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PANAMA CITY VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Panama City |
| Waiting for an intimate rendezvous with nature, without compromising on the conveniences and comforts of the present-day metropolitan lifestyle? Indulge in your favorite leisure pursuit, take up a rigorous active sport or simply give in to the tranquility of nature at Panama City, to take home a new rejuvenated you! |
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Panama City Vacation Rental Information |
Nestled in the Panhandle region of northwest Florida, Panama City is surrounded by St. Andrews Bay on most sides. The City is a popular vacationing destination with a temperate weather, friendly locals, wealth of natural beauty and poise of a big urban city! Condominiums are a popular choice for Panama City vacation rentals and most of them enjoying oceanfront settings or overlooking the Gulf, offering |
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some of the most stunning views. From beautiful vacation rental homes overlooking the magnificent St. Andrews Bay to trendy residences in the core of downtown, from rehabilitated historic structures to new construction, Downtown Panama City truly offers a room with a view!
You can take your pick from 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom Panama City vacation rental condos or condominiums that can easily accommodate up to 8 to 10 people. Besides selecting a condominium for a vacation rental home, you can also reserve a Panama City beach house. Large family gatherings or if traveling in bid groups a beach house or a beach home 4 bedrooms is an ideal option, as it can accommodate anywhere between 12 to 14 people.
The beaches are of course the main attraction, however when you are just in the mood to stay home and relax, you can always spend time listening to music on the CD player, catch a movie on the DVD player, enjoy a luxurious bath in your personal hot tub or a swim at the pool. In the evenings you can sit out on the sundeck and savor the views of the sea. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Panama City |
A vacation rental home in Panama City is the best way to enjoy the weather and all the activities at your own pace and in your own style, at this stunning coastal community. While booking Panama City vacation rentals, certain things are definitely noteworthy. Most of the vacation rentals are usually no-smoking units and are not open to allowing pets, however it is best to confirm with the vacation rental owner. A lot of vacation rental property owners do not rent out the houses to people under the age of 25 and single, again this is up to the vacation rental owner and you would need to check with them. However, Panama City vacation rentals can be rented out to up to 3 individuals under the age of 25, if they are accompanied by a parent.
Cleaning fee, security deposit and taxes are usually exclusive of the booking amount. Another thing, which might be of high importance if you are traveling on a budget, would be that the Panama City vacation rentals prices are the steepest during Spring Break, so it is best to avoid that time. Though they continue to remain high until August, vacation rental rates drop drastically during September and October, which is also a very pleasant time weather-wise. What’s more you can avail discounted prices for tickets and other travel expenditure as well. |
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Must See in Panama City |
Your visit to Panama City will not be complete, without a day spent at St. Andrews Park. The calm, azure-green waters lapping the unspoiled shoreline at St. Andrews Park offer unprecedented opportunities for swimming, canoeing, snorkeling, diving, surfing, fishing from its jetties and piers, and even boating. The trails in the Park are just perfect for hiking, walking or jogging, while camping and picnicking too
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| can be enjoyed at the Park. If it is the history, arts and culture that fascinates you then Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida is a must see for you, where you can witness several visual arts programs, some of the world's most distinguished art exhibitions, plus the works of local, state and regionally acclaimed artists. To sample some authentic Italian fare, a dinner at the stylish Ferrucci Ristorante in Downtown Panama City cannot be ruled out! |
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Sights and Attractions in Panama City |
| The stunning Panama City boasts 37 parks, 2 marinas and a bustling downtown district. The nature lover in you will not be bereft of choices for parks or unspoiled beaches; while the history enthusiast in you will also be satisfied to see the historical Downtown Panama City with its reminiscent buildings of the past and the one-of-its-kind Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida will further reward an art aficionado in you!
• Marinas
• St. Andrews State Park
• Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida
• Junior Museum of Bay County
• Gulf World Marine Park
• Zoo World Zoological and Botanical Park
• Museum of Man in the Sea |
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Outdoor Recreation in Panama City |
| Whether you would like to see the sun sinking into shimmering emerald green waters, behind the white sands speckled with wild rosemary and sea oats, or if you are more inclined towards pumping your adrenaline - Panama City will exceed your expectations in choices for both! Well if you are a restless soul and cannot spend a day without sweating it out, then an abundance of both water and land activities will astound you.
• Walking, Hiking and Jogging
• Beach Activities
• Water Sports
• Sports and Leisure Activities
• Tennis Courts | |
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Golfing in Panama City |
Panama City offers unmatched golfing opportunities, thanks to its pleasant sunny climate all round the year, complimented by a mélange of challenging golf courses! To test your golfing skills Panama City boasts several courses, some of which include the likes of Bay Dunes Golf Course, Holiday Golf Club, Sandy Creek Country Club, Fox Run Country Club and Play Signal Hill Golf Course.
Flaunting the Scottish style of links, Bay Dunes Golf Course is an18-holes, par-17 placing water hazards for you on 10 of its holes. The 6577 yards, semi-private course primarily features a leveled terrain, with an occasional sloping knoll. If you wish to soak in some unprecedented vistas of nature while enjoy a game of golf, head to the 18-hole Holiday Golf Club, which prides itself in being the most scenic golf course of Florida. The 9-hole public course, Sandy Creek Country Club, spanning over 2559 yards is said be the “best kept secret in Bay County.” You can also tee off at Play Signal Hill Golf Course, which is famous for its spruced-up fairways. |
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Panama City Fairs and Festivals |
To make your stay more enjoyable and thrilling, the City ensures the place is alive with a plethora of events, festivals and celebrations all round the year. Depending, where your interest lie, you can plan your vacation to Panama City and even choose a vacation rental in the vicinity of the event you prefer. Several music concerts, art and craft shows, boat races, softball tournaments and 4th of July celebrations are hosted by the City in its various parks, such as McKenzie Park and Oaks by the Bay Park, or at the bustling Downtown Panama City.
Panama City Downtown is a thriving hub for an array of colorful events and signature fiestas all round the year including the likes of Spring Festival of the Arts, Mardi Gras, Spring and Fall Art & Antique Tours, Oktoberfest, Festival of Nations, Concerts in the Park, Annual Boat Parade of Lights, and lots more. The whole of quaint downtown area of the City is transformed into a bustling German Village when the annual Oktoberfest hits the City. The event fuses a whiff of vivacity in the area, with people participating in sausage eating competitions to carnival rides.
Festival of Nations is aimed at bringing close the people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, right here at Downtown Panama City. The festival is a grand celebration of diversities of people, their tastes and preferences, and about weaving them in a close network. Why can you not afford the festival? The Festival of Nations gets you closer to some of the most exotic, mouth-watering delicacies from around the globe, which you can sample at one place. The festival promises a tryst with tastes, smells, sounds and sights from innumerable countries and across the continents, right here for you! Kids too are taken good care of, with a mélange of recreational pursuits arranged for them.
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Dining and Nightlife in Panama City |
Panama City offers a rich palette of mouth-watering cuisines to pamper a diner’s taste buds. The area is famed world-over for its fresh and innovative of seafood preparations, including juicy oysters and shrimps. You can fine dine on your favorite Italian pastas or enjoy munching on casual American gastronomy.
The Downtown Panama City is a place bustling with numerous shops, galleries, cafes, class restaurants and eateries, where you can have a blast. Browse through some retail outlets of your choice, picking up some nick-knacks or original pieces of art and after your hands are full of shopping bags, you can take some rest for dining and wining at some of the most fabulous restaurants here.
Dig in to sumptuous Italian food fare at the stylish Ferrucci Ristorante, serving authentic preparations, or head to Boar's Head Restaurant and Tavern for some juicy steaks plus an all-American fare. Revel at Boar's Head Restaurant and Tavern as you sip in your choice of drink from its extensive list, while dancing to the tunes of its live music played by an in-house band.
Want to enjoy dining in a waterfront setting, Hawk's Nest Grille & Spirits is the place to enjoy good food, while its full service bar ensures that you can get high on your choice of spirits! Do you wish to savor some fine Greek delights? Gyro Café is the ideal jaunt for you where you can enjoy affordable Greek fare.
For an unforgettable evening, dance the night away at some of the hottest nightclubs or you can even catch an art or music event at one of the art galleries and centers. The area offers a vibrant nightlife – be it rock-and-roll, country music, jazz, blues, comedy and beach music, you can hear something or the other through the night. If you happen to be a party animal and just can’t think of a lazy night, head to La Vela, the largest night club in the whole of USA. If you do not get place to rest your feet there, then Spinnaker is also a good choice for a nightclub to meet people and dance away the night.
If your inclination is tilted more towards arts and theatre, even then Panama City will not disappoint you with its Marina Civic Center, which is a place to enjoy theatrical and music performances. With a seating capacity for about 2508 audiences, Marina Civic Center is a prestigious performing arts center for the locals as well as the vacationers to Panama City and the surrounding areas in the whole of Bay County. |
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Shopping in Panama City |
Panama City is known for its friendly small town atmosphere, blessed with the conveniences of a pulsating urban city. Same applies to where shopping at Panama City is concerned, with numerous shopping centers and outlets scattered all over the city. The Mall at Panama City itself offers over a 100 retail shops that offer everything from gifts, souvenirs, beach wear and sports equipments to specialty items.
Just stroll along St. Andrews Bay and you will land at the City’s most vibrant shopping district i.e. the Downtown, which offers you a wholesome shopping experience amid its marvelously restored historic structures and quaint restaurants. You can pick up virtually anything and everything from here such as clothes and apparels, souvenirs, gifts, antiques and even original pieces of art. If you wish to pick some authentic antiques, intricate jewelry or art collectibles, Antique Mall at the downtown is the place for you, while David Scott Fine Jewelry offers a vast choice of jewelry and even expert repairing of jewelry. Not to forget is the area’s original handmade pottery, sculptures and even paintings, all of which you can get at Gallery of Art, right here at the downtown of Panama City. |
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Best Times to Visit Panama City |
You can enjoy plenty of sunshine and moderate weather all through the year at Panama City. Be it winters or summers - the City’s temperatures remain pleasant and ideal for outdoors. The highest temperature averages around 87° F in summers, while in winters mercury doesn’t drop below an average of 51° F, making it comfortable year-round.
City’s calendar is loaded with events and festivals all through the year, you can choose the best time as per you choice. The best time to visit Panama City Florida is between May and October, when the waters are just perfect for swimming and other water activities. However, summer months can get a bit uncomfortable due to high levels of humidity. Spring i.e. from mid-March through mid-April is the best time to visit, to experience the City in its full bloom, when the whole area is hoarded by vacationing college students for their Spring Break. |
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Time Zone for Panama City |
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Getting To and Around Panama City |
You can fly into the City’s Panama City Bay County International Airport, which is well serviced by numerous airlines. Car rentals including taxis and limousine services, which are readily available at the airport, can take you to your desired Panama City vacation rental. Shuttle cabs too are available at the airport.
Panama City is easily accessible by road as well via US Highways 98 and 231. Florida Routes 20, 22, 77, and 79 connect Panama City to the rest of the cities in Florida. Interstate Highway 10 connects Panama City to Bay County from the northern end. Interstate Highway 10 is around 40 miles to the center of Panama City. Southern Greyhound offers efficient inter-city bus transportation, to and fro from Panama City.
Panama City is a lovely walkable city, especially its downtown area that is best explored by foot. Bay Town Trolley boasts a well-established network of public transport. Commuting within the City is quite convenient and pocket-friendly with Bay Town Trolley serving from 6 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
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