Panama City Condo & Vacation Rentals

Panama City Travel Guide

Panama City, Florida, is a gorgeous beach resort area in St Andrew’s Bay, sitting on the Gulf of Mexico coast. The city has beautiful white sand beaches and warm, blue waters. No wonder many people call Panama City’s beaches the world’s most beautiful!

Panama City is a popular vacation destination for adults, families, and students during spring break. Because of its popularity, Panama City is a vacation destination for all ages and has a very diverse list of things to do. The beautiful beach resort boasts water sports, museums, amusement parks, and plenty of relaxation. Panama Beach also has a very wide range of house rental properties, condos, apartments, and even ocean view vacation home rentals. You're sure to find everything you need for a special getaway and a home away from home in Panama City.

Things to Do in Panama City

Panama City has a wide selection of things to do. If you like marine life, beautiful beaches and water sports, you'll feel right at home here.

The Gulf World Marine Park is one of the most visited marine parks, where visitors can not only see diverse marine life but also can learn about animals, sea creatures, and the environment. The park is a great place to visit for families and if you're lucky, you may even get a kiss from a sea lion! Exotic birds, turtles and even penguins also live at the park.

Pier Park is a must-visit for amazing views and great little shops, featuring dozens of stores, restaurants, and a huge cinema. For a half day trip visit Shell Island which is accessible by a small ferry, and go for snorkeling or scuba diving in the blue waters. For more water sports, go on a jet ski tour or a sailing trip.

The ShipWreck Island Waterpark is an excellent spot for adults and children, packed with many slides and rides. The Zoo World Zoological Conservatory is a spot where visitors can explore diverse flora and fauna, and discover the importance of conservation efforts. Equally, the Gator Country Alligator Park has designated motor boats that take visitors around the lakes and swamps to see alligators -- just remember to keep your limbs tucked in!

After a long day exploring, head to one of the golf courses such as the Edgewater Beach Gold Resort and Signal Hill Golf Course to practice your swing.

Best Places to Stay in Panama City

The best areas to stay are in the city center or the Panama City Beach area. The city center is great because all the stores and cafes are just around the block, so if you like to wake up with a fresh coffee and donut definitely consider the downtown area. There are plenty of vacation rentals in Panama City, such as ocean view vacation houses which have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, or alternatively, Panama City Beach condo rentals and house rentals.

Best Time to Visit Panama City

Panama City has a long, warm summer and short, chilly winters. For the best weather visit during May or September, when it's not too hot; average temperatures then are 85 degrees and there's plenty of sunshine. In June, July and August the weather is very hot -- roughly 90 degrees -- and it's extremely humid.