Hyatt Place Panama City Beach / Beachfront is an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the Emerald Coast, a stretch of the Florida Panhandle that borders the Gulf of Mexico. From our beachfront address, you'll be walking distance from waterfront eateries, the local Skywheel, and Pier Park, while a short drive will take you to scenic natural attractions and one of the top-ranked American waterparks.
The beachview Panama City outpost of the Travel Channel-endorsed seafood shack dishes up fried-shrimp baskets, fish tacos, Caribbean twists on chicken wings, and more.
Wash down hearty American dishes with beer, wine, and hard seltzer; play zombie- and robot-inspired arcade games; and watch UFC matches and NBA games on a super-sized screen.
Enjoy Paula Deen's Southern fare at this popular Pier Park eatery. The menu includes classics like shrimp and grits, Georgia fried catfish, fried chicken, and peach tea. You'll also find a shop that offers her signature cooking mixes.
Home to nature trails, a mile and a half of white-sand beaches, and even a gator lake, St. Andrews State Park is a popular spot for birding, paddling, surfing, and more.
Shipwreck Island is one of the top-ranked American waterparks on TripAdvisor and boasts "spills" (kid-friendly slides) and thrill slides alike—including a 65.-ft. free-fall slide.
At Pier Park, you can hit more than 124 shops, selling everything from women's sportswear to home goods; dine on Japanese, Italian, or American fare; play laser tag; or explore a mirror maze.
Whether you're looking for volleyball courts, a jogging track, a splash park, or an Olympic-sized pool, you'll find all this and so much more at the largest park in Panama City Beach.