Live "la vida LOCAL" in Panama City!
Nearby Food
Close-by eats recommended by the locals. Trust!
Local and tourist favorite for raw and baked oysters, clam strips, and fried or grilled seafood. Lunch specials daily. If you're going at lunch, get there by 10:45 am (the line will be accommodated quickly). Otherwise, you'll be waiting until the early birds have eaten. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS.
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Hunt's Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant
1150 Beck AveLocal and tourist favorite for raw and baked oysters, clam strips, and fried or grilled seafood. Lunch specials daily. If you're going at lunch, get there by 10:45 am (the line will be accommodated quickly). Otherwise, you'll be waiting until the early birds have eaten. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS.
Super appetizers and small plates (the meatballs are FAB!). Full bar. The BEST rib-eye in the neighborhood.
Tell owners Jay or Mynde that Jan Johnson sent you!
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS (and Mondays temporarily, no matter what their Facebook page says).
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Copper Tap Grille
1316 Beck AveSuper appetizers and small plates (the meatballs are FAB!). Full bar. The BEST rib-eye in the neighborhood.
Tell owners Jay or Mynde that Jan Johnson sent you!
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS (and Mondays temporarily, no matter what their Facebook page says).
Go for brunch or drinks or the freshest seafood you can imagine. I recommend the crab fingers or fried shrimp.
Open daily but only for brunch on Sundays (10-2). Closes between 2 and 4 other days.
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Alice's on Bayview
1000 Bayview AveGo for brunch or drinks or the freshest seafood you can imagine. I recommend the crab fingers or fried shrimp.
Open daily but only for brunch on Sundays (10-2). Closes between 2 and 4 other days.
This is inside Little Village. Great tacos and ceviche. Get you some grub and enjoy the live music (check the LV calendar), then do a little shopping. Beer and wine available also.
Kitchen closes at 8 pm.
CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Check hours on the web. Winter hours may be different than summer.
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FINNS Island Style Grub in St. Andrews
2808 W 12th StThis is inside Little Village. Great tacos and ceviche. Get you some grub and enjoy the live music (check the LV calendar), then do a little shopping. Beer and wine available also.
Kitchen closes at 8 pm.
CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Check hours on the web. Winter hours may be different than summer.
For when you're sick of seafood, there's Thai nearby!
https://www.facebook.com/Thaibasilpcfl/
Facebook says they're CLOSED WEDNESDAYS.
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Thai Basil
1001 Beck AveFor when you're sick of seafood, there's Thai nearby!
https://www.facebook.com/Thaibasilpcfl/
Facebook says they're CLOSED WEDNESDAYS.
Get your caffeine on here. Also wifi.
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Amavida Coffee and Tea - St. Andrews
2997 W 10th StGet your caffeine on here. Also wifi.
Terrific place to watch the fabulous St. Andrews sunsets with a tasty beverage. Highly recommend the key lime pie!
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Uncle Ernies
1151 Bayview AveTerrific place to watch the fabulous St. Andrews sunsets with a tasty beverage. Highly recommend the key lime pie!
Luna Muna Cafébar
Amazing breakfasts, adorable patio, fabulous location!
This is a personal favorite of mine! I recommend the pomme pavé (a creamy potato "cupcake") and the rotating array of charcuterie (the chef assembles it at your table), but everything I have had here is fantastic! Dinner menu changes almost daily. Go and be surprised!
St Andrews Bodega
This is a personal favorite of mine! I recommend the pomme pavé (a creamy potato "cupcake") and the rotating array of charcuterie (the chef assembles it at your table), but everything I have had here is fantastic! Dinner menu changes almost daily. Go and be surprised!
The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom
NEW on Beck Avenue! Menu looks terrific. Great patio, too!
Food Further Out
While not "in the neighborhood", these places are worth the (very short) trip.
THE BEST PIZZA IN BAY COUNTY - HANDS DOWN! What more is there to say? Full bar, too!
CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Opens at 4 pm on Sundays.
NOTE: Closes in November for holidays, so check the web for hours if you're traveling in the off-season.
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Nick's Slice Of Brooklyn Pizzeria And Bar
13528 Front Beach RdTHE BEST PIZZA IN BAY COUNTY - HANDS DOWN! What more is there to say? Full bar, too!
CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Opens at 4 pm on Sundays.
NOTE: Closes in November for holidays, so check the web for hours if you're traveling in the off-season.
Southern soul food. DEE-licous.
http://deeshangout.com/
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS.
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Dee's Hang Out
529 N Richard Jackson BlvdSouthern soul food. DEE-licous.
http://deeshangout.com/
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS.
EVERYTHING here is great! Highly recommend the chicken fried chicken OVER GRITS. Have it with the collard greens! YUM!
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Dat Cajun Place Cafe
2705 Thomas DriveEVERYTHING here is great! Highly recommend the chicken fried chicken OVER GRITS. Have it with the collard greens! YUM!
Hunt & Gather Raw Bar & Pub
Tasty, unique offerings AND an octopus mural!
Foodie DIY
Another great seafood market--this one in downtown Panama City.
Didn't catch anything on your deep-sea trip? Need fresh seafood for a cookout or to take home with you? Buddy Gandy's has you covered. These fish (and crab and shrimp and oysters) slept in the bay last night.
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Buddy Gandy's Seafood
3004 US-98Didn't catch anything on your deep-sea trip? Need fresh seafood for a cookout or to take home with you? Buddy Gandy's has you covered. These fish (and crab and shrimp and oysters) slept in the bay last night.
Tarpon Dock Seafood Market
234 E Beach DrSightseeing
So many great things to do in town--on the water and off.
Walk down and watch the sunset every evening. Buy fresh shrimp straight off the boat. Stop at a nearby bar and have a drink on your way back (as long as the shrimp is on ice!).
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St Andrews Marina
3151 W 10th StWalk down and watch the sunset every evening. Buy fresh shrimp straight off the boat. Stop at a nearby bar and have a drink on your way back (as long as the shrimp is on ice!).
Locals and visitors alike ALL love this boat trip. Go at sunset and see lots of dolphins. You won't regret it. Fun for the whole family!
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Gritador del Mar
3605 Thomas DrLocals and visitors alike ALL love this boat trip. Go at sunset and see lots of dolphins. You won't regret it. Fun for the whole family!
Kids LOVE this (and it's pretty fun for adults, too). When you come back, grab a bite at Grand Marlin restaurant or Captain Anderson's--both on the same dock.
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Sea Dragon Pirate Cruise
5325 N Lagoon DrKids LOVE this (and it's pretty fun for adults, too). When you come back, grab a bite at Grand Marlin restaurant or Captain Anderson's--both on the same dock.
Our local visitor's center. Have your photo taken in the LOVE PC sign! Check out their website for information on local arts, events, fishing, neighborhoods, and history. You can even eat your way down the Oyster Trail!
See destination panama city dot com
#destinationpanamacity #wherelifesetssail #lovepc
Destination Panama City
101 West Beach DriveOur local visitor's center. Have your photo taken in the LOVE PC sign! Check out their website for information on local arts, events, fishing, neighborhoods, and history. You can even eat your way down the Oyster Trail!
See destination panama city dot com
#destinationpanamacity #wherelifesetssail #lovepc
FREE historic walking tours of St. Andrews, twice weekly. Periodic demonstrations of letterpress printing. Displays of historic materials and art. Open Tuesday - Saturday. Check the website for hours. CLOSED SUNDAYS.
https://historicstandrews.com/index.php/publishing-museum-visitor-center/
Panama City Publishing Company & Museum
1134 Beck AveFREE historic walking tours of St. Andrews, twice weekly. Periodic demonstrations of letterpress printing. Displays of historic materials and art. Open Tuesday - Saturday. Check the website for hours. CLOSED SUNDAYS.
https://historicstandrews.com/index.php/publishing-museum-visitor-center/
Shopping
For some fun, funky, local stuff - shop here!
Live music, food, shopping, even yoga!
http://www.littlevillagepc.com/
Closed Mondays. T-Th, 10 am - 8 pm
F-S, 11 am - 5 pm
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Little Village
2808 W 12th StLive music, food, shopping, even yoga!
http://www.littlevillagepc.com/
Closed Mondays. T-Th, 10 am - 8 pm
F-S, 11 am - 5 pm
Flip flops, kayaks, YETI gear, and other awesome stuff. Tell Brad Stephens that Jan Johnson sent you!
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Sunjammers
1129 Beck AveFlip flops, kayaks, YETI gear, and other awesome stuff. Tell Brad Stephens that Jan Johnson sent you!
Sister store to Sunjammers and owned by Brad's wife. Great for cute women's clothes and accessories.
The Trendy Side
1129 Beck AveSister store to Sunjammers and owned by Brad's wife. Great for cute women's clothes and accessories.
Every Saturday, from 8-1, all along Beck Avenue. When you're done, shop local businesses.
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St. Andrews Waterfront Farmers Market
2715 Beck AveEvery Saturday, from 8-1, all along Beck Avenue. When you're done, shop local businesses.
Women’s boutique selling clothing, accessories, and Kendra Scott jewelry. Stop in and get a little something fo’ yo’ mama!
Eva & Quinn
1000 Beck AvenueWomen’s boutique selling clothing, accessories, and Kendra Scott jewelry. Stop in and get a little something fo’ yo’ mama!
Cool and unexpected! Owner Ben Liggin will show you the museum and help you find an awesome souvenir or gift to take home as well.
Native Spirit Museum & Gallery
1101 Beck AveCool and unexpected! Owner Ben Liggin will show you the museum and help you find an awesome souvenir or gift to take home as well.
Owner Kathie Pillivant has assembled a wondrous collection of art, gifts, and vintage items for your shopping pleasure. She even does art classes! Fun!
Gypsybeach Treasured Kreations, LLC
1107 Beck AveOwner Kathie Pillivant has assembled a wondrous collection of art, gifts, and vintage items for your shopping pleasure. She even does art classes! Fun!
THE MOST FABULOUS women's clothes and accessories! Get something for yourself or a friend. Tell owner Kristi Kirkland, January Johnson sent you!
Closed Sundays and Mondays (check to be sure).
Gypsy Willow
THE MOST FABULOUS women's clothes and accessories! Get something for yourself or a friend. Tell owner Kristi Kirkland, January Johnson sent you!
Closed Sundays and Mondays (check to be sure).
Parks & Nature
You are "at the beach". Now GET OUTSIDE!
Unspoiled beaches, camping, fishing, nature walks, and a shuttle over to Shell Island ($19.95 for adults, $12.95 for children as of Summer 2020).
https://www.shellislandshuttle.com/
Or you can rent your own pontoon boat for half or full day. Price depends on the season.
https://www.shellislandshuttle.com/panama-city-beach-boat-rentals/
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Parque Estatal de St. Andrews
4607 State Park LnUnspoiled beaches, camping, fishing, nature walks, and a shuttle over to Shell Island ($19.95 for adults, $12.95 for children as of Summer 2020).
https://www.shellislandshuttle.com/
Or you can rent your own pontoon boat for half or full day. Price depends on the season.
https://www.shellislandshuttle.com/panama-city-beach-boat-rentals/
At the south end of Beck Avenue. Have a rest, walk the dog, watch a sunset, or read a book by the water. Ahhhhh!
Farmer's Market every Saturday, 9 AM - noon.
Come back in December to see the festive Christmas village and tree lighting.
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Oaks by the Bay Park
2715 W 10th StAt the south end of Beck Avenue. Have a rest, walk the dog, watch a sunset, or read a book by the water. Ahhhhh!
Farmer's Market every Saturday, 9 AM - noon.
Come back in December to see the festive Christmas village and tree lighting.
This is where I like to go to the beach. Rent a beach chair with cushions for the day ($40ish), build Instagram-worthy sandcastles, eat some seafood, and have some drinks--all in one place! Clean restrooms, too! Come back in October for Lobsterfest.
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Schooners
5121 Gulf DrThis is where I like to go to the beach. Rent a beach chair with cushions for the day ($40ish), build Instagram-worthy sandcastles, eat some seafood, and have some drinks--all in one place! Clean restrooms, too! Come back in October for Lobsterfest.
All the locals know this is THE PLACE for unspoiled beaches. Rent a pontoon boat at St. Andrews State Park for a half or full day (reserve a few days in advance!). Call: (850) 608-0623
https://www.shellislandshuttle.com/panama-city-beach-boat-rentals/ Price depends on the season.
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Shell Island
All the locals know this is THE PLACE for unspoiled beaches. Rent a pontoon boat at St. Andrews State Park for a half or full day (reserve a few days in advance!). Call: (850) 608-0623
https://www.shellislandshuttle.com/panama-city-beach-boat-rentals/ Price depends on the season.
Fun spot on the bay for live music, food trucks, and hanging out. Kids can play in the water while you relax with an adult beverage. Rent a pontoon boat or take a bike tour, too!
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Papa Joes
4601 West US-98Fun spot on the bay for live music, food trucks, and hanging out. Kids can play in the water while you relax with an adult beverage. Rent a pontoon boat or take a bike tour, too!
Essentials
Need groceries or a quick trip to a drug store? Here are 3 places close by.
Pick up some must-haves on your way into town, or make a run for their fried chicken. YUM!
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Publix Super Market at 23rd Street Plaza
650 W 23rd StPick up some must-haves on your way into town, or make a run for their fried chicken. YUM!
Super cheap groceries right around the corner!
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Piggly Wiggly Food for Less
1380 15th StSuper cheap groceries right around the corner!