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Hotel at a Glance: 2.5-Star Panama City Beach Hotel

Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast beaches are within easy reach of this convenient hotel. Drive about 10 minutes in one direction, and you can fish for cobia and flounder on the 1,500-foot M.B. Miller County Pier. Head in the other direction to swim in the crystal-clear waters at Saint Andrews State Park. At the end of a long day, you can brush the sand from your toes and relax in the hotel’s outdoor pool and hot tub.

• The free breakfast includes waffles, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice.
• In-room amenities: microwave, mini fridge, and free WiFi
• Bring Fido: Pets up to 50 lb. stay free in double-queen rooms, and dogs are welcome on a stretch of beach at nearby Pier Park.
• Onsite mini-mart: Pick up snacks, drinks, and other essentials.
• Notable nod: TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Panama City Beach, Florida: Sugar-White Beaches, Spring Breakers, and Scuba-Diving Spots

Panama City Beach’s slogan—“The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”—may seem boastful. But TripAdvisor helped back up this claim in 2013, naming the local St. Andrews State Park as having 1 of the top 25 beaches in the United States. The park also has two fishing piers, a jetty, and a boat ramp, plus nature trails for bird watching. Elsewhere in town, you can arrange a scuba-diving trip to explore the area’s dozens of natural and artificial reefs.

Every March and April, spring breakers descend on the white-sand beaches and fill the streets outside dance clubs. The rest of the year, however, the atmosphere is more relaxed and geared toward families. There are numerous amusement parks along the 20-plus miles of shoreline. Many of the popular seafood restaurants and bars here overlook the Gulf of Mexico.

If you’re looking to escape the crowds, take the ferry to Shell Island, an uninhabited, 7-mile-long barrier island. On the ride over, you might see some of the bottlenose dolphins that frequent these warm waters. Once there, you can soak in the sun on the empty beaches and go snorkeling. It’s also worth it to visit the nature preserve at Conservation Park, which has 24 miles of trails. One 11-mile trek goes past wooden boardwalks and wetlands; keep your eyes peeled and you might see woodpeckers in the trees and alligators lurking beside cypresses.

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