El Centro Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Centro Beach
Popular places to visit
Alys Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Alys Beach, a popular beach in Panama City Beach. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
Pier Park
Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.
Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City 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.
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.
Activities
Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkel Boat Tour
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Original CRUISIN TIKIS 90 min Cruise - Grand Lagoon
Shell Island Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour in Panama City Beach
Our pick of the best El Centro Beach Hotel Deals
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Very nice and clean hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Beachfront
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Ocean view from window but balcony access was toward parking lot. Most staff has English as second language so it can be difficult to communicate. Building in severe need of updating bathrooms on tides building are tiny.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Great view but first room had lock defects so had to change to a different room. That room had no soaps no towels no shower curtain. The room was dirty.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
The beach view rooms on the bottom floor had a great view but we had zero cell reception and zero access to Internet our entire stay.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Other neighbourhoods around El Centro Beach
Miramar Beach
Though Miramar Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Museum of Man in the Sea and Pier Park.
Laguna Beach
Beaches and golf courses are some things travellers note about Laguna Beach. Check out Museum of Man in the Sea or Pier Park while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Bid-a-wee Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Bid-a-wee Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Panama City Beaches and Holiday Golf Club.
Bahama Beach
Bahama Beach might not have many top sights, but Panama City Beaches and Holiday Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Laguna Beach Estates
When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach are top sights worth seeing.
