subject: There is Nothing to Beat a Panama City Beach Vacation [print this page] There is Nothing to Beat a Panama City Beach Vacation
Who doesn't like the Florida sunshine and the beach lifestyle? A Panama City Beach vacation is ideal for families and it's also popular with young people on their Spring Break. The beaches here have won several awards and there are more than 27 miles of clean, sugar white sands.
The clear waters of the Emerald Coast are the backdrop to games on the beach and water sports, such as kayaking, scuba diving, parasailing and jet skiing. The Aquatic Center has a heated swimming pool and a separate area for children. Frank Brown Park contains sports fields and courts for tennis, volleyball, and basketball. You can take a glass bottom boat tour to see the dolphins or go for a sunset cruise. Birdwatchers and hikers also love this destination.
One of the most popular areas is St. Andrews Park, which contains two fishing piers and you can launch your own boat. There are beaches, two nature trails, and a picnic pavilion. There are plenty of family attractions including Gulf World Marina Park, where you can see dolphins, penguins, and sea lions. There are more animals on display at Zooworld; watch the alligators being fed and pose for photos with a wolf. The Junior Museum of Bay County has a play area for toddlers and exhibits on history and science.
If you are keen shell collectors, take the boat tour to Shell Island.Nighttime on a Panama City beach vacation offers the chance to listen to some jazz, join in the karaoke, or dance the night away.