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Panama City Beach - Featured Beach February 2009

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PANAMA CITY BEACH FLORIDA

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Panama City Beach

Restaurants and Dining

Boars Head 17290 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Telephone: 850-234-6628 Location: One quarter mile West of Highway 79 on Front Beach Road Business Hours: 4:30 until, 7 days a week Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Diners and Carte Handicap Accessible Visit their website: Boar's Head Restaurant Food Served: American, Seafood, Steak Meals Served: Appetizers, Dinner Reservations: Not Required Dress Code: Casual Specializes in the roasting and char grilling of meats and fresh seafood. Acclaimed for Prime Rib quality. Boatyard 5323 N Lagoon Dr Panama City, FL 32408 Telephone: 850-249-9273 Location: On Grand Lagoon off Thomas Dr. Business Hours: 11am-till Open Year Round Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Mastercard, Visa Handicap Accessible Visit their website: Boatyard Food Served: American, Regional, Seafood, Steak Meals Served: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch Reservations: Not Required Dress Code: Very Casual Alcoholic Beverages Served: Full Bar, Excellent Wine List, Beer After a few years of growing pains, Boatyard has won the hearts of the locals and delivers on every level. From the stunning outdoor gardens upstairs, to oysters on the half shell and gourmet sushi downstairs at the Food Bar... to the waterfront fireplace in the Florida Room, Boatyard earns its title of Best Waterfront Restaurant Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville 16230 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Telephone: 850-235-7870 Location: Pier Park - Panama City Beach, FL Visit their website: Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville The songs of the gulf have now met a salty piece of land on the Emerald Coast! Margaritaville Panama City Beach is open, serving up tasty Floribbean cuisine, and of course all your favorite frosty beverages. And what better way to enjoy it all, than with great live music and views of the Gulf. While you're here, be sure to check out the Smuggler's Hold with exclusive Margaritaville Panama City Beach gear! The Firefly 535 Beckrich Rd. Panama City Beach, FL Telephone: 850-249-FFLY (3359) Location: In the Shoppes at Edgewater Visit their website: www.fireflypcb.com Casual Fine Dining Exquisite wines and full bar Reservations excepted Business Hours: 5:00PM nightly Montego Bay 473 Beckrich Rd. Panama City Beach, FL Telephone: 850-233-6033 Business Hours: Spring: 11AM - 10PM Sun-Thurs, 11AM-11PM Fri & Sat Summer: 11AM - 11PM 7 days a week Winter: 11AM - 9PM Sun-Thurs, 11AM-10PM Fri & Sat Visit their website: www.montegobaypcb.com Saltwater Grill 11041 Middle Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL Telephone: 850-230-2739 Location: Middle Beach Rd. near post office Business Hours: Open 4PM daily Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Mastercard, Visa Dress Code: Casual Visit their website: www.saltwatergrillpcb.com Food Served: Sandwiches, Salads, Seafood, Raw Oysters Schooners 5121 Gulf Drive Panama City, FL 32408 Telephone: 850-235-3555 Location: Near the east end of Thomas Drive, right on the beach Business Hours: 11am - 3am Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa Handicap Accessible Visit their website: Schooners Food Served: American, Regional, Seafood, Steak Meals Served: Appetizers, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch Reservations: Optional Dress Code: Beach They call this place “The Last Local Beach Club,” because it is one of the last holdouts for the classic beach style... with danceworn wood floors and tin roof... a bar perched out right on the Gulf. The bands start early and by sunset, the dance floor is packed. Every sunset, someone from the crowd lights the fuse on the old cannon and everyone counts down to “blast off” just as the sun dips below the horizon. Schooners keeps the prices low, the beer ice cold and the seafood fresh. Schooners chefs challenge the finest in the country. Voted “Best Place for Live Music” and “Best Place to Take Friends from Out of Town!” Live music daily. Web site has great live cams and popular local bulletin board. If you're looking for the perfect souvenir of your trip to Panama City Beach, the “Last Local Beach Club” has it online.

Shopping

Alvin's Island Panama City Beach, FL 1-888-4ALVINS Liz & Jane's Clothes 15612 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 850-234-7522 Shipwreck Ltd. 10570 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 850-233-6750 Sunsations 3 locations Panama City Beach, FL 850-235-8998 Wings 12208 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 850-235-3243 Treasure Ship Gifts 3605 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 850-234-8881

Attractions and Recreation

Rocket Lanes Bowling 513 Beckrich Rd (In the Shoppes at Edgewater) Panama City Bch, FL 32407 Telephone: 850-249-2695 Business Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 am 7 days a week Credit Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa Discounts Offered: Child, Group, Senior, Military Handicap Accessible Visit their website: Rock It Lanes At 50,000 Sq Ft, Rocket Lanes is Panama City Beaches' largest and most diverse family entertainment complex. Bowling, Pool Tables, Arcade, Roller Skating, Sports Bar and Grille all under one roof. This is the place for clean family fun that appeals to all age groups. Gulf World Marine Park 15412 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32413 Location: 2 Miles East of Highway 79 on Front Beach Road. Telephone: 850-234-5271 Business Hours: 9am-Last Entry 3pm Credit Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa Handicap Accessible Visit their website: Gulf World Marine Park Whether it be the whiskers of a sea lion touching your nose or tasting the salt from a dolphin splash, Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach creates memories for your entire family. At Gulf World, you’ll see live animal shows, fascinating exhibits, and you’ll experience hands-on interaction with our animals. So, take a deep breath and introduce yourself to the experience of a lifetime. Shipwreck Island Water Park 12201 Middle Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Location: Located at the intersection of Middle Beach Road and Alf Coleman Road. Telephone: 850-234-3333 Business Hours: Hours vary, but we are usually open at 10:30 and close between 4:30 and 5:30 depending on month and day of week. See website for details. Seasonal Dates: Dates vary, but usually April - September. Credit Cards Accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Travelers Checks Discounts Offered: Child, Group, Senior, Prices vary. See website for details. Visit their website: Shipwreck Island Water Park Shipwreck Island is Panama City Beach's ONLY Waterpark and is a great value for thrill seekers, families and kids! Fun for the entire family... from gigantic kids area to huge thrill rides! Aquatic Adventures 647 Clara Avenue Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Telephone: 850-235-8051 No one can show you Panama City Beach, Florida like Aquatic Adventures - from waverunners on the beach to pontoon boats on the Bay, or snorkeling or dolphin encounters, and of course, Parasail in the sky. Add in electric fun buggies and mini-cycles on the strip. Barnacle Bay Mini Golf 11209 West Highway 98A (Next to Edgewater Beach Resort) Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Telephone: 850-234-7792 Two complete tropically landscaped 18-hole-mini-golf courses on one spacious site. Capt. Anderson Cruises 5550 N. Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 Telephone: 850-234-3435 Come out for a beautiful cruise to Shell Island, see the sunset and watch the dolphins. Enjoy a narration while on the cruise about the area from the Captain. Ebro Greyhound Park 6558 Dog Track Rd Ebro, FL 32437 Telephone: 850-234-3943 Visit their website: Ebro Greyhound Park Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Charter Fishing

Capt. Billy‘s Watersports Behind Treasure Island Condos Panama City Beach, FL 32408 Telephone: 850-814-9712 Jet Ski rentals and the the most incredible Dolphin Tours on the Emerald Coast. Fishing Trips, Kayak Rentals and Tours, Surf Lessons, Dive Trips, and Sail Boat Rentals. Let Capt. Billy show you great time in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico! Great Escape Charters 5550 N Lagoon Dr Panama City, FL 32408 Telephone: 850-258-1734 The "Great Escape" is a 47 foot long, U.S. #1 hull, air conditioned fishing vessel. equipped with 6 bunks, bathroom, and freshwater shower, all for your convenience. All fishing gear and license included with trip. Island Time Sailing Cruises 3605 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 Telephone: 850-234-7377 Sail, snorkel, swim with dolphins, beautiful romantic champagne sunsets. Miss Kelley Fishing Charters 5550 N. Lagoon Drive Panama City, FL 32408 Telephone: 850-866-2363 Florida Gulf Fishing Charters in Panama City, Destin Florida Area. Custom Deep Sea Fishing Charters up to 16 Passengers, Kid Friendly -Handicap Accessible, New Beautiful Boats!

Night Clubs

Big Kahuna 14896 Front Beach Rd. Panama City, FL 850-233-5706 Boar's Head Restaurant and Tavern 17290 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 850-234-6628 Breakers On the Beach/Harpoon Harry's 12627 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 850-234-6060 Calypso Beach Cafe 15812 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 850-234-6788 Club La Vela 8813 Thomas Dr. Panama City, FL 850-234-3866 Spinnaker’s Paradise Grill 8795 Thomas Drive Panama City, FL 32408 Location: One block west of Joan Avenue on the west end of Thomas Drive Contact: Phone: 850-234-7892 Alt. Phone or Fax: 850-235-4196 Business Hours: M-Su 10am -4am Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa Handicap Accessible Visit their website: Spinnaker's Paradise Grill Entertainment: Bands, Dance Floor, Dj Music: Hip Hop, Rock Site of MTV’s first Spring Break broadcast... this is the club that started it all! A legendary giant in the history of rock! For over 25 years, Spinnaker’s Rock Arena has hosted top name concerts in one of the world’s most awesome beachfront amphitheaters. From Collective Soul to Jimmy Buffett. They’ve all played Spinnaker. The huge club sprawls along the beach... during the day, there are volleyball games and waverunners on the beach, beautiful bodies basking in the sun on the multi-level tanning decks overlooking the sparkling beachfront pool. At night, Spinnaker throbs with excitement... bars inside and out, two live band stages, jam-packed dance floors, massive crowds, killer concerts and even a few little hideaway bars when you want to take a breather from the dance floor. You won’t find another club like this anywhere else in the world!