Open Sands Travel Guide
Panama City Beach
Popular places to visit
Alys Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Alys Beach during your trip to Panama City Beach? Stroll along the beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
Pier Park
Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.
Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City 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.
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
Frank Brown Park
Indoor and outdoor facilities in this Florida park offer fun for kids, sports teams, individual athletes, groups and even the family dog.
Things to do
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
Original CRUISIN TIKIS 3 Hour Cruise, Snorkel, Swim/float Sandbar
Panama City: Sunset Tour with Dolphin Watching
Original CRUISIN TIKIS 90 min Cruise - Grand Lagoon
Top hotels in Open Sands
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Only problem we had was the door to the balcony wouldn’t close all the way. Dirty carpets!!!!!!!!! Nice room, nice shower, nice view and great pool.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Room was shabby and worn down. Found hairs on bedsheets. Ended up leaving after about 20 minutes
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Panama City Beach
Beautiful location. Parking was expensive. Room was very nice!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Room was not very clean upon arrival- didn’t smell clean- there was a dirty wash rag by the kitchenette sink to wash dishes- our comforter had multiple cigarette burn holes- we also received a dirty wash cloth for the shower- the overall cleanliness - not great at all. The water was shut off due ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach Beachfront
Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
The carpet was wet. And the receptionist was not very helpful about finding our room after check in. A map would be super helpful!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Open Sands
Bid-a-wee Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Bid-a-wee Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pier Park and Panama City Beaches.
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.
El Centro Beach
Though El Centro Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pier Park and Museum of Man in the Sea.
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 Rockit Lanes.
Laguna Beach
Beaches and golf courses are some things travellers note about Laguna Beach. Check out Museum of Man in the Sea or Pier Park while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Bel Air
While visiting Bel Air, you might make a stop by sights like Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches.
