Panama City Beach, Florida offers miles of beach carpeted in 100% pure Appalachian crystal separate Panama City from the Gulf of Mexico to the South. Sparkling white sand dunes resembling alabaster hills line the beach. Lush vegetation grows wildly around the dunes. On just about any given day the beach is busy with activities from volleyball, jetskiing, parasailing or snorkleing. Seashell hunting has always been a popular way to relax and explore the many treasures the beach has to offer. There's just no substitute for standing ankle deep in the breaking surf to fully experience the colors, textures, and sounds that make Panama City Beach astounding. In 2000, Panama City Beach was selected by the readers of Southern Living among the top five in the "Best Beach" category.

The average water temperature in January is 64 degrees. Water temperature in August is 84 degrees, about the temperature of a heated pool. Average air low temperature in December is 44 degrees, high is 63 degrees.

Panama City Beach is known for its rolling sand dunes that look solid but are in a constant state of change. They are made of lighter grains of sand blown onto the barrier island by offshore winds. 

Typical of Panama City beach, Florida are pristine white beaches, teal green waters, sea oats swaying in the breeze, and breathtaking sunsets.