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Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach is a resort city in the Florida Panhandle, and principal city of the Panama City metropolitan area. Being located on the Emerald Coast area of Florida, it is a popular vacation destination.

Type CityPopulation 18,094

Why go

  • Resort city in Bay County, Florida, United States.

History

Panama City Beach is a resort city in the Florida Panhandle, and principal city of the Panama City metropolitan area. Being located on the Emerald Coast area of Florida, it is a popular vacation destination. Panama City Beach had a population of 18,094 at the 2020 census, up from 12,018 in 2010. Panama City Beach's slogan is "the World's Most Beautiful Beaches" due to the unique, sugar-white, sandy beaches of the Florida Panhandle.

Airports

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) 12 mi to the centre
6300 W Bay Pkwy, Panama City, FL 32409 β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Southwest Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) Β· direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, Nashville, St. Louis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
  • Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300) Β· 4 routes: Baltimore, Houston, Nashville, St. Louis
  • Air France AF (717, MD-88, CRJ-900) Β· 1 route: Atlanta*
  • Delta Air Lines DL (717, MD-88) Β· 1 route: Atlanta
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, MD-88, CRJ-900) Β· 1 route: Atlanta*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Panama City Beach, Florida β€” check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Panama City Beach, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences