5 Fun Free Things to Do in Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach has all the beach views you could ask for. Visit a museum. Lounge out by the water. There’s a lot to do for all ages. Fortunately, you are hardly restricted if you choose to vacation on a tight budget. We look at the five fun and free things to do in Panama City Beach.

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1. Active Sports

It won’t cost you anything to enjoy the numerous fitness and physical activities we have available for guests. We have volleyball, basketball, tennis, and even shuffleboard available. Choose the one which you have some experience with- or one you want to learn! If you want to keep up with your fitness but you don’t necessarily want to play a sport, we also have a fitness room.

These are all great things to do in Panama City Beach for spring break. You don’t even need a big crew. Just join a game!

2. Hike Through Conservation Park

Between the architecture and the bold beach vistas, there’s plenty to see as you wander through Panama City Beach. We highly recommend the quiet and natural Conservation Park. It is a stunning waterside walk through the city’s most isolated wetlands. Spend a lot of time admiring the views from the trails. The entire area is free to enter, so make the most of it!

3. Pier Park

Rain can really wrinkle a vacation getaway. But you still have quite a few things to do in Panama City Beach when it rains. We recommend Pier Park. While the bulk of this shopping metroplex is outdoors, you can escape the rain by dipping into one or 10 of your favorite shops. There’s a nice mix of familiar chains and local boutiques.

You may be tempted to buy a few things, but remember that window shopping is free. Take inventory of the local shops. Many have online storefronts you could purchase from at a later date.

4. Lounge by the Pool

You can take a break from the beach and relax by the pristine and transparent poolside. At our location, we have three Gulf front pools, one of which is heated from November 1st – May 1st. The number of pools gives you daily options for lounging! We have gazebos and other friendly poolside gear for you to use. The number of pools gives you daily options to try the different pools one property. 

You could spend your entire vacation on the beach in Panama City

5. Explore the Beach

We couldn’t possibly discuss the best free things to do in Panama City Beach without mentioning the beach. You could spend your entire vacation getaway lounging out on the sands, and feel like you had a worthwhile and memorable time. You could bring your own kayak or umbrella for your beach days.

Book a Panama City Beach Condo Rental with Dunes of Panama

Thankfully, you don’t even have to go far and plan ahead. Our 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom condos are right up by the water. You could walk right on down to the beach and back without missing a beat. You can enjoy numerous fun things at the beach, like shelling, volleyball, fishing, and more.

Review our Dunes of Panama buildings B, C, D and E to find your perfect location. Contact us for details about where you can stay. Look at our available listings for the date you want to capture that perfect vacation today. You don’t need a big budget to have a phenomenal vacation experience. Just stick by the beach.