Downtown Panama City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Panama City
Popular places to visit

Panama City Marina
Explore the waterfront in Panama City with a trip to Panama City Marina. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Marina Civic Center
After visiting Marina Civic Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panama City. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Martin Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Martin Theatre during your trip to Panama City. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida during your trip to Panama City. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center
Tyndall Air Force Base Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Tyndall Air Force Base
Tyndall Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in Panama City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities

From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkel Boat Tour

Panama City: Sunset Tour with Dolphin Watching

Panama City Beach: Sunset Sail on the Privateer Catamaran

Shell Island Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour in Panama City Beach

90 Minute Sunset Tiki Boat Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Panama City Hotel Deals

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
I enjoyed my stay. The only issue I had was having to go to my car and smoke. Outside of this, it was PERFECT. Will most definitely be back.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Good breakfast, clean room and good staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Panama City Beach
Clean rooms wonderful staff the amenities are great. It’s been my choice the last three years that I’ve been there.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Bikini Beach Resort
Great staff
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Had a nice view and really close to the beach side
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach Beachfront
Room was clean , staff very friendly
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Panama City

Gulf Coast Development
When in Gulf Coast Development, you can plan a visit to Panama City Marina and Martin Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bunkers Cove
Though Bunkers Cove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Martin Theatre and Marina Civic Center.

Gwaltney Estate
Gwaltney Estate might not have many top sights, but Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Resort and Panama City Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

St Andrews
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in St Andrews and surrounding area, you can visit Port Panama City and Nicklaus Course at Bay Point Resort.

Sherwood
While Sherwood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port Panama City and Naval Support Activity Panama City.

Highland City
While Highland City isn't home to many top sights, Panama City Mall and Panama City Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
