White sand beaches and emerald water off the Gulf of Mexico have made Panama City Beach a popular resort. Visitors can scuba dive for shipwrecks and around artificial reefs.
St. Andrews State Recreation Area circles the pass that separates Panama City Beach from Shell Island. Shell Island is an excellent spot for swimming and shell gathering. It is only accessible by boat.
Sightseeing cruises of Shell Island and sunset dolphin watches are offered. The Capt. Anderson III is a glass bottom boat. Dinner and dance, and deep-sea fishing cruises are also available.
Address: Captain Anderson Cruises, 5550 North Grand Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, United States
Phone: 1 (850) 234-3435, Fax: 1 (850) 234-0260
The Museum of Man in the Sea explains the history of diving using dioramas and written records. Exhibits include antique and rare diving equipment, treasure recovered from sunken ships, as well as historic displays of the underwater world from the 1500's onward.
Address: Museum of Man In the Sea, 17314 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2020, United States
Phone: 1 (850) 235-4101, Fax: 1 (850) 235-4101
Hours:
10am-4pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Ocean Opry is a family-oriented country music and comedy show featuring Country and Western, 50's - 60's Rock-N-Roll, Gospel, and Blue Grass in a 1,000 seat theatre.
Address: Ocean Opry Show, 8400 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States
Phone: 1 (850) 234-5464, Fax: 1 (850) 234-5484
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