Welcome to the Panama City Travel Guide. Come join me in one of the loveliest places in the world!
My name is Tony and I'm happy to be your virtual tour guide to this groovy city in the Florida Panhandle. Are you looking for a fun vacation, a relaxing vacation, or maybe a place to settle in for the rest of your life? From things to do, places to go, great restaurants to eat at, great places to stay, annual events to mark on your calendar, and everything in between. This is being built with the intent of sharing what wonderful places Panama City, Florida and Panama City Beach are and I'm here to help the best I can.
The endgame is getting you here, showing you ways to play, and helping you stay. Everything you'll need to turn a vacation into a permanent lifestyle.
Let Me Guess...
If you're like me, my guess is you're tired. You need a nice, restful vacation, either full of fun or full of a whole lot of putting your brain into neutral. Maybe it's time for a real change. Maybe you've thought so far as wanting a place to unpack your suitcase in a place you can call a forever home. I get it. Been there and done that. Panama City and Panama City Beach (PCB) offers all that, and more.
I'm thrilled you're here and am anxious to show you around, through personal stories, videos, photos, and anything else I can think of that will put you smack-dab in the middle of all the excitement. I'll do my best to help you plan, all the way through to putting a period on the whole thing, whatever that looks like for you. This site is an ever-growing work in progress and is here with the Panama City and PCB vacationer in mind. I may even be able to talk you into an extended stay (best known as RETIREMENT!). I don't expect that to be an unobtainable goal. It wasn't for me, plus I can be very persuasive. 😁
This entire web site gives me the chance to share all about Panama City and Panama City Beach with you!
Since I've been here, I've quickly fallen in love with the area, from the sunshine, to the bodies of water all around me, to the friendly people (something I'm totally not used to from where I came from!), full of Southern hospitality. Most of all, with the world as crazy as it is right now, I feel safe here. That is something that is really important to me. If you want to read a little of my personal backstory, you can do that on the About Me page.
Is Panama City the same as Panama City Beach? A lot of people ask because it's kind of confusing. I was one of those people. So, what is the answer to this question of the ages?
Not exactly, but close.
You see, Panama City, Florida is the city proper, but if you head towards the beach (who wouldn't?), you enter the beachside or Panama City Beach. While being two different cities in Florida. Panama City is the larger and more historic city, while Panama City Beach (PCB) is a resort town on the Gulf of Mexico coast.
Panama City is the county seat of Bay County. It's the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola, and the most populated city in the Panama City–Lynn Haven, Florida metropolitan statistical area.
Panama City Beach is a resort town on Florida's Emerald Coast. It's sometimes called “The Spring Break Capital of the World”. We'll discuss that elsewhere. It's also amusingly, but fondly, known as part of The Redneck Riviera. Haha. We'll discuss that elsewhere, too! PCB has 27 miles of white sand beaches (actually quartz crystals), two state parks, dozens of public beach access points, and scrumptious and fun waterfront restaurants.
I have it covered. What covered? It. What you are looking for. What you need. Some things you may find that you didn't even know you needed.
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IT is here (if not now, it will be!) and I'm prepped and ready to dish it up for you. I'll cover the how-to's, where to finds, what you needs, and more, all wrapped up in adventure and fun. Life is rough. Isn't it about time for rest, relaxation, peace, and fun? Is that dopamine flowing yet?
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So, to sum up here on the entryway to this web site, make yourself at home. Grab some coffee ☕ or, if you're a Southern guy or gal, a Sweet Tea (a VERY popular drink down here!), and peruse the rest of the site. Take your time. Look at this as your pre-vacation or your prep to call Panama City home. There's a lot here and it will just keep growing. It's my passion and I'd love you to catch the fever. I truly believe that one thing will forever remain the same: I will always be a local tourist. 🥰
This is not a one-way street either. We're interactive! Have you heard the saying, "The only silly question is the one you don't ask?" I feel that is so true. You can't know something until you know something. Right? If you have a question or thoughts about anything, feel free to hit me up and ask away. I'll do my best to get you the answer you're searching for. I believe you're really going to enjoy this place, as you venture out into Panama City and PCB.
Come. Play. Stay. Shall we proceed?
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