We took a nearly 2-year hiatus from camping for a plethora of reasons. However, on 16 JUL 2023, we…read moreleft the Big Easy (aka New Orleans) and headed to Sun Outdoors in Panama City Beach, FL. This is only our 5th camping trip in our travel trailer, but we have stayed at a few other RV parks when we camped with my in-laws. Formerly called Emerald Coast RV Resort, Sun Outdoors Panama City Beach had great online reviews, which were supported by numerous pictures. Our "style" of camping may be a little different than most. We are not ones to just sit under our awning and relax. We like to be on the go and see everything a city has to offer when we camp. Therefore, we use our travel trailer as a relocatable hotel room that serves as our base of operations as we explore the surrounding areas. However, even though we may not use them, we prefer RV resorts with lots of amenities. Sun Outdoors Panama City Beach is a beautiful resort, and he front office staff were all delightful. It is meticulously landscaped, and they pick up the trash twice daily (10:30 AM & 6:30 PM). There are 2 heated pools with adjacent shower facilities, multiple key coded laundry rooms, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a sand volleyball court, shuffleboard "courts", pickleball courts and a covered basketball "pavilion". The sites are decently spaced and easy to access. The resort is in close proximity to highway 98 and Front Beach Road. You are near the beach, Zoo World (no smells or loud animal noises), Wonder Works, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Pier Park, and a plethora of other activities and restaurants. The only negative I experienced is that while at the back pool, there were numerous kids under 14 years old at the pool and they were unattended by any adults. They were rough housing in the pool so much that we decided to walk to the other pool. I should have advised the staff but opted not too and chalked it up to being an isolated incident. I can definitely recommend this resort with a good heart and would definitely go back.

Return trip summer '22. Appears that new ownership has added more spaces to the southwest corner…read more We had site #49 next to trash collection. Was concerned with noise/odor but wasn't an issue. A bit of a hike to bathroom/showers though. Looks to be space for one in the fenced area trash collection for future expansion (hint hint). Enjoyed our time here.

We stayed here for a few nights via an AirBnB rental. The condo we stayed at was nice and updated…read more If you're looking for a quiet place to enjoy some R&R, this is your place. The complex was quiet and many times it was just me and my husband at the pool. Easy access to the beach as well.

The El Governor was basically wiped out in 2017 when Hurricane Michael made a direct hit on Mexico…read moreBeach. I did not stay there before the hurricane, so I can't speak to how the resort use to be; but I can tell you that it's a great place today. They recently in the past 6 months reopened to the public after an extensive reconstruction and remodal. They did a fantastic job keeping the "Old Florida" charm as well as upgrading to more modern amenities. I could not be more pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of the staff running the El Governor. They were super awesome the entire stay and went out of their way to anwser any questions we had or make recommendations for us. They even noticed that the rate we paid online was higher than the special they were running and adjusted our bill accordingly. It's always nice to get money back. The updated rooms were very clean and inviting. I love the fact that you can walk in the front door of the room and walk out the back to your own private balcony. Did I mention all rooms have a balcony facing the beach and gulf? That's awesome! Also every room sports a kitchenette with a range/oven, sink, microwave, full size refrigerator, Kurig, and is stocked with everything you need to cook (dishes, pots & pans, and utinsels). The room we were in had 2 full size beds that were very comfortable. The television in the room has a lot of channels and you are able to use mobile mode to stream your favorite movies and shows. The hotel amenities include a nice new heated pool, small splash pad, gazebo with swings and chairs, a new bar area (to be open soon), and it's right on the beach with access. There is even a gift shop with souvenirs, snacks, wine, beer, and even a small selection of liquor. Across from the hotel is an RV park for guests who enjoy bringing their RVs down for a visit. I will warn you about the parking; it can be a little tricky as it's tight. This past weekend the hotel was packed out and it was difficult getting a space in front of the hotel. There is overflow parking across the street in front of the RV lot if the parking lot does get filled up; or you have a larger vehicle. We enjoyed our visit so much that I'm planning another visit in the next couple of months; once it's warmer outside.

They just reopened this place and it's really nice. It is steps from the beach. The rooms have a…read morekitchen with balconies facing the gulf. The people were very nice and accommodating. We will be back! There are not many stores. A few food trucks and maybe a few restaurants. Very small and peaceful.

Great place. They have 4 electric car chargers. The two Tesla chargers work. The other two…read morechargers have been broken for almost a year now. When are they going to fix them?? I would have given them 5 stars, but come on, fix the dang chargers already. There are a lot of people with electric cars that travel.

One of my favorite places to stay. Restaurant has excellent food even though occasionally the…read moreservice is spotty. Loved having beach service. Servers are friendly yet likely overworked. Resort is well maintained, common areas clean and there is good security as well. Great place for families for sure! Only thing I would change is I would I would not rent the chairs by the week but only for lbs daily basis. The guy assured me I could cancel days when I made the reservation but that was not the case so I ended up with Beach chairs i did not use on several days.

We LOVED our stay at Pineglen and will definitely be back. SAFE, quiet, clean, and the staff is…read moregreat. We love how close it is to the beach but simultaneously feels secluded from the bustle of PCB. Conveniently located near everything you need (firewood, propane, groceries). We really enjoyed feeding the turtles! Such a cool experience for the kids. Giving it four stars instead of five only because we think they could offer more amenities. There isn't a dog park, you're not allowed to fish any of the ponds, the pool isn't heated, there isn't a trash pick up service (you have to take it to the dumpster; not a huge deal but something we have appreciated at other campgrounds), etc. Definitely not deal breakers but "would be nice" things they could offer. Thank you Pineglen staff for keeping up with such a nice place for us visitors to enjoy! See y'all next time.

I stayed in park for four days. Easy check-in. My site was surrounded by tall pine trees which…read morehelped keep the heat down. Park is old, campsites need work, benches old, slab for park bench cracked. Nice place to walk around, just beware of Alligator in ponds. Swimming pool was covered but needs improvement. I didn't use bathroom or showers. My coach is self contained.

Friendly people! A great place for a family stay. The swimming pools are nice and well…read moremaintained. The individual units seem to be nicely kept as well. Most of the people are full time residents so they are helpful with any questions you may have. I would highly recommend this for one of your stays. They are not on the beach but fairly close which makes the prices better for family stay.

Emerald Pointe Resort is a quiet gated community of small homes. There are two pools, a clubhouse,…read moreand a good mix of permanent and seasonal residents. We were surprised to find out they have some short term rentals. Up until now, we have been staying other places and visiting family at Emerald Pointe Resort. Next trip we plan to try one of the rentals. I will update this review then.

Great timing as usual. We go often. We love the location. We love the amenities. We love that…read moreeverything's been remodeled. We love that. It has three bedrooms and three baths. We love it all. We recommend it.

Amazing sunrises and sunsets! If you go down to the dock early enough, theres dolphins that pass…read morethrough. Even if you're not an early bird if you go down there at night there are tiny squid that like the lights on the dock that are so cool to see. You're also allowed to fish off the docks! They are set up 20 minutes from Mexico beach which is less crowded then Panama City Beach and has so many cool shells to see! There's coffee within walking distance and there's plenty different places to eat within biking distance; doughnuts, Thai food, a steakhouse, etc. This is the spot to be! Can't thank them enough for also being fully willing to help when I had some camper problems when I was about to leave!

Stayed here for 6 months, small cute campground. Amazing sunset views and outdoor recreational…read morearea. The campground pays for a fishing license so everyone is welcome to fish off of the private dock. The owners are extremely friendly and accommodating. We were always kept in the loop of things going on in the park. Short distance from many parks, Mexico Beach, amazing food, and a coffee shop in walking distance. We had RV trouble when we pulled out and Margie was ready to help and took so much stress off of our plates. Reasonable pricing and laundry on site as well. Would definitely recommend!