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 ฿1,443 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿1,443
฿2,131 total
3 Sept - 4 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. ...
7/10 Good! (2,089 reviews)
"The hotel bedrooms are okay. The problem is that the sandy beach area was flooded, and the beds and roach-filled rooms were not good but the beach is very nice"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

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
The price is ฿2,069 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿2,069
฿2,398 total
3 Sept - 4 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 ฿2,180 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,180
฿2,690 total
21 Sept - 22 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 ฿2,498 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,498
฿3,541 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
The Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel

The Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel

2 out of 5
12001 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is ฿1,674 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿1,674
฿2,451 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Panama ...
6.6/10 (130 reviews)
"The front desk staff puts on a fake smile. They are not helpful and when there was a problem they were NOT willing to help or attempt to remedy the issue…. (NO cash change available, 1 washing machine worked. The other one eats quarters and didn’t turn on at all… and the machine Nor the front desk ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel
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 ฿1,462 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿1,462
฿2,199 total
3 Sept - 4 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
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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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