Open Sands Travel Guide
Panama City Beach





Visit Open Sands
Things to do

Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach

Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach

Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island in Panama City Beach

St. Andrews State Park Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Dolphin & Sightseeing Cruise in Panama City Beach (1.5 hours)

From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Top hotels in Open Sands

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
"The stay was amazing right on the beach amazing balcony view of the ocean first thing in the morning so relaxing. Staff was amazing and super helpful. Heated pools that stayed open 24hrs hot tubs tiki bar...the room was very spacious and clean.just an all around amazing stay"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
"Staff were great, we enjoyed our stay. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
"This is the second time we have stayed here in PCB. The rooms are relatively clean for a beach resort. Check-in was not a great experience. We arrived and hour and a half early, and I completed the pre-check in. The front desk staff let me know that they would call when the room was ready. No problem, ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
"Didn't even get in our room until after 5 when check in was suppose to be at 4. Paint peeling off wall, shower didn't even hardly spray, both pools were closed and when one did open didn't seem to have much if any chlorine in it which means bacteria steadily growing in it, found mold on the pillows ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
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Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
"Great location parking was a little challenging"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Open Sands

Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Alys Beach or Rosemary Beach.

Seacrest
Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

Lower Grand Lagoon
While visiting Lower Grand Lagoon, you might make a stop by sights like Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park.

Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rosemary Beach and Camp Helen State Park.

Alys Beach
While visiting Alys Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.


















