Open Sands Travel Guide
Panama City Beach





Popular places to visit

Alys Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Alys Beach, a popular beach in 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.

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

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

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

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 Open Sands

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
ELEVATOR NOT WORKING WHEN WE CHECKED OUT; 1 OF 2
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Could be better
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Location was perfect. Thank you
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
I liked that they texted you to see if you needed anything and if you did just to text them and they would do it.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
The 1st room we had smelled terrible like Marijuana. I asked for a different room. The front dest was unhappy about my complaint. Thr rooms were poorly furnished with mismatched furniture and was outdated. There was carpet in the 2 bedroom aea;
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Bikini Beach Resort
Great location, you can open the door and 50 steps and tou are at the beach... no room service for food, no small office or space to run an errand, for example to print tickets or check in the pc informaction to print, etc. Rooms are small
Reviewed on 15 May 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 Holiday Golf Club 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 Golf Course at Edgewater.

Miramar Beach
Though Miramar Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Museum of Man in the Sea and Pier Park.

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.
