Santa Monica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Monica
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.
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.
Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
Activities
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
Original CRUISIN TIKIS 3 Hour Cruise, Snorkel, Swim/float Sandbar
Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
Shell Island Dolphin and Snorkel Boat Tour
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
From Panama City, FL: Shell Island Ferry
Our pick of the best Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
We had a great stay and our room was clean. They are quite dated but clean which is a top priority for me. Wonderful spot on the ocean if you choose ocean view. Well worth the $$. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
The beach was great, good location. The bar is closed during the week. Staff is generally friendly. The rooms are run down and not unkept. The drop ceiling in the bathroom is gross along with the tubs. The bedding is horribly uncomfortable, I can feel the bars under the mattress. It’s not bad for ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Pool cold, need new tubs,beds
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
The location - beachside, is great. The breakfast food and service were good, especially since we went during spring break. However, housekeeping was disappointing. A lollipop stick was stuck between the sheets of one of the queen beds in the room, which indicated to us that the bed was not changed ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
I love everything about this property even the staff. This was a perfect vacation.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
I love the texting is you need anything
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Monica
Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Laguna Beach Estates
When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Pier Park and Carillon Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
El Centro Beach
Though El Centro Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pier Park and Museum of Man in the Sea.
Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rosemary Beach and Camp Helen State Park.
