PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., January 13, 2021 – Visit Panama City Beach is looking towards the future with optimism and is pleased to announce its upcoming events and new developments for 2021.

Known for its 360 annual days of sunshine, 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and brilliant emeraldgreen waters, Panama City Beach has become a beloved destination for families, athletes, nature enthusiasts and foodies seeking a relaxed and affordable getaway. As a result of its loyal visitors, this beach destination continues to expand at an incredible rate, quickly bouncing back from early 2020 travel restrictions.

Please see below for Panama City Beach’slatest developments, including new attractions,restaurants and accommodations:

Attractions:

Red Alert Diving: Newest Dive Facility in the "Wreck Diving Capital of the South”

Red Alert Diving (RAD) is the Florida panhandle’s newest full-service Dive Center and Aquatic Training Facility. Located in beautiful Panama City Beach, also known as the "Wreck Diving Capital of the South,” RAD divers have direct access to miles of uninterrupted sugar-white sand beaches, shipwrecks, natural reefs and freshwater springs. Regardless of skill level, the RAD staff can prepare divers for every type of experience, from simply taking in the aquatic life, swimming with sharks or visiting relics hidden deep below. For more information, visit https://redalertdiving.com.

Selfie Museum PCB

As the first and only Instagram pop-up museum in Panama City Beach, we provide the backdrop, and all you have to do is bring your phone for a selfie adventure like you’ve never experienced before! To book and find more information, visit Selfie Museum PCB – Booking website Selfie Museum Panama City Beach

Duplin Winery

The largest winery in the South, Duplin Winery of Rose Hill, has broken ground on the family-owned winery's third exciting location. Located on 70 acres at the previous Hombre Golf Club, Duplin Winery is building a 35,000-square-foot complex that will be the home of an award-winning, laid-back Southernstyle wine tasting experience featuring specialty drinks, gourmet foods, merchandise, live entertainment and America’s Favorite Sweet Wine. It is expected to open in early 2022. Representing an initial $15 million investment, the attraction will employ more than 50 people. Over 20 acres of the property will be dedicated to conservation and preserving the land's natural beauty. For more information, visit Duplin Winery | Duplin Winery Announces Major New Attraction Coming To Panama City Beach

New Restaurants:

Dat Cajun Place

One of Panama City Beach’s local favorites, Dat Cajun Place, may be moving to a new location, but guests will still find the same amazing Cajun food and fun drinks on the beach when it opens in early 2021 at 2705 Thomas Drive. In the meantime, foodies can enjoy its famous flavors, fresh oyster, live music and more at the original Thomas Drive location. For more information, visit http://datcajunplace.com/.

Hunt & Gather Raw Bar & Pub

H & G Raw Bar & Pub is a place to gather and enjoy the bounty of the oceans and land. This unique restaurant specializes in local and regional oysters. In the mood for something different? Hunt & Gather offers foodies a fresh take on wild game inspired meals. Stop in and check out the elk burger or quail quesadilla. For more information, visit @huntandgatherrawbar.

Accommodations:

Home2 Suites by Hilton

Featuring complimentary high-speed Internet, an outdoor pool, hot breakfast, business center, an on-site restaurant, exercise facility and pet-friendly rooms, this new 72-room hotel is conveniently located less than three miles from Emerald Coast beaches. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/37aaF5i.

Calypso Towers III

The first condo construction to take place in Panama City Beach in 10 years – Calypso Resort and Towers’ Tower III is located adjacent to Pier Park, offering striking Gulf views and convenient access to the beach. This third Calypso Tower features 250 executive units with both three-bedroom and one-bedroom plans. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2H2GLVZ.

Embassy Suites

The St. Joe Company and Key International, a prominent Miami developer, broke ground in August 2019 for a new $50 million Embassy Suites on Front Beach Road next door to Pier Park. The hotel, scheduled to open in March 2021, will feature 255 rooms in a sprawling four-and five-story "E"-shaped building facing the Gulf. Amenities will include an on-site restaurant, meeting space, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, sky bar and upper-level event space with Gulf views. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3lTiT6f.

Homewood Suites by Hilton

The St. Joe Company broke ground in April for a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, conveniently located adjacent to the new Panama City Beach Sports Complex. Opening in Spring 2021, the four-story hotel will feature approximately 120 one and two-bedroom guest suites, each equipped with a full kitchen and refrigerator. Planned amenitiesinclude a swimming pool, fitness center and complimentary hot breakfast served seven days a week. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3jWSvYt.

Hilton Garden at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

Scheduled to open in 2021, the St. Joe Company is also building a new Hilton Garden Inn located adjacent to the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The hotel features 143 guest rooms, meeting space and a full-service restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. It is being built in what is already St. Joe's 110,500-acre development known as the Bay-Walton Sector. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2SZzEQJ.

Margaritaville Panama City Beach Resort

Featuring Margaritaville’s casual-luxe design, the Margaritaville Panama City Beach Resort covers more than 13 acresin Panama City Beach and will offer a full-service hotel, vacation cottage rentals, a clubhouse with upscale amenities, an outdoor resort pool and a selection of signature restaurants and bars sure to transport guests to the Margaritaville state of mind. The resort is expected to begin a phased opening in Spring 2022. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3k88Mdm.

Hyatt Hotel

This project consists of 11 stories, 224 key Hyatt Place Hotel, a 3-Tiered 260 space Parking Garage, and a 7000 sf Retail Store in Panama City Beach. The hotel will include an additional pool deck with a large resort-style pool that includes a lazy river and several water features. The hotel will have 2 bars, kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining, Public Space, meeting rooms, in house laundry, balconies on the South Facade, 4 elevators, and a Fitness Center.

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About Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters where the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay converge. With 320 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrews State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation with year-round offerings for families, couples, groups and adventure-seekers. These include championship golf courses, spas, sporting events, award-winning dining and diverse recreational activities. In addition, Panama City Beach’s Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport offers non-stop flights on Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. For more information, call 850-233-5070 or visit the official website of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.visitpanamacitybeach.com. Stay connected with Panama City Beach on Twitter (@Visit_PCB), Instagram (@Visit_PCB) and Facebook (@VisitPanamaCityBeach). About Visit Panama City Beach Visit Panama City Beach is the official destination marketing organization for Panama City Beach, Florida. The award-winning organization has earned industry accreditation (DMAP) from Destinations International, the world’s leading authority in destination marketing, and exists to drive economic opportunity, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life for its residents through marketing, promotion and stewardship of the destination’s REAL.FUN.BEACH. brand and attributes, tourism development, special event production, and managing beach re-nourishment and maintenance programs.