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Guidebook Panama City Beach, Florida
Location/Region:
Southeast United States; Northwest Florida
Geographical Description: Overlooking the
Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach is located in the Northwest
region of Florida. Panama City Beach averages an elevation of 13
feet above sea level. Located 98 miles southwest of Tallahassee,
Panama City Beach is a part of Bay County. Bay County boasts an
average population of 150,000. Approximately 5,000 of these
citizens reside in Panama City Beach.
Climate: Average water temperatures of
72 degrees combined with an average air temperature of 78
degrees creates mild subtropical temperatures for year-round
enjoyment.
Population: As of 2003 estimates: City
of Panama City Beach 9,600; Unincorporated - approx. 35,000
Panama City Beach, Florida
Area History: Bay County is an area rich in
American history. The St. Andrew Bay area was home to many Indians
before it was settled as a community in the 1800s. Pirates found the
deep pockets of the Bay ideal to “lie in wait” for richly laden ships in
route to Mexico or Spain. Legend has it that many a pirate buried his
share of treasure at Spanish Shanty Point on Shell Island.
Another area teeming with history in Panama City Beach
is St Andrews State Recreation Area. During World War II, it was part of
the St. Andrews Sound Military Reservation. Circular cannon platforms
are still in place near the jetties. Opened in 1951, the park now covers
more than 1,200 acres.
Since its founding, Panama City Beach’s economy has
greatly depended on its natural blessings making it home of “The World’s
Most Beautiful Beaches.”
Cultural info: Downtown Panama City has become
known as the Art District of Bay County. Since 1978, the Bay Arts
Alliance has served as the local non-profit agency for Arts in Bay
County. The goal of the Alliance is to provide cultural enrichment to
the community and its visitors through educational experiences and
quality performances.
What to see and do: Saint Andrews
State Recreation Area is one of the most popular outdoor
recreation spots in Florida. Rated the Number One Beach in
America in 1995 by coastal authority Dr. Stephen Leatherman, it
is best known for its 1 1/2 miles of white sand beaches, natural
dunes and crystal-clear water. For a full listing of attractions
in Panama City Beach visit
www.thebeachloversbeach.com
Visit Panama City Beach for the annual Indian Summer
Festival held every October at Frank Brown Park. This three-day music,
art and seafood festival hosts top name entertainment and wide array of
fresh local seafood. For more information on the Indian Summer Festival
and other exciting events on Panama City Beach visit
www.thebeachloversbeach.com or call 1-800 PCBEACH.
Tips on visiting:
You CAN get sunburned even if it is
cloudy.
Apply sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15, paying
special attention to the face, nose, ears and shoulders. Re-apply
after swimming and sweating.
Drink plenty of water when participating in
outdoor activities.
Trivia and Interesting or Little Known Facts:
The soft Panama City Beach sand is actually quartz crystals, which over
time has been broken down, bleached, polished and deposited on the
shoreline. This natural process has made Panama City Beach home to the
“World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.”
Information and photos submitted
by:
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau
17001 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413
1-800-PCBEACH; 850-233-5070
www.thebeachloversbeach.com |
info@800pcbeach.com
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