Santa Monica Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Monica
Activities
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
NZ$98
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach
NZ$127
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour near Shell Island in Panama City Beach
NZ$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach
NZ$63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dolphin Sail Aboard the Privateer Catamaran
NZ$77
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
St. Andrews State Park Sunset Dolphin Cruise
NZ$56
per adult
Our pick of the best Santa Monica Hotel Deals
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
17255 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$225 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$225
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,634 reviews)
"Loved the pools and hot tub. Room was clean and nice. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
15325 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$318 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$318
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (2,825 reviews)
"The beach view is great rooms are"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
12525 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$239 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$239
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,883 reviews)
"Loved everything except having to walk up steps to pool."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
9600 S Thomas Dr Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$245 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$245
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (2,394 reviews)
"We had ants in our room the size of the ones you see on the national geographic channel, you know the ones, that carrying leaves in the Amazon. I loved the pool and convenience of the beach. That was amazing. However, I won't book here again tho. I asked for ant spray from 4 different employees. ..."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
21905 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$342 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$342
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,244 reviews)
"The room was really nice. Great view. Very quiet and peaceful."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
17403 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach FL
The price is NZ$401 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$401
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pier Park and Panama City Beaches are ...
8/10 Very good! (607 reviews)
"Experienced some trouble getting into room. Took several trips from the 3rd floor to the lobby to get it situated. Some trash left in room. Nothing to major. Overall a decent stay."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Santa Monica
Find the best Santa Monica areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Chris Craine
Open Photo by Chris Craine
Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Alys Beach or Rosemary Beach.
Photo by Ron Reeves
Open Photo by Ron Reeves
Seacrest
Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.
Photo by Meghana Vuppala
Open Photo by Meghana Vuppala
Lower Grand Lagoon
While visiting Lower Grand Lagoon, you might make a stop by sights like Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park.
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.
Alys Beach
While visiting Alys Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.
