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 relaxing 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
Staff was friendly. Showers were crap. Parking was crap. No ice, except to purchase. No breakfast. Pool and hot tub were fine. Beach access, easy. Clean, just outdated. Would stay again… full size fridge.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
The Hot Tub was dirty the room was dirty no iron in my room. Parking was horrible. I would not stay here again. The pictures on the internet do not look like that in person. Only good thing about this hotel is its right on the beach. Also, we were out of water to take a shower are use the bathroom. ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
clean room and great staff will stay there next time
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Yes
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
All the rooms face the beach very
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Bikini Beach Resort
This hotel is like a bad movie for spring break from the 80s. It’s dirty, old, and outdated. Not worth it.
Reviewed on 4 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.
