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Panama City Beach is a charming beachfront town in Bay County, located approximately two and a half hours east of Tallahassee on the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico waterfront. The popular resort area claims to be home to the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches," offering more than 27 miles of stunning white sand beaches throughout its greater urban area.
Calm, clear waters make for excellent swimming conditions, with opportunities offered throughout the year for water sports such as parasailing, boating, and diving. Canoeing, fishing, and biking are popular at the protected nature reserve St. Andrews State Park, while ecotourism opportunities abound at the 185-acre Camp Helen State Park. Within the town center, tourists can dine at nightlife institutions such as Schooner's Last Local Beach Club or shop at the eclectic Pier Park open-air retail complex, which is home to attractions such as an IMAX theater and an XD Darkride Experience. Map
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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