Ocean Front Hotels in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Located on the northern area of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City Beach is a popular tourist destination. Whether you're interested in relaxing on the beach, taking a boat tour out to Shell Island, or learning about sea life at Gulf World Marine Park, there are a variety of activities for all ages at Panama City Beach. Numerous hotels are located directly on the beach. Many offer children's activities, dining and sport rentals.

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort

The Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort is a family-friendly hotel with over 500 suite rooms. Accommodations consist of one, two and three bedrooms. All rooms have a full kitchen and a washer and dryer. Amenities include a lagoon pool, spa with multiple therapy treatments, two golf courses and lighted tennis courts.

The Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort has monthly activities planned for children such as tie-dyeing, bingo and beach games. The hotel is situated on one-half mile of private beach and is within minutes from water sports including parasailing, kayaking and surfing lessons. Water sports are organized and run by the staff at the Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort.

Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort
11212 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
800-874-8686
edgewaterbeachresort.com

Long Beach Resort

Located directly on the beach, the Long Beach Resort has two towers that consist of studio suites and offers up to three-bedroom suites. Suite rooms have full-kitchens, views of the Gulf of Mexico, living rooms and marble bathrooms.

Amenities at the hotel include a lagoon pool, two tennis courts, a whirlpool and heated swimming pool. The hotel's outdoor dining area, The Hangover, serves a variety of beverages and sandwiches throughout the day. The hotel is less than five miles from Captain Anderson's Marina, where you can book a saltwater fishing excursion and a dolphin tour.

Long Beach Resort
10511 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(850) 233-4544
lbresort.com

Beachcomber by the Sea

Guest rooms at the Beachcomber by the Sea have private balconies with views of the Gulf of Mexico and sitting areas. Some suite rooms have full kitchens and Jacuzzi tubs. A heated outdoor pool, shuffleboard area and a laundry facility are located on the property.

Wave runner rentals and parasailing adventures are available. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. The popular Frank Brown Park, where walking trails and an aquatic center is located, is approximately 1.5 miles from the Beachcomber by the Sea.

Beachcomber by the Sea
17101 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
850-233-3600
beachcomberbythesea.com

Article Written By Alison Merfeld

Alison Merfeld has been a freelance writer since 2008. Her published articles can be found on various websites, covering golf, the outdoors and other topics. She is currently working on her first fiction novel. Merfeld earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Iowa.

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