Panama City Beach, Florida’s Top Three Beaches for Visitors

Are you ready to get your toes in the sand and feel the waves crashing all around you? We’ve found some must-visit beaches in PCB, Florida next time you’re in the panhandle.

PANAMA CITY BEACH IS SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT

Growing up PCB was known as the Spring Break destination for high school and college kids to cut loose. Over the years it has evolved from that into a wonderful place for families to vacation. There are so many different beaches 27 miles of beaches to be exact. There are three that stand out when I think of the most desirable and fun.

CARILLON BEACH/CAMP HELEN STATE PARK

This one is a twofer because there are two beaches in one spot. We had always passed by Camp Helen State Park heading to Destin every year but never stopped to visit. I asked our friends from the Holiday Inn Resort PCB to name one of the best beaches in PCB and it was unanimous. 

There are a few things to know before you go if you decide to go in through Carillon Beach. It is a gated community. This place is amazing. The condos there cost anywhere from $1.8 to $13.8 million dollars each. We loved just driving around staring at each one. Before we entered we had to talk with the gate attendant and explain we were not residents and that we wanted to use the public parking area to access the beach. She took our license plate number and handed us a parking pass.

This got us back to one of the 10 public spots on the beach. If you decided to go you can pack a lunch or even plan to grill out they have grills on-site in a pavilion. There is a small park for the kids too. The beach is a very short walk from the park and it is glorious. Now, here’s the deal this place is special because it’s not overcrowded. There were a handful of people on our almost one-mile walk. You can stare down the coastline and view the beautiful condos in the distance and you’re guaranteed to find a ton of shells right along the water.

The day we visited there were several sand bars along the walk. If you’re looking for a relaxing, laid-back adventure this is the beach for you.