| Although Panama City Beach is one of the most | | | | that runs adjacent to the park and offers a |
| popular spring break destinations in Florida, rest | | | | diverse selection of activities such as sightseeing, |
| assured that there is more to this wonderland | | | | snorkeling, dolphin watching, and jet skiing. |
| along the shore than partying students and | | | | Surrounded on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico |
| endless commotion. As a pristine jewel that rests | | | | and Lake Powell, Camp Helen State Park offers |
| along the stunning Emerald Coast, visitors of all | | | | countless recreational pursuits in a gorgeous, |
| ages will certainly find something to cheer about | | | | naturally stunning setting. Hiking along the nature |
| during their getaway in gorgeous Panama City | | | | trails and viewing Lake Powell, an extremely rare |
| Beach. | | | | coastal dune lake, are worthwhile excursions, while |
| Highly-acclaimed for its 27 miles of soft white | | | | freshwater and saltwater fishing are also available |
| sand, Panama City Beach continually ranks in the | | | | in this scenic park. Other popular activities include |
| top 20 for beaches in America. While pictures can | | | | swimming off a secluded stretch of sand and |
| tell one story, the sight of the endless silky sand | | | | birdwatching for shorebirds as well as bald eagles. |
| that slides towards the sparkling emerald green | | | | While the natural attractions of the Panama City |
| waters of the Gulf of Mexico is always | | | | Beach 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 afternoon | | | | complement to an already exciting getaway. The |
| of sunbathing, while the crystal clear waters offer | | | | Shipwreck Island Waterpark is home to |
| boundless inshore and offshore pursuits to occupy | | | | exhilarating 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 can | | | | Lazy River. There is also a section for younger |
| imagine. | | | | children to create the perfect, water-filled day |
| Beyond the expansive waters of the Gulf, marine | | | | away from the shore. At the Coconut Creek |
| mammal lovers can catch a glimpse of their | | | | Family Fun Park, there are two, 18-hole mini-golf |
| favorite underwater creatures at the always | | | | courses with a tropical island theme and a Gran |
| popular Gulf World Marine Park. Offering | | | | Maze, which is a human maze the size of a |
| entertaining shows and informative exhibits on a | | | | football field, for an easygoing afternoon with |
| range of mammals, including dolphins, sharks, | | | | your loved ones. |
| penguins, sea lions, and river otters, a day of | | | | Whether spring break relaxation is your |
| excitement awaits around the countless | | | | destination or a cozy family retreat is on the |
| attractions. Throughout the year the shows are | | | | agenda, Panama City Beach vacation rentals can |
| changed, but a few that should not be missed | | | | easily accommodate your entire group for a |
| when offered are the Dolphin Show, Reptile | | | | Florida 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 wilderness | | | | same 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 to | | | | Plan every day with ease by conferencing in the |
| create an adventure along the coast. There are | | | | living room and enjoy easy access to your |
| two nature trails that wind through picturesque | | | | favorite stretch of sand, which lies just steps |
| coastal plant communities, and offer excellent | | | | outside your Panama City Beach rental. To |
| bird-watching opportunities, in addition to | | | | experience everything you love about the Gulf |
| one-and-a-half miles of beaches on the Gulf of | | | | Coast of Florida without any of the stress or |
| Mexico and Grand Lagoon. You can even hop | | | | hassles that can crop up during vacation, book |
| aboard a tour boat and make your way to | | | | your Panama City Beach vacation home rental |
| nearby Shell Island, an uninhabited stretch of land | | | | today. |