Gulf Highlands Travel Guide

Panama City Beach

Photo by Ashley Davis
Photo by Ashley Davis

Popular places to visit

Pier Park

Pier Park

Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.

Pier Park
Panama City Beaches

Panama City Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?

Panama City Beaches
Carillon Beach

Carillon Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carillon Beach during your travels in West Panama City Beach? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Carillon Beach
St. Andrews State Park showing a lake or waterhole, forest scenes and tranquil scenes

St. Andrews State Park

Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.

St. Andrews State Park
Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rosemary Beach during your trip to Panama City Beach? Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the cycling trails.

Rosemary Beach
Shipwreck Island Waterpark which includes a water park and rides

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

Things to do

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Rp950.984
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

Rp461.538
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Rp950.984
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
Picture 9 for Activity Shell Island: Water Park and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Shell Island: Adventure Tour on the Privateer Catamaran

Rp1.341.681
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shell Island: Adventure Tour on the Privateer Catamaran
Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay

Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay

Rp478.051
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay
3 Hour Tiki Boat Adventure

3 Hour Tiki Boat Adventure

Rp908.215
per adult
3 Hour Tiki Boat Adventure
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Top hotels in Gulf Highlands

Candlewood Suites Panama City Beach Pier by IHG

Candlewood Suites Panama City Beach Pier by IHG

2.5 out of 5
16992 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is Rp1.189.024 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.189.024
Rp1.345.063 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (805 reviews)
"Friendly staff and comfortable and clean rooms"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Candlewood Suites Panama City Beach Pier by IHG
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,780 reviews)
"It was absolutely amazzing. Westay here each time we go to PCB. Convenient and easy to access. Just wished we could have stayed longer. Only thing that could make it better would be a free stay for a couple of nights lol."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
6.4/10 (1,989 reviews)
"We visited after the Fourth of July weekend and absolutely loved our stay! The hotel had so many great amenities and fun activities for the kids — from free ice cream and a duck contest to movie night and even fireworks. Everything was family-friendly and well organized. We had such a great experience ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is Rp1.067.678 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.067.678
Rp1.557.461 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,329 reviews)
"I love everything about this property"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
15505 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is Rp1.937.757 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp1.937.757
Rp2.191.991 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,894 reviews)
"CONVENIENT AND WALKABLE TO THE OCEAN SAND. MY FAMILY AND I ARE READY TO COME BACK!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

2 out of 5
21905 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is Rp1.671.149 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.671.149
Rp1.871.817 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,987 reviews)
Good place to stay
"It was a good stay our 2nd time here and it did not disappoint, its clean and accessible to beach ."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Gulf Highlands

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El Centro Beach

Though El Centro Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Russell-Fields Pier and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze.

El Centro Beach
Laguna Beach showing a coastal town, landscape views and a beach

Laguna Beach

Beaches and golf courses are some things travellers note about Laguna Beach. Check out Russell-Fields Pier or Pier Park while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Laguna Beach
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Laguna Beach Estates

When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Laguna Beach Estates
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Bahama Beach

Bahama Beach might not have many top sights, but Panama City Beaches and Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bahama Beach
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Sunnyside

If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sunnyside
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Long Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Ripley's Believe It or Not and WonderWorks.

Long Beach

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