7 day itinerary
Panama City Beach Florida
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Itinerary
Here's an ideal itinerary for 7 days in Panama City Beach, Florida that is family-friendly and perfect for kids aged 1 to 10:
Day 1: Arrival and Beach Time
- Arrive in Panama City Beach and check into your hotel or vacation rental.
- Spend the day at the beach, building sandcastles, playing in the waves, and soaking up the sun.
- For dinner, head to one of the many seafood restaurants in the area, such as Captain Anderson's or .
Day 2:
- Start the day with a visit to , where you can see dolphins, sea lions, and other marine animals up close.
- After lunch, head to , a shopping and entertainment complex with plenty of stores, restaurants, and activities for kids.
- In the evening, take a sunset dolphin watching cruise with one of the local tour companies.
Day 3:
- Spend the day at , which has water slides, lazy rivers, and other attractions for all ages.
- In the evening, head to the , which has classic rides like a Ferris wheel and bumper cars.
Day 4:
- Take a day trip to , where you can swim, snorkel, and kayak in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
- Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it on the beach or at one of the park's picnic areas.
- In the evening, head back to Panama City Beach and have dinner at one of the many family-friendly restaurants in the area.
Day 5: WonderWorks and Ripley's Believe It or Not!
- Spend the morning at WonderWorks, an interactive science museum with exhibits on space, weather, and more.
- After lunch, head to Ripley's Believe It or Not!, a museum with oddities and curiosities from around the world.
- In the evening, take a ghost tour of Panama City Beach with one of the local tour companies.
Day 6:
- Take a boat tour to , a pristine barrier island with white sand beaches and crystal-clear water.
- Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, and collecting shells.
- In the evening, have dinner at one of the many seafood restaurants in the area.
Day 7: Departure
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your hotel or vacation rental.
- If you have time before your flight, visit the , which has hiking trails and boardwalks through wetlands and forests.
- Depart for home with plenty of memories of your family-friendly vacation in Panama City Beach.