Panama City Beach and Bay County offer many great swimming and snorkeling spots other than the Gulf of Mexico. Carl Gray Park, located behind Gulf Coast State College, offers visitors a beach on the bay along with plenty of parking and picnic tables. For a unique swimming experience visitors might venture to the northern part of Bay County to Econfina Creek and the series of crystal clear natural springs which feed it. Located along Highway 20 Econfina Creek and the springs attract swimmers, snorkelers and divers, kayakers and canoeists, and a host of others who enjoy the refreshingly cool waters in the hot summer. Visitors can also experience wet and wild adventures at Shipwreck Island Water Park, the Aquatics Center at Frank Brown Park, and many of the amazing pools found at individual properties throughout Panama City Beach. View Water Activities