Jan 04, 2006
JUST THE FACTS: PANAMA CITY BEACH
Panama City Beach has long been a favorite destination for travelers seeking an
affordable, fun-filled beach vacation. With glistening white sand edging emerald-green
waters and an average 320 days of sunshine annually, it’s no wonder USA Today listed
Panama City Beach as a 2005 Top Ten Family Beach Destination. Here are some of the
fun–in–the–sun amenities visitors enjoy.
Award-winning Panama City Beach is best known for its silky, white sand
Beaches and the clear, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay.
The destination boasts more than 27 miles of beach, earning such accolades as:
Major Growth and “The Beach Lover’s Beach” is enjoying tremendous growth. Offering Development the beach as a backyard, condos, resorts, hotels, townhomes and villas are transforming the destination. Approximately 15 new properties --4,800 new rooms -will be completed by the end of 2005, bringing the total number of rooms available to more than 21,000. Panama City Beach will have more than 24,000 rooms open by the end of 2006, and a record 30,000 rooms are expected to be on line by the end of 2007.
Family Fun There is much more to this beach town than sun and sand. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum is scheduled to open in the spring of 2006. The unusual three-story structure is designed to look like a 1950’s luxury cruise liner run aground. The museum promises to amaze with such oddities as shrunken heads and an 11-foot-tall Eiffel Tower made from match sticks. Panama City Beach’s popular family attractions also include:
Active Adventures In this destination known as the “Wreck Capital of the South,” scuba divers explore historic wrecks and artificial reefs. Snorkelers chase giant Manta rays and brightly colored tropical fish. Sailing, windsurfing, pleasure boating, parasailing and jet skiing are all popular ways to explore the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors hop aboard tour boats too for trips to Shell Island.
For landlubbers, Panama City Beach boasts five 18-hole championship golf courses. No wonder the destination was named the third best golf town in the U.S. by Golf Digest magazine. Also on land, visitors enjoy fishing, hiking and camping in St. Andrews State Recreational Area.
When the Sun Known as the “Seafood Capital of the World,” Panama City Beach Goes Down boasts an array of dining options, from casual beachside cafes to award-winning restaurants. Vacationers looking to kick up their heels find clubs offering daily and nightly entertainment, ranging from classic hits to high-energy dance tunes.
Accommodations Panama City Beach offers more than 19,500 hotel, motel and From Budget to condominium units from budget to luxury. Campgrounds and Luxury RV parks appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, while family-style vacation homes, serene church retreats and overnight boat docking facilities round out the accommodations options.
Easily Accessible Panama City Beach is located in Bay County, Fla., in the By Land, Air & Sea Northwest portion of the state often referred to as “The Emerald Coast.” Daily commercial air service is provided by a variety of carriers through Panama City – Bay County International Airport, just 15 minutes from the beach. Florida’s Intercoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico bring boaters to the area’s many marinas.
Seasonal Panama City Beach offers visitors 320 days of sunshine per year and Temperatures an average year-round temperature of 78 degrees. Average seasonal temperatures are:
Contact Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 9473, Panama City Beach, FL 32417 800-PCBEACH or www.thebeachloversbeach.com
For more information, contact Jayna M. Leach, Panama City Beach CVB 850-233-5070x226 or jleach@800pcbeach.com
Agency contact: Noel Perkins, Sharlet Brennan, YPB&R, 407-875-1111 Noel_Perkins@ypbr.com, Sharlet_Brennan@ypbr.com
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