations, nature trails, picnic areas, playground, 119 family camp sites, youth camping area, boat ramp, 1,900 acre wilderness preserve and more.
Russell-Fields Pier
16201 Front Beach RdGreat place to visit while you are at Pier Park.
Located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, the M.B Miller county Pier sits 1500 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico. Spectators can walk the pier for a daily fee of $3.00. Daily fishing licenses can be purchased for $6.00. Open all year. Fish caught in season: Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red fish, Blues, Blue liners, Pompano, Flounder, Hardtails and other varieties. Rod rentals bait and tackle available on site.
50 locals recommend
M.B. Miller County Pier
12213 Front Beach RdLocated on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, the M.B Miller county Pier sits 1500 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico. Spectators can walk the pier for a daily fee of $3.00. Daily fishing licenses can be purchased for $6.00. Open all year. Fish caught in season: Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red fish, Blues, Blue liners, Pompano, Flounder, Hardtails and other varieties. Rod rentals bait and tackle available on site.
Our friend Chris is the best tour guide around. You will have some of the best memories of your life as he gives you a tour around our beautiful beaches to encounter the dolphins.
ANCHOR CHARTERS LLC
112A E 3rd CtOur friend Chris is the best tour guide around. You will have some of the best memories of your life as he gives you a tour around our beautiful beaches to encounter the dolphins.
Interactive programs are available with a variety of animal species. Centrally located on Front Beach Rd. One of the top aquatic shows in the area. This is a fun activity if it is raining. All ages enjoy this. Yes, you can swim with dolphins !!
348 locals recommend
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach RdInteractive programs are available with a variety of animal species. Centrally located on Front Beach Rd. One of the top aquatic shows in the area. This is a fun activity if it is raining. All ages enjoy this. Yes, you can swim with dolphins !!
Zoo World is home to exotic animals from all over the world. It is a fun outing for the family, as you get up close and personal with the animals. Please check their website for admission prices and hours.
217 locals recommend
ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory
9008 Front Beach RdZoo World is home to exotic animals from all over the world. It is a fun outing for the family, as you get up close and personal with the animals. Please check their website for admission prices and hours.
Super fun waterpark make sure you google for deals! The whole family can have fun for the whole day!
303 locals recommend
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
12201 Hutchison BlvdSuper fun waterpark make sure you google for deals! The whole family can have fun for the whole day!
St. Andrews Waterfront Farmers Market
2715 Beck AveCheck it out on Saturday mornings.
Food scene
Local convenient Favorite. We love their bagels. Especially the breakfast bagel sandwiches!
8 locals recommend
The Bagel Maker
41 W 4th StLocal convenient Favorite. We love their bagels. Especially the breakfast bagel sandwiches!
Tom's Hot Dogs
416 Harrison AveConvenient Hot Dog Shop
The Place Downtown
429 Harrison AveConvenient Lunch our Dinner time eats
Great authentic, convenient locally owned, and operated ITALLIAN FOOD.
Reservations needed for dinner
17 locals recommend
Ferrucci Ristorante
301 Harrison AveGreat authentic, convenient locally owned, and operated ITALLIAN FOOD.
Reservations needed for dinner
Beautiful seafood restaurant. Sits on St Andrews Bay. Great ambiance. Right on the bay.
32 locals recommend
The Shrimp Boat Restaurant
1201 Beck AveBeautiful seafood restaurant. Sits on St Andrews Bay. Great ambiance. Right on the bay.
Locally owned and operated by an award winning chef. Great views of Grand Lagoon. Tell her Johanna sent ya. On the water.
53 locals recommend
Sisters of the Sea & The Dive Bar
3901 Thomas DrLocally owned and operated by an award winning chef. Great views of Grand Lagoon. Tell her Johanna sent ya. On the water.
Outback Steakhouse
861 W 23rd StConvenient steak house.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
13820 Panama City Beach PkwyMy Favorite!
The best local oysters, shrimp, and fish. Right across the street.
10 locals recommend
Gene's Oyster Bar
302 Sherman AveThe best local oysters, shrimp, and fish. Right across the street.
This St Andrews Bay front restaurant is beautiful dinning experience open for lunch and dinner. On the bay.
125 locals recommend
Uncle Ernies
1151 Bayview AveThis St Andrews Bay front restaurant is beautiful dinning experience open for lunch and dinner. On the bay.
If your at the beach, you got to go to this place. They have the best tacos in town. I promise! You'll need at least 2. It's all good. Right across from the beach.
43 locals recommend
Juan Taco
9902 S Thomas DrIf your at the beach, you got to go to this place. They have the best tacos in town. I promise! You'll need at least 2. It's all good. Right across from the beach.
This place is yummy and friendly. My new favorite Thai restaurant. Right across from the beach.
32 locals recommend
Oishi Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar
16920 Front Beach RdThis place is yummy and friendly. My new favorite Thai restaurant. Right across from the beach.
Really great fish tacos, and healthy food made by locals. Also located next to Mr. Surfs. And right across from the beach. open air
97 locals recommend
FINNS Island Style Grub
7210 Thomas DrReally great fish tacos, and healthy food made by locals. Also located next to Mr. Surfs. And right across from the beach. open air
This is a local open air type restaurant that serves great fish tacos. Sets on the water. It is attached to a cute little hippy vibe boutique.
31 locals recommend
FINNS Island Style Grub in St. Andrews
2808 W 12th StThis is a local open air type restaurant that serves great fish tacos. Sets on the water. It is attached to a cute little hippy vibe boutique.
Alice's on Bayview
1000 Bayview AveGreat locally owned restaurant on St Andrews Bay. water views
Locally owned and operated seafood oyster bar. right across from St. Andrews Marina
124 locals recommend
Hunt's Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant
1150 Beck AveLocally owned and operated seafood oyster bar. right across from St. Andrews Marina
Best local beach bar and restaurant. On the beach. During the week they have half price menu hours.
342 locals recommend
Schooners
5121 Gulf DrBest local beach bar and restaurant. On the beach. During the week they have half price menu hours.
Waffle Shoppe
533 East 6th Streetlocally owned and operated breakfast place conveniently located.
Coram's Steak and Egg
804 S Tyndall PkwyLocally-owned and operated breakfast hub conveniently located
Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant
15201 Front Beach RoadGreat menus and it's beachside!
Grocery
Walmart Supercenter
513 W 23rd StFor everything you need.
Winn-Dixie
132 S Tyndall PkwyConvenient groceries
Grocery Outlet
225 S Tyndall PkwyConvenient cheaper groceries
Dollar General
5720 Thomas Drconvenient store
Fast food
McDonald's
1921 N Cove BlvdConvenient fast food
Wendy's
8720 Thomas DrConvenient fast food
Chick-fil-A
11428 Panama City Beach PkwyConvenient
Burger King
17112 Panama City Beach PkwyNew, Nearby, and quick
Antique Shops
Elegant Endeavors Antique Emporium
551 Harrison AveDowntown P.C. Huge antique store.
Huge old store with lots of local made furniture and gift items.
6 locals recommend
The Little Mustard Seed
437 Harrison AveHuge old store with lots of local made furniture and gift items.
ICECREAM and DONUTS
SweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
748 W 23rd StI love their Frozen yogurt
We love supporting local restaurants. Especially this one. mm mm good. Walking distance to St. Andrews Marina
Sweet Feed Frozen Yogurt
1109 Beck AveWe love supporting local restaurants. Especially this one. mm mm good. Walking distance to St. Andrews Marina
Locally owned and operated donuts. Made fresh every morning. Get em before they're gone every morning. Apple fritters and regular donuts are the best.
8 locals recommend
Dan-D-Donuts & Deli
1147 Harrison AveLocally owned and operated donuts. Made fresh every morning. Get em before they're gone every morning. Apple fritters and regular donuts are the best.
Krispy Kreme
465 W 23rd StDunkin'
1200 W 23rd St