Beaches near Panama City Beach — grades and where to stay
31 beaches within 50 miles of Panama City Beach, 31 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (9 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Panama City Beach
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Panama City Beach — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Panama City Beach
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Beaches near Panama City Beach
How to pick a beach near Panama City Beach
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- West County Line — 11.9 mi
- South Wall Street Beach — 13.6 mi
- Eastern Lake Dune Walkover — 19.6 mi
- Blue Mountain Beach Access — 24.5 mi
Closest to town
- Spy Glass Drive — 4.3 mi · Grade B
- Panama City Beach (Pcb) City Pier — 4.9 mi · Grade C
- Carl Gray Park — 5 mi · Grade D
- Beach Drive — 7.4 mi · Grade C
Graded beaches within 50 miles
11.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
13.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
19.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
24.5 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
30.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
38 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
40.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
45.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
45.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
4.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
23.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
34 mi · Grade B (Good)
39.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
44.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
49.1 mi · Grade B (Good)
49.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
4.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)
7.4 mi · Grade C (Fair)
27.2 mi · Grade C (Fair)
36.6 mi · Grade C (Fair)
43.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)
46.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)
5 mi · Grade D (Poor)
13.7 mi · Grade D (Poor)
28.9 mi · Grade D (Poor)
30 mi · Grade D (Poor)
37.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)
38.9 mi · Grade D (Poor)
42.8 mi · Grade D (Poor)
49.9 mi · Grade D (Poor)
46.9 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
9 of the 31 beaches within 50 miles of Panama City Beach carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Panama City Beach, Florida are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Panama City Beach currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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