Santa Monica Travel Guide
Panama City Beach
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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.
Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?
Carillon Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carillon Beach during your travels in West Panama City Beach? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
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.
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
Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay
Panama City Beach Sunset Catamaran Sail on The Privateer
Adventure Tour to Shell Island on the Privateer Catamaran
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
The Stolen Relic Escape Room in Panama City Beach
Top hotels in Santa Monica
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
great view
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Perfect Highly recommend !
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Very clean and up to date. Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
The exterior needs some love.. need to have more staff around. There wasn’t any guidance of where to get pool towels and what the hotel had free to use or they offered for free to guests.. the front desk staff needs some guidance when someone has a request don’t say yes that can happen and then it ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
I will definitely be returning in the future
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Stunning views from our 4th floor Gulf front balcony. Rooms were nice, some things could use updates (spring mattresses, softer pillows, larger tv, furniture ok). .03 from Pineapple Willy’s with great pier restaurant seating. We only stayed one night, so didn’t experience the other amenities. For ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Laguna Beach Estates
When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riviera Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Riviera Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carillon Beach and Powell Lake.
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.
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.
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.
