Downtown Panama City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Panama City Marina
Explore the waterfront in Panama City with a trip to Panama City Marina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Marina Civic Center
After visiting Marina Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panama City. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Martin Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Martin Theatre during your trip to Panama City. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida
Take the family on an outing to Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida during your trip to Panama City. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center
Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Tyndall Air Force Base
Tyndall Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach

Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach

From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

Snorkel & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour Aboard the Footloose

Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
Top hotels in Downtown Panama City

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Patio furniture very old, worn and stained. Room was okay. No smell. Clean. Had to ask for towels and toilet paper.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Our room could have used a some repairs.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Love this place.....our go to when we go to Panama city
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Bikini Beach Resort
Good
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
My deck was share with three other rooms. There was no shampoo or cream rinse, no coffee, sugar ect. Evening entertainment was terrible. I just wanted a few days on the beach but this was a place for families with little kids and little kid amenities and activities. Also used as a party place for ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Panama City

Gulf Coast Development
When in Gulf Coast Development, you can plan a visit to Panama City Marina and Marina Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bunkers Cove
Though Bunkers Cove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Martin Theatre and Marina Civic Center.

Gwaltney Estate
If you're spending some time in Gwaltney Estate, St. Andrews Bay and beach near Gwaltney Estate are top sights worth seeing.

St Andrews
If you're spending some time in St Andrews, St. Andrews Bay and beach near Oaks By The Bay Park are top sights worth seeing.

Sherwood
While Sherwood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port Panama City and Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Resort.

Highland City
While Highland City isn't home to many top sights, Panama City Marina and Marina Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
