We've been coming to Panama City Beach for 50 years. The best advice I can give you is if you want quiet stay on the west end and if you are a partier stay on the east end of the beach

@amberjay5361

3 ай бұрын

Hello, my husband has never been to any beach! Could you tell me what hotel you recommend in a quiet area? With a beach view from the room? Thank you so much!

Two of the best years of my life were spent there.

I'm here right now. I can't wait for the airshow tomorrow!

Cruising the strip has a very long history in PCB! I have never known of the strip to be void of traffic in the evenings in the summer, it is see and be seen along 98. They have tried to stop it but that has failed every time, young people are going to ride around in their cars. It keeps the place young and us older folks young at heart! Even with all of the modern high rises the place still has a classic old charm about it if you know where to look! Great video, thanks for sharing!

@SunshineStateInsider

5 ай бұрын

Well that’s good to know! I guess I’m just being the cranky one. 😜

I live here in PCB. If you go to St Andrews State Park, it's worth catching the ferry to Shell Island which is directly across what we call "the pass". It's cheap and a short ride, maybe 2 or 3 minutes. They have a kiddie pool area on the pass side or you can walk over to the Gulf side as well. Less crowded and plenty of shells there. Love the video brother 👍

A a local, I can confirm that this is a half and half town. Party or chill, but be nice to everyone please. Some tourists do get a little crazy sometimes. But overall, this place is incredible.

@shabaka-rahamia896

Ай бұрын

Thank you I just came from Panama City this mornings red eye. I live in NYC & didn't want to leave, I can wait to return I would like to stay at least 1mth to get a feel 4 it I'd would consider relocating I

PCB is paradise!

Panama City Beach Florida is so beautiful, I know because I live in it

Thank You Mr. Colbert .

I always loved going to Panama City Beach. Last time I been was 2021

Love Panama! It's our familys go to vacay spot when we want a getaway on a budget. They are serious about thise double flags. We went to the beach and just put our feet in and they came over telling us to get away from the water. So they do watch and they WILL definitely come over to tell you not to get in the water. Only for your own safety though. We went during spring break of 2023 and I didn't find that it was busy at all. We stayed on Thomas Dr right on the beach but a good distance from the hustle and bustle of the city center. Definitely a more family friendly side of town.

Panama City Beach is famous for its emerald waters,white sand and relaxing beach atmosphere, but it is also a place to celebrate.On Thanksgiving Day , resteurant s will take care of cooking and cleaning and serving meals. If you've never been here, it must be on your list places to visit. We always had a great time here...

Started carrying my kids to PCB starting in 2000, even at spring break, my kids still love it to this day.

Pretty beach

My next vacation is here thanks for video

Shores of Panama is one of the rowdiest places in PCB. Especially during spring break and high school senior trip week (late May early June).

You stayed at one of the more rowdy condos lol. But its nice in that pool area.

Thank you for all the suggestions! I agree they should close that road in Pier Park. The beaches are amazing. The traffic is crazy! Unfortunately, the beach road probably needs to be 2 lanes on each side. We are going for NYE! I think we are close to pier park. 🙂

We are going in June can't wait. It will be our second time.

Goofy Golf is one of the BEST things about PCB. Generations of families have made photos there with the "critters." I have a photo of my mother sitting in the monkey's hand in about 1964.

@SunshineStateInsider

5 ай бұрын

I loved it!

@user-ez5ci2zy6w

4 ай бұрын

I have pictures of my grandpa and I inside of the big white head , I was 5 then , I am 60 now I sure miss him.

Keir and Noah met Stephen Colbert in Panama City Beach Florida. Keir and Noah said Stephen Colbert is a super nice guy .

@mirzaahmed6589

19 күн бұрын

Who are Keir and Noah?

Comin in beginning of june. The car meet thing is exactly what wi dells is like also the attractions. Minus the ocean i think we may forget we are across the country😊

I never had been there, but I want to go

Thanks for the video. We shared your video on our channel. "Ten Things to Know Before you Go"

@SunshineStateInsider

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Take side roads to get to Back Beach Rd, it can still be busy, but less crowded than Front Beach Rd.

I would suggest that people need to try Gulf World and definitely the dolphin show that they do. Me, my wife and my in laws loved it but my little boy had a blast with it. Definitely a great place to take kids. And for food I’d suggest Pineapple Willys, Shane Rib Shack, All American Diner and Gulf Coast Burger Company.

There are more parking areas than what you said. I lived in PCB for over 20 years. I promise those are just a few parking spots that you mentioned.

We have drove from are town called Brownsburg in Indiana to Panama city beach Florida it took 12 And a half hours

Omg you passed the place I stayed at last year

I ws stationed at Eglin 1973-74 about 70 miles away. Back then there was nothing in Destin and not much on island.. I use to swim offshore a half mile with a mask and i found one big shell. I'm going back next week and got an Airbnb in Panama City for 8 days for $295. It's a working vacation so I stay frugally.

Miami and Hallandale Beach Florida, beaches is better and beautiful.

As seashelling nut. It's best to do it at low tide. High tide will wash the seashells away back into the ocean.

Is Panama Beach a place to take younger kids during spring break?

The shells are filtered out when the sand is being brought up. They do that in the off season

@SunshineStateInsider

5 ай бұрын

Ah ha!

I still prefer Hallandale Beach Florida more it’s a beautiful city with a growing communities and businesses and a good nightlife.🇺🇸

Agreed. Shut the street down. Make like beale Street in Mempho without the stray bullets. Thats not a band of course. Open air walking, shopping and drinking. Should done that a long time ago.

@bb4251

2 ай бұрын

agree

WHERE? Does all the septic waste go?

Glad to know to avoid boom boom music at the Pier

It is beautiful but it’s expensive especially in Panama City beach . I have been living there for nearly for 4 years…

Yea Tampa Sarasota

I'm trying to make Destin a relocation goal. Mainly because that sand is magic! It's crazy😂

@chadm6981

5 ай бұрын

We live in Navarre about half between Destin and Pensacola. There other areas worth checking out that are very close to the beach that aren’t built out like Destin. Look around you might find more bang for your buck.

No alcohol on the beach in march

Where did you stay while visiting PCB?

@SunshineStateInsider

4 ай бұрын

Hi! We stayed at Shores of Panama.

@lyndseyskaar8986

3 ай бұрын

I’m going to be taking my family of four. We’re looking for a resort with entertainment, activities, food, tiki bars, and of course good pools. Our kids are grown so looking for adult friendly.

@vrushalipande6168

3 ай бұрын

Lyndsey, I would recommend you stay at emerald beach resort. It has everything you mentioned. Tidewater beach resort is another option

The car situation at pier park has gotten worse over the years. I pray it doesn't take a child getting hit for them to change things

The Pay to working as a 911 dispatch was 5.25 an hour in 1996 , I would like to know what they are making now?? How is buying a home in a nice area?

@user-lf4ux7dm7g

Ай бұрын

Non-existant.

7 people drowned in June? WTF?!?!

I spent 10 minutes in the water, and found that I could only swim in tight circles.

I told my daughter to travel to Florida for spring break, but she said it's a long way to go "for skin cancer and a Slurpy." Young people today are much smarter about their habits and health choices than I was.

@Coachspeak85

Ай бұрын

U better take her butt to the beach so she can get Outside!! Get some sand ,sun and fun. Put the phone / tablet down.skin cancer and a slurpy,...Netflix reference. Lol

I was blessed to visit LONG AGO! I expect to NEVER see Florida again.

I didn’t like pier park either!!!

I’ve lived there for 11 years

I have I prefer Destin better. Panama is more populated and Destin has crab island!

Only downfall. I love to hear the ocean sound. There is not that in Panama City.

@oldpanamacitybeach

Ай бұрын

Probably because there's no ocean nearby.

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Wondering how to fly in from LAX. Are there any direct flights? If not, what is the best way to get to Panama City?

Come for vacation leave on probation