Open Sands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rosemary Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Rosemary Beach, a popular beach in Panama City Beach. Stroll along the beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
Panama City Beaches
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Panama City Beaches, a popular beach in Panama City Beach.
Pier Park
At Panama City Beach’s oceanfront entertainment complex, shop for hours, take a vintage carousel ride or just enjoy the scenery along a boardwalk stroll.
Alys Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Alys Beach, a popular beach in Panama City Beach. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
St. Andrews State Park
Trade in the touristy shoreline of Panama City Beach for the rugged coastal beauty of this nearby state park.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.
Activities
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Shell Island Inflatable Adventure Park & Dolphin Sightseeing Tour
Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Footloose Catamaran
Our pick of the best Open Sands Hotel Deals
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
"The parking garage below the building should be monitored and closed at capacity. Other than that, the elevator could use an update with the buttons not working. Over all great deal for price and location."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
"First time staying here. All the bad reviews are 100% accurate. No further explanations needed. Only thing good about this place is the ocean front entry/view. I don't recommend unless you just dont care. **** parking is not free!!! You have to pay for daily parking upon checking in!"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
"The property was well maintained by the staff. The property is very outdated. It definitely needs to put money into updating the bathroom in the rooms. Rusty showers felt dirty. Bad shower heads, at least in our room. Very small bathrooms. The pool could use an update as well. The property definitely ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
"Clean rooms, bug free, great price for a vacation."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Bikini Beach Resort
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
"the 1 lady at the check in desk was very rude!! When I had to call & ask for towels & t-paper she said I had to come & get it???& was hateful when I went. the room was not cleaned that day (the previous days had been) our door was messed up & would not shut & lock (the man that fixed it was very ..."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Open Sands
Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.
Seacrest
Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.
Lower Grand Lagoon
While visiting Lower Grand Lagoon, you might make a stop by sights like Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park.
Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rosemary Beach and Camp Helen State Park.
Alys Beach
While visiting Alys Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.
