El Centro Beach
Panama City Beach
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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 relaxing 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?

Carillon Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carillon Beach during your travels in West Panama City Beach? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Shipwreck Island Waterpark
With crashing wave pools, towering slides and whitewater rapids, expect to leave this Panama City Beach waterpark completely soaked and smiling.
Things to do

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Panama City: Sunset Dolphin Cruise in St. Andrews Bay

Original CRUISIN TIKIS 3 Hour Cruise, Snorkel, Swim/float Sandbar

Original CRUISIN TIKIS 90 min Cruise - Grand Lagoon

Sunset Cruise with Good Jibez Only in Panama City Beach

90 Minute Sunset Tiki Boat Tour
Top hotels in El Centro Beach

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Everything was great there was just one thing i didnt like and that was the roaches in the room. Now not every room probably had them. If yall could fix that problems than e erything else was great!!!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Loved the beach view from our room . Staff was friendly. Room was clean. No complaints.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
It is like a glorified motel 6 on the water. Do not stay here!! Yes, it has a balcony you can sit on and see the water but you can’t sit there peacefully without smelling marijuana the entire time! Springhill Suites is next door and is more expensive but look like Taj Mahal compared to this hotel. ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Hotel has good rating on hotels.com but after booking, reviews on sites such as expedia, were not that great. Location is great, amenities are dated and so are the rooms. The walls are thin, the carpet is old and the elevators are shabby due to the hotel needing to be updated. The staff at the desk ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
Our room was dusty, has to request for vacuum. It had sink bugs and room was not clean daily, had to request daily. Our bed was never made, unsure why when room was cleaned.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
This trip was my 4th time staying at this property and will be the last unless things change drastically. The common areas were filthy with garbage Laying outside the elevators for days, mattresses leaning against the railings. Waited 3 days for clean towels in our room. Zero towels at pool for entire ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Centro Beach

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.

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.

Bid-a-wee Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Bid-a-wee Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pier Park and Panama City Beaches.

Bahama Beach
Bahama Beach might not have many top sights, but Panama City Beaches and Holiday Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Laguna Beach Estates
When in Laguna Beach Estates, you can plan a visit to Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sunnyside
If you're spending some time in Sunnyside, Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach are top sights worth seeing.
