Open Sands Travel Guide
Panama City Beach





Visit Open Sands
Things to do

Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach

Shell Island Nature & Marine Viewing Tour

Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach

From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

Panama City Beach: Sunset Cruise with Dolphin Watching

90 Minute Sunset Tiki Boat Tour
Top hotels in Open Sands

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
"The beach was amazing. Our view from the balcony during the sunset was spectacular. The room was huge and a full size refrigerator was perfect. The humidity and smell of the room needs improvement. Probably replacing the carpet to a healthier option will avoid the moldy smell."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
"Had to park to far away to walk to our room. No one ever cleaned our room, never asked if we needed more towels, toilet paper nothing. View was beautiful balcony very roomy."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

The Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel
"Location was great and close to the beach. Great balcony view. Room was a bit odd. No table or chairs. Beds very high. No shelves in shower for soap and shampoos. No towel bars. Shower doors odd. Had to reach inside shower to turn it on so you don’t want to be dressed to turn it on. No microwave ..."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
"Very clean staff super nice"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Bikini Beach Resort
"It was a really nice room, with a beach view & near the pool and the bar (which wasn't open much as it was off-season). The wi-fi was in & out. They offer room service on request, and I only requested once as I only stayed a few days. The maintenance lady did a great job cleaning up my room. The ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Open Sands

Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

Seacrest
Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Lower Grand Lagoon
While visiting Lower Grand Lagoon, you might make a stop by sights like St. Andrews State Park and Thomas Drive.

Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rosemary Beach and Camp Helen State Park.

Seacrest Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Seacrest Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.




















