Panama City Beach Area Info

Explore the best that PCB and Northwest Florida has to Offer

We hope you enjoy your visit to Panama City Beach and look forward to seeing you at Pinnacle Port Resort. Panama City Beach offers incredible natural beauty and days of fun for all ages. Visit the PCB Tourism site for all the best tips and things to do on your Panama City Beach vacation. 

History of Panama City Beach

Bringing the kids to Pinnacle Port for a Panama City Beach vacation? Have them visit our kids’ pages for beach games and crafts, travel games, Florida links and wildlife info, online games, a shelling guide and a Florida Shell ID Chart.

Panama City Beach is an area rich in history. Before it was colonized in the 1800s, the area was home to many Indigenous people. Panama City Beach was created in 1953 and the City of Panama City Beach, as it currently exists, became a single chartered government in 1969 as a result of the merging of four separate cities: West Panama City Beach, Edgewater, Long Beach, and Panama City Beach. 

Beach Safety 

  • Beach flags indicate whether conditions are good for swimming: Check current conditions
  • Tan in short intervals and wear sun-block
  • Don’t park or drive on the beaches – conserve the sand dunes and sea oats
  • Open fires and glass containers are not permitted on local beaches
  • Balcony Climbing is against the law
  • Visit Babycenter.com for info on keeping baby sun safe
  • Bring your insurance information for boating & jetski emergencies
  • Jet ski operators must be at least 14 years old, always wear a flotation device, and drive/ride with caution.
  • The US Coast Guard has an entire Web site devoted to safe boating.

Plan Your Panama City Beach Vacation