Halloween FREEBIES!!

HALLOWEEN FREEBIES-

It's always a good idea to check before you go, but this is a list of some deals for Halloween! Have a haunting good time....mu hahaha

• Pirate's Island Adventure Golf -kids in costume play free
• IHOP: FREE Kids Scary Face Pancake from from 7AM – 10PM (Ages 12 & under)
• Krispy Kreme: FREE Doughnut (costume required)
• Longhorn Steakhouse: Kids Eat FREE with Adult Entree Purchase
• Olive Garden: Kids Eat FREE with Purchase of Adult Entrée -need coupon from their website
• Outback Steakhouse: Kids Eat FREE With Adult Entree Purchase
• Red Lobster: Kids Eat FREE With Adult Entree Purchase
• Redbox: FREE 1-Day DVD rental with promo code 9MXW2LPC. You can also get $.50 off a second movie when you rent any Halloween movie at Redbox.com
• Sonic: Get $.50 Corn Dogs All Day
• Beef O'Brady's- kids in costume eat free

Pier Park for trick or treating and Aaron Bessant Park is having a fall fest
Candlewick Subdivision in Lynn Haven is having a haunted house, donations accepted to benefit local children.

Free Meals at Spinnaker Beach Club

The awesome coupons are up on the website....2 new deals just like last year. MOM eat free on Mondays (with coupon) and Kids eat free on Wed (with coupon).....Here is the link to print your coupons!! Enjoy!

Deep Sea Fishing on a Dime

So you've done lots of activities on the beach. Looking for something new? How about giving deep sea fishing a try? I know you are thinking that deep sea fishing is expensive! and yes, sometimes it is, but we have found several ways to deep sea fish and not break the bank. Private charters can cost you $500-$800 a day, which is ok if you have lots of people to help share the cost, but if you are here with a small group, how can you justify that much to go fishing? I am not knocking private charters....because sometimes that is what we use (when we have a large cost-sharing group), but it just isn't affordable for everyone.
When we first moved here, I wanted my husband to experience everything on the beach. Fishing included. I started looking through all of the companies to find a great deal that fit in our very tight budget. Here is what I found: Large boats offer great deals on deep sea fishing for a fraction of the cost. They also throw in food sometimes or sell food on board. They also include your fishing gear, bait, license, etc.

Capt Anderson's
5hr morning trip- $60 fishermen $25 watchers/riders
5hr evening trip- $55 fishermen $25 watchers/riders
6hr day trip-$65 fishermen $25 watchers/riders
10hr trip- $80 fishermen $30 watchers/riders
12hr trip-$100 fishermen $40 watchers/riders

Jubilee
4 & 5 Hour Trips: per person
7:00AM - NOON - $60
12:30PM - 4:30PM - $55
6 Hour Trips: $65.00 per person
9:00AM - 3:00PM
8 Hour Trips: $70.00 per person
8:00AM - 4:00PMRiders: $20.00 per person
$5.00 off with US Military ID and CLICK HERE for a coupon for free hot dog and drink

Treasure Island
6 Hour Trips: $65.00 per person
9:00AM - 3:00PM
8 Hour Trips: $70.00 per person
8:00AM - 4:00PMRiders: $20.00 per person
$5.00 off with US Military ID

Rainy Days!

Well, it looks like plans of outdoor BBQs and beachy 4th of July celebrations may be out of the question this year. Just like you, my family had a full weekend planned out, mostly consisting of outdoor activities. It seems like the rain has moved in and our plans must change. Don't let a wet weekend ruin your fun. Here are our top ideas for rainy day fun:

*Catch a fireworks show...The PC fireworks are still on (rain or shine) for Thurs night. (most others have been cancelled)
#1 Gulf World is open everyday, rain or shine. They have lots of fun things to do and see.
#2 Wonderworks
#3 Ripley's Believe it Or Not
#4 Pier Park
#5 Movie Day~Be sure to check out Tues and Wed morning kids movies for a deal ! Or how about a new film in IMAX at the GRAND? Remember the cheap theatre in PC has $2 movies always, and $1 movies at 1pm Mon-Fri.
#6 Indoor Glow in the Dark Putt Putt at Race City
#7 Man of the Sea Museum
#8 Discovery Science Museum in PC
#9 Panama City Mall
#10 Check out the little shops along the beach
#11 Art Class
#12 Seabreeze Winery
#13 Shipwreck Island...most days they are still open if its just a sprinkle here and there with NO lightning. Coupons available at Walmart for $5  off.
#14 Visit some of our fine restaurants
#15 Bowling at Rockit Lanes
#16 Skating at Rockit Lanes
#17 The Haunted House at Race City
#18 Make some Jewelry at the Sterling Sun (next to Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant)
#19 Eden Gardens (of course you don't want to tour the gardens, but you can still tour the wonderful Southern Plantation home)
#20 Get a new do! Try a hair cut from one of the many salons on the beach.
#21 Mani/Pedi's for everyone!
#22 Try a relaxing massage at Massage Envy/Pier Park
#23 Explore Alvin's Island Magic Mountain (my kids could literally stay in there for hours! Make sure to go through the MTN...ask an associate if you can't find the entrance..it is located upstairs)
#24 Explore the stores and restaurants of St. Andrews or Downtown PC
#25 Rent some Redbox movies and order in (anything from Captain Anderson's to go to delivery pizza)
#26 If your condo offers an indoor pool, how about an indoor swimming day?
#27 FRO-YO at Menchies

Summer Happenings!

Summer is in full swing and tons of people are making the yearly trek to PCB. This week there are tons of things to do. Be sure to check out our event calendar to find out all about the 4th of JULY happenings in and around town. Also, here is a much-requested link to our top rainy day activities: http://pcbonadime.blogspot.com/search/label/Rain

Southwest Airlines 72 hour Sale Means Cheap Flights to PCB!

Today starts Southwest's 72-hour sale. Hope on over and get your tickets now. If you live with 500 miles, your ticket is as low as $49 each way!!! Hurry, it's not gonna last for long!!!
www.southwest.com

Memorial Day Weekend FUN!

Summer is here at the beach! {well, not officially} Hit PCB this weekend for a few of the many fun things we have to offer. Why not grab a bunch of friends and come on over. Pack up some Memorial Day faves like Hamburgers, potato salad, and all the fixins, or stop at one of your favorites like Schooners or Pineapple Willy's. Sat and Sun the Farmer's Markets will be booming and maybe you could squeeze in a trip to Shell Island or St. Andrew's State Park. Hope to see you this weekend, and don't forget to visit our Printable Coupon tab and print off your coupons to save you money while you are here.

3rd Annual Beaches, Bugs and Buses This Weekend at Spinnaker!

We have been waiting for months and it is finally here. Spinnaker's 3rd Annual Beaches, Bugs and Buses is this weekend. It will be held in their parking lot and you won't want to forget your camera! There will be a crazy amount of VW cars and buses and lots of VW enthusiasts. We are planning on camping this weekend at St. Andrew's State Park, but we will definitely take some time to do a walk through. It will be running 9am-3pm with awards at 2pm. Lots of contests, door prizes and fun! Load up the fam and bring them for a fun time. Hope to see some of you there!

Grand Opening of Aaron Bessant Park Ampitheater Tonight

From PCB.GOV

 

The Grand Opening of the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater will take place on Friday evening, April 5, 2013, starting at 6:30 PM. We are pleased to present an all-ages performance by the Panama City POPS Orchestra to christen the state-of-the-art amphitheater, and the evening will be capped off with a spectacular display of fireworks from the City Pier.

Schedule:

6:30 PM – The evening kicks off with the official ribbon cutting. (Panama City Beach Mayor Gayle Oberst and Bay County Commissioner Mike Thomas wi...ll preside over the occasion.)

Next, the stage is set for a performance by the Panama City POPS Orchestra. The concert will feature fun, lively, family-oriented music, including selections from classics and current hits like: Les Miserables, Harry Potter, and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Following the performance, a fireworks display will be launched from the city pier.

The concert is free and open to the public – Visitors and locals are encouraged to enjoy this family-friendly event, and there will be a few surprises in store to help ensure this will be a fun and memorable evening for everyone!

Spring Break Week #2~

Ready or not, Spring Break is officially here. The last two weeks have been packed with teens and college students from all over the country. Whether you are here on Spring Break or just needed to get away, we have lots of info for you. Check out our tabs across the top for great links to everything you need in PCB. We also have web cam links, kids eat free schedule, and more down the right side of our page. Please don't hesitate to shoot us a message if you have any questions...we will be happy to reply! Happy Spring Break!

Explore Panama City Beach the Natural Way!

Fishing, hiking, biking, nature photography, swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, boating and bird-watching are just some of the opportunities for eco-tourists to explore Florida nature in Panama City Beach, Fla.

St. Andrew’s State Park has been named the #2 beach in the nation, according to Trip Advisor. Over one-and-a-half miles of open beach at this Florida state park, to lounge in the sun or water lovers can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and canoeing. Two fishing piers, a jetty {the greatest beach ever for families}, and a boat ramp provide ample fishing opportunities, and two nature trails wind through a rich diversity of coastal plant communities providing an excellent opportunity for bird-watching at St. Andrews State Park Florida in Panama City Beach.
You can also take a boat tour to Shell Island, the 700-acre island is densely populated with bottle-nosed dolphins, as well as a number of different wild bird species, including pelicans, sandpipers, gulls and piping and snowy plovers. Colorful fish, sea turtles and other aquatic life also call the area around Shell Island home. Shuttles are available to take visitors back and forth from St. Andrew's State Park. If you feel really adventurous, you can rent kayaks and make the voyage across the pass on your own.

Camp Helen State Park is a hidden gem for those looking to get away. It’s bordered on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell – one of the largest coastal dune lakes in the state of Florida. Natural areas for public enjoyment in the park range from coastal dunes and salt marshes along the Gulf to freshwater wetlands and sand pine scrub along the lake. Fishing areas are available for both freshwater and saltwater enthusiasts at this Florida state park. Other activities include swimming, beachcombing, nature study and hiking. My family really enjoyed walking the park and studying all the wildlife. The old buildings are very interesting too.

Conservation Park is made up of 12 trails ranging from 0.6 to 11 miles for walking, biking, wildlife & birdwatching. The Conservation Park integrates two fundamental principles which remain a continuing focus for local government and community. The desire to protect and balance our natural resources while providing outdoor recreational opportunities is the driving force in establishing the Panama City Beach Conservation Park. The 2,900 acres of the West Bay Ecosystem is being protected by the management and utilization of the City’s reclaimed water to rehydrate wetlands. The natural water balance in these wetlands was altered many years ago as tree “farming” became predominant in the area. My family was amazed at how large conservation park was! We loved it and we still have never seen the entire park....great Natural Florida.

So Panama City Beach doesn't just have to be about the strip, shopping, and swimming. Panama City Beach has several hidden gems just waiting to be explored. Bring the family and come on down!