Open Sands Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Pier Park

Pier Park

Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.

Pier Park
Panama City Beaches

Panama City Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?

Panama City Beaches
Carillon Beach

Carillon Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carillon Beach during your travels in West Panama City Beach? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Carillon Beach
St. Andrews State Park showing a lake or waterhole, forests and tranquil scenes

St. Andrews State Park

Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.

St. Andrews State Park
Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rosemary Beach during your trip to Panama City Beach? Stroll along the beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.

Rosemary Beach
Shipwreck Island Waterpark which includes a water park and rides

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

Activities

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

NZ$98
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry

NZ$47
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay

Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay

NZ$49
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay
Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

NZ$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset & Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
Picture 9 for Activity Shell Island: Water Park and Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Shell Island: Adventure Tour on the Privateer Catamaran

NZ$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shell Island: Adventure Tour on the Privateer Catamaran
3 Hour Tiki Boat Adventure

3 Hour Tiki Boat Adventure

NZ$93
per adult
3 Hour Tiki Boat Adventure
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Our pick of the best Open Sands Hotel Deals

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2 out of 5
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,901 reviews)
"We enjoyed the pool and the easy access to the beach will be back next year"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Boardwalk Beach Hotel

Boardwalk Beach Hotel

2.5 out of 5
9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.4/10 (2,046 reviews)
"Nice views love it"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

2 out of 5
21905 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is NZ$167 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
NZ$167
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,056 reviews)
"The room only had 1 coffee cup, 1 set of silverware, very few kitchen utensils. Our room was on the ground floor, so when we went to bed, for a couple hours afterward, I heard children running back and forth in front of our window laughing and playing (well beyond a normal time for children to be ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

2.5 out of 5
15505 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is NZ$229 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$229
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,976 reviews)
"Super convenient for the beach, I stay here often. This time the smoke from balconies made it unbearable to sit outside and enjoy the balcony! And the dogs in the room close to mine barked for 10 minutes straight everytime someone walked down the hall, shut a door, or any noise was heard. Made for ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

3 out of 5
15325 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$178 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$178
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,375 reviews)
"Loved that it was a close walk or drive to restaurants. Parking was ample. Our room was nice & clean. We had a connecting room, and I was able to hear the baby next door crying. But it's a family friendly hotel so, to be expected. Other than that I had a great time!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 out of 5
12525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
The price is NZ$129 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
NZ$129
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7/10 Good! (1,099 reviews)
"Beachfront"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Open Sands

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Bahama Beach

Bahama Beach might not have many top sights, but Panama City Beaches and Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bahama Beach
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El Centro Beach

Though El Centro Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Russell-Fields Pier and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze.

El Centro Beach
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Long Beach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Ripley's Believe It or Not and WonderWorks.

Long Beach
Laguna Beach featuring landscape views, a coastal town and a beach

Laguna Beach

Beaches and golf courses are some things travellers note about Laguna Beach. Check out Russell-Fields Pier or Pier Park while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Laguna Beach
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Bel Air

While visiting Bel Air, you might make a stop by sights like Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches.

Bel Air
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Laguna Beach Estates

When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Carillon Beach and Camp Helen State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Laguna Beach Estates

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