No working bathrooms or running water on a boat with almost 200 people? Unacceptable.read more

It was nice to be on the boat, go to shell island and explore, and we got a nice picture at the…read moreend. The sand is like sugar on the island and we collected shells. Staff was friendly and we got to see dolphins. One dolphin flapped his tail.

We visited on a warm January day and the water was warm., clean and clear. No one else was around,…read moreit was very pretty. Nice picnic tables and bathrooms (compost). I wish we had taken our swimming costumes but who knew it would be warm at 9.00am. There was a swing hanging from a tree, I would have enjoyed that. Bring water shoes as there are lots of underwater objects that will prickle and scratch. A really nice spot, though in summer I bet its heaving.

Such a cool stare park with a very interesting history...before it was a park, it was a rat stop…read morefor travelers to be able to rest. Then, it became a vacation resort that a company in Georgia would send their employees to during the summer (pretty cool-huh?!) Now that I got that out...let's talk about entry fee...there's a box as soon as you get there that you drop payment in or scan a QR code to pay. Once you have done this, you can find parking and go into the small nature center. Nature center This has some cute and interesting nature items for you to learn more about. Oh, there's tiny homes! Once you have finished the nature center...you can follow the loop around and look into the tiny homes and all of the rec areas that are original to the property. This has been very well maintained. Beach If you want the romantic beach feel...then you should head off to the park's beach ... you are greeted with such clear water with the pristine colors that you envision when you think of the photo worthy beaches. An added element are the renaming parts of the pier structure. The next time you are in the Panama City or destin Florida area...out this on your list of places to go!

This park is beautiful. We stopped for a short time but what we saw was very nice. We saw a pelican…read moreand even a bald eagle. There is a nice dock you can walk on and a visitors center.

Water was very chilling and refreshing on that hot Labor Day, it did not disappoint! We Loved it a…read morelot!

Possibly the best $4 (per person) you will ever spend. We first went to the Blue hole spring near…read morethe caves, however the water was murky and brown with poor visibility. So I googled nearby springs and this recreation area came up. I was totally surprised to pull up and find that the water was super clear and blue. They have a pretty large swimming area with a diving board and slides. There is plenty of room to lay out and get sun. Also allow you to swim outside of the main area. The lifeguards were super friendly when I asked if I could swim outside the area and even told me where the underground cave was outside of the main area. Underneath the diving board is an entrance to another underwater cave. Be aware that there is a current in the main swimming area. We really enjoyed swimming/snorkeling in the area and seeing the underwater caves. It's a great value!!! I highly recommend hanging out here if you're in the area!!

5 hr fishing trip. Took about an hour and a half to get out to sea and back. Total fishing time…read morewas about 2 hours. Had some decent bites, couple of triggerfish, red snapper, a lot of beeliners, and even an amberjack. Recommend for first time fishers! For more experienced fishermen I suggest a longer trip.

My dad booked us a Deep Sea Fishing trip with Capt. Andersons in Panama City. We hadn't been in…read moreclose to 30 years so I was excited. We opted for the 10 Hour Trip (2 hours out, ~6 hours of fishing, 2 hours back). Quick edit: we only had ~26 people fishing and I'm thankful for that! It was coooooold the morning of and it had stormed the previous two days. Thankfully we were prepared. I'd recommend bringing a book bag or light sack with: sunscreen, hat, glasses, long sleeve shirt/hoodie, Gatorade, rain jacket and change of shirt. They do provide sunscreen, medicine, food, snacks and drinks onboard for a cost (see my menu photos). It was ROUGH going out, thanks to the storms leaving. We hit 5-6 foot waves and it was bumpy on some parts. I almost lost my stomach and went to the back of the boat for fresh hair for the last 45 minutes going out. There were a few people who got really sick. Make sure you clean your system out before getting on the boat (ie: get your out) because the two bathrooms are tiny. We were assigned fishing spots (dad got us back of the boat) and had buckets of squid ready to go. Capt would hit his horn, letting you know it was time to drop the line in. You'd pretty much either get something right away or nothing. It didn't take long to get the hang of it: drop to the bottom, reel twice up, keep the line tight, jerk the rod when you feel a nibble, reel up and check rod pressure to ensure you got something. It's a very quick process! One thing you'll notice is the different arm muscles you'll use. I caught the only Grouper for this trip and it certainly tired my wrist out. I literally got a Charlie horse in my wrist and toe after hauling that sucker onboard. It wasn't Red Snapper season (June 1st) but my dad caught 3 huge Red Snappers. We got to keep 10 B-Liners each, and also caught some white snapper. Overall, we hit our limit and caught extra for others on the boat. The helpers did an awesome job! The ride coming back in was pleasant and we sat on top of the boat. It was a fun experience! Make sure to tip the Captain and your helper! Great crew and they got the job done! There is also a fish cleaning place at the dock that'll fillet the fish for you at $.80/lb.

My family and I had the best time - we had a few hours to kill on a drive down south. Stopped here…read moreoff a recommendation from friends! The springs are great and enjoyable and the paddling back to the livery is such a fun adventure! We took our kids (ages 10, 9 and 6) everyone had a wonderful time.

Had an amazing time. Rented the kayak and took a 2 hour float through the beautiful scenery. Saw…read moreyellow humming birds, turtles, cranes and lots of fish. Beautiful blue spring.

6 of us set sail on a Private excursion. The Daydreamer was a 45ft sail boat with all the amenities…read moresuch as lower deck with kitchen, Bathrooms, beds and dining area. Captain Jacob and his deck mate Liz are amazing. Jacob after a very thorough safety talk and a hands on way to safely move around the boat gave us a perfect tour. Jacob was knowledgeable of the area. Gave us a view of Dolphins and set us up for a perfect sunset. Liz was very professional when it came to hoisting the sails and assisting Jacob with the safety talk. Liz excelled with taking care of every need of us the guests. They supplied beverages of many varieties and Liz prepared and presented the food that we brought for our cruise. We had a friend with us that was afraid of water, not able to swim, and Liz checked in her regularly to make sure she was comfortable. Both Jacob and Liz made sure safety was the number one priority without taking away from the fun asking experience. We were under the sails for quite a while The entire experience was fantastic. Thank You Jacob and Liz.

The crew was amazing. It was a wholesome adventure the entire family enjoyed. Special shout-out to…read moreKelly for being awesome!

While staying in Panama City Beach, we decided to check out this state park. It costs $8 for…read morevehicles. The entrance fee is totally worth it! There's a visitors center with a video, information kiosks and restrooms right inside the park. We drove to the pier and walked to the end. What a great panoramic view of the beach and ocean! We also visited Gator Lake. There were quite a few warning signs at the trailhead. While we visited, the rangers were starting controlled burns, so we weren't able to drive through the entire park. They also let us know that Hurricane Michael damaged 2/3 of their 176 campsites. Would recommend a visit, if in the area!