Laguna Beach is the name of two coastal towns. One is in California on the chilly Pacific Ocean with lots of rocks, and the other is on the Emerald Coast of the warm, jewel-toned Gulf with soft, pristine white sand. A little more than two miles west of Panama City Beach, our Florida equivalent, the small town of Laguna Beach, is set on sunny, glistening, sugar white sand beaches. The popular Pier Park, unique family entertainment options in Panama City Beach, the waterfront peninsula of the stunning Camp Helen State Park, the far eastern end of Scenic 30A, and the Beaches of South Walton are all within a short drive of this convenient location.

In addition to swimming, sunning, and strolling the beach, there are many more nearby activities. You must visit Panama City Beach’s recently finished Pier Park to see the well-known shopping hotspot if dining, drinking, and shopping sound good to you. This brand-new, one million-square-foot complex, designed in the Florida style, stretches from Highway 98 all the way to the public pier that protrudes into the Gulf of Mexico. Here, you’ll find good moments, music, and live entertainment. There are several places to enjoy live music, including the famous Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Restaurant (and who can resist a margarita? ), Reggae J’s Island Grill, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, and the Sports Bar at Buffalo Wild Wings.