Panama City beach received the Number One rating in the country, above beaches in Hawaii, California and other areas of Florida. The unusual whiteness of the beach sand is a result of quartz crystals washing down from the Appalachian Mountains centuries ago. Over time, these crystals have been bleached, ground, smoothed and polished until millions upon millions of grains of sand have been deposited along this Northwest Florida coast. The astonishing white sand beaches are the major attraction to this family-oriented resort. An outstanding vacation value, Panama City Beach boasts a remarkable diversity of amusements and attractions.
Visitors stroll day and night through the vibrant, luminous stretch known as the Miracle Strip.
Here, ingenious miniature golf courses, arcades, open-air cafes, souvenir shops, boutiques, restaurants and other pleasures attract and entertain vacationers. With average water temperatures in the 70s and an air temperature of 74 degrees, Panama City Beach is extremely pleasant year-round. The height of the Tourist Season begins as early as March and continues through early October. During the Winter months, visitors from the colder climates find a lovely refuge in Panama City Beach's moderate temperatures. Even in Winter, cold snaps seldom occur in temperate Panama City Beach and rarely last for more than 48 hours due to Gulf Stream breezes.