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!

Menchie's Happy Hour

Today is Friday and not only does that mean that the weekend is here, it also means that today is 10% OFF between 4pm-6pm at MENCHIE'S. One of the beaches newest eateries is a wonderful little yogurt bar. Fill up your cup and top it off at the toppings bar. All yogurt is priced per oz..so get as much or as little as you want. Click here for their FB page and head over this evening for some yummy yogurt. I might just see you there! P.s.- Tell them at check out that you want to give them your phone number so you can get rewards. {no card required} They will take your phone number each time and give you points per dollar that you can redeem for free yogurt, etc.

Christmas Is Coming!

Less than a week away, Christmas is on it's way. Hope you are ready. Be sure to check out the free rides at Miracle Strip Amusement Park {in Pier Park} on Dec. 23 {sunday noon-6pm} and also be sure to head over to the Farmer's Market at Pirates Cove Marina on the same day. I am gonna be revamping the schedule of events and get you lots of good deals for the new year...Peace out and Merry Christmas!