Panama City Beach is an Emerald Jewel

Although Panama City Beach is one of the mostthat runs adjacent to the park and offers a
popular spring break destinations in Florida, restdiverse selection of activities such as sightseeing,
assured that there is more to this wonderlandsnorkeling, dolphin watching, and jet skiing.
along the shore than partying students andSurrounded on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico
endless commotion. As a pristine jewel that restsand Lake Powell, Camp Helen State Park offers
along the stunning Emerald Coast, visitors of allcountless recreational pursuits in a gorgeous,
ages will certainly find something to cheer aboutnaturally stunning setting. Hiking along the nature
during their getaway in gorgeous Panama Citytrails and viewing Lake Powell, an extremely rare
Beach.coastal dune lake, are worthwhile excursions, while
Highly-acclaimed for its 27 miles of soft whitefreshwater and saltwater fishing are also available
sand, Panama City Beach continually ranks in thein this scenic park. Other popular activities include
top 20 for beaches in America. While pictures canswimming off a secluded stretch of sand and
tell one story, the sight of the endless silky sandbirdwatching for shorebirds as well as bald eagles.
that slides towards the sparkling emerald greenWhile the natural attractions of the Panama City
waters of the Gulf of Mexico is alwaysBeach area are the highlight of any vacation,
breathtaking in person. The sand, blindingly white,family-friendly activities are the perfect
is the perfect place to nestle in for an afternooncomplement to an already exciting getaway. The
of sunbathing, while the crystal clear waters offerShipwreck Island Waterpark is home to
boundless inshore and offshore pursuits to occupyexhilarating thrill rides such as Raging Rapids along
your vacation, including swimming, snorkeling,with more relaxing, family-oriented rides like the
surfing, scuba diving, and anything else you canLazy River. There is also a section for younger
imagine.children to create the perfect, water-filled day
Beyond the expansive waters of the Gulf, marineaway from the shore. At the Coconut Creek
mammal lovers can catch a glimpse of theirFamily Fun Park, there are two, 18-hole mini-golf
favorite underwater creatures at the alwayscourses with a tropical island theme and a Gran
popular Gulf World Marine Park. OfferingMaze, which is a human maze the size of a
entertaining shows and informative exhibits on afootball field, for an easygoing afternoon with
range of mammals, including dolphins, sharks,your loved ones.
penguins, sea lions, and river otters, a day ofWhether spring break relaxation is your
excitement awaits around the countlessdestination or a cozy family retreat is on the
attractions. Throughout the year the shows areagenda, Panama City Beach vacation rentals can
changed, but a few that should not be missedeasily accommodate your entire group for a
when offered are the Dolphin Show, ReptileFlorida getaway to remember. With enough
Show, and Sea Lion Show.bedrooms and space to keep everyone in the
For those who prefer to explore the wildernesssame centralized location, your vacation is more
outside the confines of established exhibits, St.like a day at the beach than you ever imagined.
Andrews State Park has everything you need toPlan every day with ease by conferencing in the
create an adventure along the coast. There areliving room and enjoy easy access to your
two nature trails that wind through picturesquefavorite stretch of sand, which lies just steps
coastal plant communities, and offer excellentoutside your Panama City Beach rental. To
bird-watching opportunities, in addition toexperience everything you love about the Gulf
one-and-a-half miles of beaches on the Gulf ofCoast of Florida without any of the stress or
Mexico and Grand Lagoon. You can even hophassles that can crop up during vacation, book
aboard a tour boat and make your way toyour Panama City Beach vacation home rental
nearby Shell Island, an uninhabited stretch of landtoday.