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
"Precio calidad bien, esta cerca de buenos lugares para comer, la conexion con la playa muy buena, lo unico que no tiene muchos lugares para parquear se llena rapido y toca en otro estacionamiento cruzando la calle al lado"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
"Panama City been place we go for last 20 years love the area great get away!"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
"The property is very worn and in desperate need of repair and upgrades. Exterior includes pipes leaking, drainage issues, paint degradation, rust in many places. I didn’t hear other guests making noise at night so that was a plus. The room was beachfront walkout which was great. The room was semi-clean ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
"Beautiful gulf view! Friendliest staff! Anthony was a great welcome! Every staff member was always so nice! Pools were kept clean and so was the room! Handicap parking lot was a challenge. Regular parking across the street for everyone else. But wasn’t enforced. Would still highly recommend staying ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Bikini Beach Resort
"Room was old and DIRTY! There was literally lipstick on the fitted sheets. Smelled like mildew. Manager was FANTASTIC other staff was lack luster"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
"Tv kept going out every minute I'm 8 months pregnant ice machine had no ice"
Reviewed on 11 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.
