By Stephanie Mojica
Panama City
beach is a popular site for high school and college students to enjoy their spring breaks during March and April each year, but it is also a popular family and singles destination year-round. This Florida
resort town offers many accommodation options, most located on the beach.
Seahaven Beach Hotel
Seahaven Beach Hotel is an oceanfront hotel providing a number of room and suite options for guests, including families. Each room is on the beach and offers some kind of ocean view. Seahaven Beach Hotel offers a children's play area as well as a host of water and land activities for guests, including a swimming pool and picnic area. Visitors can rent boogie boards and aqua-cycles. The hotel also has a laundry room and Internet access. Room rates start at about $100 per night.
Seahaven Beach Hotel
15285 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413
(850) 234-6636
info@pcbeachescapes.com
Chateau Motel
Chateau Motel offers an ocean view from every room. Accommodation types include standard and deluxe motel rooms, efficiency units and suites. There is an on-site pool and, since Chateau Motel is right on the beach, plenty of ocean-based activities for those guests seeking waverunners and parasailing. The motel is also within walking distance of many restaurants and attractions, including Ship Wreck Island, which is a water theme park for kids and adults. Room rates start at about $70 per night.
Chateau Motel
12525 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
(850) 234-2174
reservations@chateaumotel.com
Casa Loma
Casa Loma is a beachfront hotel offering Spanish design and tropical decor to its visitors. All rooms are oceanfront with private balconies, and lodging choices including standard hotel rooms and suites. Internet access is also included. Casa Loma also provides aquatic recreation such as a hotel pool and beach volleyball, and the entire property is landscaped to represent a tropical villa. There are a number of restaurants and shops within walking distance. Room rates start at about $105 per night.
Casa Loma
13615 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
(850) 234-1100
info@paradisefound.com
Edgewater Beach Resort
Edgewater Beach Resort is an oceanfront resort serving people 25 and older visiting Panama City Beach. Exceptions may be made for married couples under 25. Edgewater Beach Resort offers luxury rooms, suites and villas. There are an on-site restaurant, grill and fast food options and amenities such as an outdoor pool, exercise classes and full spa services. Edgewater Beach Resort guests can also use a shuttle to explore the 110-acre property. Room rates start at about $180 per night.
Edgewater Beach Resort
11212 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
(800) 874-8686
About the Author:
Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.
