Open Sands Travel Guide
Panama City Beach
Popular places to visit
Pier Park
Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
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.
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.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.
Things to do
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay
Original CRUISIN TIKIS 90 min Cruise - Grand Lagoon
Panama City Beach Sunset Catamaran Sail on The Privateer
Panama City Beach: Shell Island Catamaran Snorkeling Tour
Top hotels in Open Sands
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Clean room. Great view of the ocean and beach.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
The room had a great view.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Clean room, corteous staff. Showing it's age, but the beautiful Gulf of Mexico makes up for it its old carpet.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Panama City Beach
Room was very clean. Balcony was so awesome. However, $20 + tax to park a night was ridiculous!!!!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Bikini Beach Resort
Clean and i got my room early
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
location was excellent
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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 Panama City Beaches and Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack.
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 Russell-Fields Pier and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze.
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 Russell-Fields Pier 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.
