Cathi’s guidebook
Food scene
J. Michael's is a locally owned restaurant with made-to-order, original dishes; great fried shrimp and the best pina coladas!
76 locals recommend
J. Michael's Restaurant
3210 Thomas DrJ. Michael's is a locally owned restaurant with made-to-order, original dishes; great fried shrimp and the best pina coladas!
Pineapple Willy's is a Panama City Beach landmark with great food, great atmosphere and awesome beach views; try their ribs!
309 locals recommend
Pineapple Willy's Restaurant
9875 S Thomas DrPineapple Willy's is a Panama City Beach landmark with great food, great atmosphere and awesome beach views; try their ribs!
Uncle Ernie's is across the bridge in historic St. Andrew's--a great area with views of the bay, live music, great drinks, and superb food. Try their shrimp and grits and key lime pie!
125 locals recommend
Uncle Ernies
1151 Bayview AveUncle Ernie's is across the bridge in historic St. Andrew's--a great area with views of the bay, live music, great drinks, and superb food. Try their shrimp and grits and key lime pie!
The food is excellent! If you like she crab soup, this is the best you’ll ever eat!
240 locals recommend
Firefly
535 N Richard Jackson BlvdThe food is excellent! If you like she crab soup, this is the best you’ll ever eat!
The Grand Marlin
5323 N Lagoon DrThe Grand Marlin offers deliciously prepared fresh seafood.
Schooners is truly one of the the few remaining local beach clubs. They have great food and drinks, beautiful views, and the daily cannon firing at sunset.
342 locals recommend
Schooners
5121 Gulf DrSchooners is truly one of the the few remaining local beach clubs. They have great food and drinks, beautiful views, and the daily cannon firing at sunset.
Sightseeing
Saint Andrews State Park offers a mile and a half of pristine
beaches--sugar white sands, emerald green waters--and a vast array of ever-changing winged creatures as the park is a popular migratory stopover for numerous bird and butterfly species. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and shell island excursions are favorites. You don't want to miss it!
465 locals recommend
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park LnSaint Andrews State Park offers a mile and a half of pristine
beaches--sugar white sands, emerald green waters--and a vast array of ever-changing winged creatures as the park is a popular migratory stopover for numerous bird and butterfly species. Swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and shell island excursions are favorites. You don't want to miss it!
Shipwreck Island offers many different water experiences for all ages. Spend the day floating on the lazy river, enjoying the wave pool, or making a splash with their many slides. It's a kids' favorite!
303 locals recommend
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
12201 Hutchison BlvdShipwreck Island offers many different water experiences for all ages. Spend the day floating on the lazy river, enjoying the wave pool, or making a splash with their many slides. It's a kids' favorite!
Check out Sea Screamer's daily cruises to see the sights of Panama City Beach, including their dolphin cruises.
134 locals recommend
Sea Screamer
3605 Thomas DrCheck out Sea Screamer's daily cruises to see the sights of Panama City Beach, including their dolphin cruises.
ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory
9008 Front Beach RdThe kids will enjoy seeing all of the animals!
This is a great rainy day outing! WonderWorks is an attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. 3 minutes (.8 miles)
279 locals recommend
WonderWorks Panama City Beach
9910 Front Beach RdThis is a great rainy day outing! WonderWorks is an attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. 3 minutes (.8 miles)
Zoo World is a 5 acre zoological park with hundreds of animals in a lush tropical landscape!
217 locals recommend
ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory
9008 Front Beach RdZoo World is a 5 acre zoological park with hundreds of animals in a lush tropical landscape!
Daily shows are offered featuring dolphins, sea lions, reptiles, tropical birds and other furry animals. Explore the indoor and outdoor tropical gardens showcasing penguins and sea turtles. The stingray petting pool is a popular feature.
348 locals recommend
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach RdDaily shows are offered featuring dolphins, sea lions, reptiles, tropical birds and other furry animals. Explore the indoor and outdoor tropical gardens showcasing penguins and sea turtles. The stingray petting pool is a popular feature.