Guidebook for Panama City Beach

Megan
Guidebook for Panama City Beach

Food Scene

Schooners is a fantastic bar/restaurant located right on the beach. Offering exceptional food, a full bar, live music most nights and open air seating, it's also the place the witness the most beautiful sunsets. It's popular and there will be a lot of people waiting for a table but don't let that scare you--the wait is always much shorter than they estimate. And always worth it!
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Schooners
5121 Gulf Dr
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Schooners is a fantastic bar/restaurant located right on the beach. Offering exceptional food, a full bar, live music most nights and open air seating, it's also the place the witness the most beautiful sunsets. It's popular and there will be a lot of people waiting for a table but don't let that scare you--the wait is always much shorter than they estimate. And always worth it!
Amazing little shack right across from more remote and gorgeous beaches. They make the best donuts and there will always be a long line to pick up these goodies--but it moves quickly and you can take in the amazing view while you wait. There is inside seating and an inside counter to pick up your food to go as well. If sweet treats aren't your thing, grab a custom breakfast sandwich instead. Delicious!
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Thomas Donut & Snack Shop
19208 Front Beach Rd
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Amazing little shack right across from more remote and gorgeous beaches. They make the best donuts and there will always be a long line to pick up these goodies--but it moves quickly and you can take in the amazing view while you wait. There is inside seating and an inside counter to pick up your food to go as well. If sweet treats aren't your thing, grab a custom breakfast sandwich instead. Delicious!
We love Dat Cajun Place for the incredible food, laid back atmosphere and live music. It's always hopping and is a cool place to just hang out at night as well. They host various events throughout the year which are fun to attend. Their baked oyster sampler is the best I've tried. Highly recommend!
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Dat Cajun Place Cafe
2705 Thomas Drive
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We love Dat Cajun Place for the incredible food, laid back atmosphere and live music. It's always hopping and is a cool place to just hang out at night as well. They host various events throughout the year which are fun to attend. Their baked oyster sampler is the best I've tried. Highly recommend!
Everyone asks us where the "locals" go and the best place for fresh oysters: Hunts combines both. It's the hands-down most popular place for true oyster lovers. There are other options as well (mostly seafood) but the place is small and it gets packed. It's worth the wait for a true hole-in-the-wall, locals-love-it place. Note: Beer and wine only. Check out the champion oyster shuckers in action at the bar.
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Hunt's Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant
1150 Beck Ave
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Everyone asks us where the "locals" go and the best place for fresh oysters: Hunts combines both. It's the hands-down most popular place for true oyster lovers. There are other options as well (mostly seafood) but the place is small and it gets packed. It's worth the wait for a true hole-in-the-wall, locals-love-it place. Note: Beer and wine only. Check out the champion oyster shuckers in action at the bar.
A fantastic steakhouse with a cool patio and outdoor bar. Live music often, the menu is diverse but all delicious. TIP: hands-down best dessert is the Blueberry Bread Pudding. We often get one to freeze and bring home, it's THAT good.
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Triple J Steaks & Seafood
2218 Thomas Dr
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A fantastic steakhouse with a cool patio and outdoor bar. Live music often, the menu is diverse but all delicious. TIP: hands-down best dessert is the Blueberry Bread Pudding. We often get one to freeze and bring home, it's THAT good.
Great beach/waterside restaurant with excellent food, drinks, and a huge open air deck to enjoy the view. Has a cute shop inside and can accommodate private groups.
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Runaway Island
14521 Front Beach Rd
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Great beach/waterside restaurant with excellent food, drinks, and a huge open air deck to enjoy the view. Has a cute shop inside and can accommodate private groups.
A locals favorite with a Cajun flair. Live music--it can be a bit loud but the food is fantastic and you can tell from the parking lot that it's popular. And for good reason. It's not on the water but the food and atmosphere make up for the lack of view. The oysters are some of the best in PCB: raw, chargrilled or baked. Our favorites are the Crab Imperial.
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Bayou on the Beach
11115 Hutchison Blvd
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A locals favorite with a Cajun flair. Live music--it can be a bit loud but the food is fantastic and you can tell from the parking lot that it's popular. And for good reason. It's not on the water but the food and atmosphere make up for the lack of view. The oysters are some of the best in PCB: raw, chargrilled or baked. Our favorites are the Crab Imperial.

Parks & Nature

Easily one of the most beautiful spots in PCB (and that's saying a lot b/c all of PCB's beaches are incredible). St Andrews has a pier and calm, clear water perfect for snorkeling and young children who may not like waves. Shell Island is nearby--a very cool place to check out via pontoon or jet ski rental. You'll also see wildlife in the area. Well worth a visit when in town.
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פארק מדינתי סנט אנדרוז
4607 State Park Ln
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Easily one of the most beautiful spots in PCB (and that's saying a lot b/c all of PCB's beaches are incredible). St Andrews has a pier and calm, clear water perfect for snorkeling and young children who may not like waves. Shell Island is nearby--a very cool place to check out via pontoon or jet ski rental. You'll also see wildlife in the area. Well worth a visit when in town.

Essentials

Mack daddy of all shopping centers--get your groceries, beach gear, forgotten necessities and more here. Warning: It's PACKED on Saturdays in the summer. They do offer curbside pick up.
Only about 2 miles away from our complex, this Publix is clean, well stocked and FAR less crowded than the also nearby Super Walmart.
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Publix Super Market at Ocean Park Pavilion
23026 Panama City Beach Pkwy
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Only about 2 miles away from our complex, this Publix is clean, well stocked and FAR less crowded than the also nearby Super Walmart.
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Walmart Supercenter
10270 Front Beach Rd
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Entertainment & Activities

Super iconic area full of restaurants, shops, nightlife and the Sky Wheel ferris wheel, Pier Park is a don't miss stop when in PCB. Beautiful place to stroll around at night or during the day, pick up some souvenirs and grab a bite or a drink. Margaritaville is there, Dick's last resort, Tootsies and more offer great dining--Ron Jon's and smaller, trendy shops are located near the Front Beach Rd end and a more traditional Mall is located toward the Back Beach Rd end.
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Pier Park
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Super iconic area full of restaurants, shops, nightlife and the Sky Wheel ferris wheel, Pier Park is a don't miss stop when in PCB. Beautiful place to stroll around at night or during the day, pick up some souvenirs and grab a bite or a drink. Margaritaville is there, Dick's last resort, Tootsies and more offer great dining--Ron Jon's and smaller, trendy shops are located near the Front Beach Rd end and a more traditional Mall is located toward the Back Beach Rd end.
Want something more active to do than a day at the beach? Shipwreck Island is 1.5 miles from our property and offers waterslides, a lazy river, young childrens' area and more.
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פארק מים של אי הטבעת
12201 Hutchison Blvd
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Want something more active to do than a day at the beach? Shipwreck Island is 1.5 miles from our property and offers waterslides, a lazy river, young childrens' area and more.

Oysters & Seafood

Everyone asks us where the "locals" go and the best place for fresh oysters: Hunts combines both. It's the hands-down most popular place for true oyster lovers. There are other options as well (mostly seafood) but the place is small and it gets packed. It's worth the wait for a true hole-in-the-wall, locals-love-it place. Note: Beer and wine only. Check out the champion oyster shuckers in action at the bar.
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Hunt's Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant
1150 Beck Ave
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Everyone asks us where the "locals" go and the best place for fresh oysters: Hunts combines both. It's the hands-down most popular place for true oyster lovers. There are other options as well (mostly seafood) but the place is small and it gets packed. It's worth the wait for a true hole-in-the-wall, locals-love-it place. Note: Beer and wine only. Check out the champion oyster shuckers in action at the bar.
We never go to PCB that we do not pop into Buddy's for a lunch or dinner (or sometimes to bring home fresh seafood to our home state). You order the freshest of the fresh shimp, crab legs, lobster and more and you can either bring it home to cook or they will steam it all for you there for no added cost. This is some of the freshest and best cooked you will get in all of PCB. Order it spicy (it's not THAT spicy and most of the seasoning ends up on the shell) and be sure to add their cocktail sauce, tuna dip, corn on the cob, potatoes, and strawberry key lime pie for a full meal. Bring it home, grab the napkins and dig in.
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Buddy's Seafood Market
111 S FL-79
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We never go to PCB that we do not pop into Buddy's for a lunch or dinner (or sometimes to bring home fresh seafood to our home state). You order the freshest of the fresh shimp, crab legs, lobster and more and you can either bring it home to cook or they will steam it all for you there for no added cost. This is some of the freshest and best cooked you will get in all of PCB. Order it spicy (it's not THAT spicy and most of the seasoning ends up on the shell) and be sure to add their cocktail sauce, tuna dip, corn on the cob, potatoes, and strawberry key lime pie for a full meal. Bring it home, grab the napkins and dig in.