10-Day Itinerary for Panama City Beach, Florida

  • Day 1: Panama City Beach Pier
    10 minutes (1.2 miles) from the hotel

    The Panama City Beach Pier is a popular attraction and the perfect spot to watch the sunset. Visitors can enjoy fishing, rent beach chairs or dine at the on-site restaurant.

  • Day 2: Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    20 minutes (10 miles) from Panama City Beach Pier

    Shipwreck Island Waterpark is a fun-filled destination with various water attractions perfect for all ages. Visitors can ride a vast selection of water slides, play in the lazy river or relax in the wave pool.

  • Day 3: St. Andrews State Park
    20 minutes (8.5 miles) from Shipwreck Island Waterpark

    St. Andrews State Park is an ideal destination to go kayaking, hiking, or paddleboarding. Visitors can rent equipment on site or bring their own to enjoy a day out in the open water.

  • Day 4: Gulf World Marine Park
    25 minutes (9.6 miles) from St. Andrews State Park

    Gulf World Marine Park is the perfect place to learn about marine life. Visitors can swim with dolphins or sea lions, watch exhibits, or feed penguins.

  • Day 5: Pier Park Mall
    15 minutes (6.2 miles) from Gulf World Marine Park

    Pier Park Mall is an open-air shopping center featuring a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Visitors can enjoy a meal, watch a movie or spend time shopping.

  • Day 6: Shell Island
    25 minutes (12.5 miles) from Pier Park Mall

    Shell Island sits across St. Andrews Bay and it's only accessible by private boats or ferries. Visitors can go snorkeling, fishing, or have a picnic on the beach.

  • Day 7: WonderWorks
    15 minutes (6.5 miles) from Shell Island

    WonderWorks is an indoor amusement park with interactive exhibits and rides. Visitors can experience a hurricane simulator, a laser tag arena, or a ropes course among other attractions.

  • Day 8: Coconut Creek Family Fun Park
    20 minutes (10 miles) from WonderWorks

    The Coconut Creek Family Fun Park offers a mini-golf course, a large maze, and a train ride for children. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly games or relax in the picnic area.

  • Day 9: Seacrest Wolf Preserve
    45 minutes (38 miles) from Coconut Creek Family Fun Park

    Seacrest Wolf Preserve offers a unique wildlife experience with a tour to observe wolves on their natural habitat. Visitors learn about the preserve's history and the animals that inhabit the area.

  • Day 10: Gulf Coast Jam
    5 minutes (1.5 miles) from the hotel

    Gulf Coast Jam is a yearly music festival that takes place in Panama City Beach. Visitors can enjoy live performances from some of the biggest country music artists around.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Panama City Beach Pier - 1 hour - Free
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 4 hours - $44.99
  • St. Andrews State Park - 2 hours - $8 per car
  • Gulf World Marine Park - 3 hours - $32.99 per adult
  • Pier Park Mall - 3 hours - Free to enter
  • Shell Island - 4 hours - $20 boat ride
  • WonderWorks - 3 hours - $26.99 per adult
  • Coconut Creek Family Fun Park - 2 hours - $16 for 2 games
  • Seacrest Wolf Preserve - 3 hours - $30 per person
  • Gulf Coast Jam - 3-day passes starting at $139 per person
  • Total Estimated Costs: $422.97

Transportation

Renting a car is the most convenient option for getting around Panama City Beach, Florida. Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise all have rental locations at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. A rental car for ten days will cost around $400.00. Taxis and rideshare services are also available but can be costly, especially for longer distances.

Useful Tips

For visitors with more time, Panama City Beach, Florida offers various water excursions such as deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching, or sunset cruises. For visitors with less time, we suggest skipping the Coconut Creek Family Fun Park or Seacrest Wolf Preserve to allocate more time to other destinations.

Airports

The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) serves Panama City Beach, FL. The airport is 16 miles away from the city center and offers non-stop flights from various cities in the US.

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