Open Sands Travel Guide

Panama City Beach

A beach with waves, a tall building, and houses along the shore.
A snowy beach with high-rise buildings and palm trees in the background.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against the shore.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
A beach with sand dunes, a trash can, and tall buildings in the background.

Things to do

Panama City Beach Sunset Catamaran Sail on The Privateer

Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran

฿1,489
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach

Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach

฿1,489
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach

Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach

฿2,300
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour on Lazy Daze

Dolphin Sightseeing Tour on Lazy Daze

฿827
per adult
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour on Lazy Daze
90 Minute Sunset Tiki Boat Tour

90 Minute Sunset Tiki Boat Tour

฿1,489
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
90 Minute Sunset Tiki Boat Tour
The Big Kahuna

Big Kahuna Sunset Dolphin Cruise Experience

฿1,946
per adult
Big Kahuna Sunset Dolphin Cruise Experience
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Top hotels in Open Sands

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 out of 5
12525 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is ฿1,689 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,689
฿2,407 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

2 out of 5
21905 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,254 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,254
฿2,613 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr Panama City Beach FL
The price is ฿2,010 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,010
฿2,496 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is ฿2,202 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,202
฿3,202 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (3,023 reviews)
"Location, staff, housekeeping were very good. Questions & concerns were quickly answered. Beach view and close restaurants were positives."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is ฿1,279 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,279
฿1,984 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
15505 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is ฿4,648 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,648
฿5,258 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,773 reviews)
"Had a great time. Enjoyed the hot breakfast. If only the weather had cooperated."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
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Where to stay in Open Sands

Find the best Open Sands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal residential area with houses and a beach.
Photo by Chris Craine
Open Photo by Chris Craine

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 Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, a few people walking, and a wooden fence along the shore.
Photo by Ron Reeves
Open Photo by Ron Reeves

Seacrest

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

A beach with waves and a sunset in the distance.
Photo by Meghana Vuppala
Open Photo by Meghana Vuppala

Lower Grand Lagoon

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

A sandy path in a coastal area with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.

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.

A beach with waves, a pier, and a sunset sky.

Alys Beach

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

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