Besides the miles of beautiful beaches, world class golf courses and exhilarating scuba diving adventures, Panama City Beach Florida’s exciting night life venue choices are unbeatable. Whether you’re looking for a romantic setting along the waterfront, a laid back, sandals and Hawaiian shirt venue or a heart pounding, 20 something night club, Panama City Beach delivers and in a big way. Following are a few of the most popular night life hot spots, most within walking distance of some of the areas best vacation rentals.
Coyote Ugly Saloon located on what is known as the Strip
The Coyote Ugly Saloon located on Front Beach Road is the perfect place to party if you don’t mind a lively “Coyote Cowgirl” party atmosphere, complete with girls dancing on the bar, body shots and energetic music. The bar even carries its own line of whiskey and for those looking for a wild night in Panama City Beach; Coyote Ugly is worth checking out at least once. If you plan on staying overnight or longer, the Long Beach Resort Towers condominiums are just across the street from the Night Life Saloon the ideal place to stay to enjoy other local activities as well.
Club LaVela on Panama City Beach, Florida
Wow! What’s not to love about Club LaVela! Besides being ideally located next door to the Summit Resort condos off of Thomas Drive and a number of Panama City Beach vacation home rentals, it’s also the largest night club in the U.S. and always on the cutting edge of the night life scene. Club La Vela offers a vast array of onsite club venues, each with its own unique atmosphere including the Thunderdome, the clubs massive multi-story venue featuring a state of the art sound system and extraordinary light shows. Club LaVela is the epitome of night club entertainment and an experience you’ll never forget.
Spinnaker Beach Club – Panama City Beach, Florida
Spinnaker Beach Club is located right next door to Club LaVela and just celebrated 40 years in Panama City Beach. Spinnaker’s has been host to musical talents ranging from Kenny Chesney and Luke Bryan to the Doobie Brothers, Green Day and everyone’s favorite Jimmy Buffett. The Club offers a fun, laid back local vibe along with its frequent special promotions that include affordable drinks for anybody that shows a pay stub from a local restaurant or bar and a weekly “Bar Wars” bartender challenge during the summer months, complete with cash prizes.
Hammerhead Freds
Hammerhead Freds is a fun local hot spot on Thomas Drive that serves up laid back entertainment and a fantastic variety of mouth watering, fresh, gulf seafood dishes. Hammerhead Fred’s is the perfect place to kick off your sandals, enjoy a beer and eat your fill fresh seafood either outside or indoors. The restaurant features over 12 big screen TV’s perfect for catching a game and also showcases a variety of local music. Just across the street from Hammerhead Freds are the Summit Vacation Condos, putting you right on the beach, offering the best of both worlds; vacation rentals with a view and a restaurant known to serve Panama City Beaches best Oysters.
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
Tootsies Orchid Lounge is all about the best of times, boot stoppin country music and good old fashioned comfort food at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Live bands, great food and drinks, special events and a chance to run into one of your favorite celebrities are all just a few of the reasons Tootsies Orchid Lounge should be on your TTD in Panama City Beach. Even better, Pier Park itself is conveniently located near a number or exceptional vacation rentals including those found at the Tidewater Vacation Condos and Calypso Resort and Towers just across from the Pier Park community.
Captain Anderson’s Restaurant and Lounge
Located on the Grand Lagoon on Lagoon Drive, Captain Anderson’s is a local landmark known for its exceptional food, fresh baked bread, wonderful selection of wines and beer. The restaurant’s waterfront market is known for carrying fresh seafood, a variety of cheeses and other specialty foods. Close by Captain Anderson’s there are a number of exceptional vacation accommodations including Seychelles Resort and Treasure Island Resort condos rentals
Ms Newby’s Lounges – Yes there are three on P.C.Beach
The Ms Newby’s lounges have been entertaining locals and visitors alike for over 36 years in Bay County and are far from average night life venues. The Backdoor Lounge located on Front Beach Road is Newby’s newest Panama City Beach location and offers up great times for all including karoke, live music and their world famous and tasty Hunch Punch. The Resort Gulf Crest vacation rentals are just walking distance away, making a night out at the Backdoor Lounge worry free.
Red Door Saloon
The Red Door Saloon is known as Panama City Beach’s favorite biker bar, particularly during the city’s popular Bike Week which just celebrated its 14th year. Located right across the street from the beach the Red Door Salon offers a full bar, terrific food including a variety of mouth watering brats, hot dogs, wraps, sandwiches, pizza and old fashioned appetizers like nachos. The Red Door is a great place to chill out, enjoy a beer and brat and hang with the locals.
Pineapple Willy’s
The legendary Pineapple Willy’s on the Pier is named after its signature rum drink and is one of the three most popular places to visit in Panama City Beach, Florida. Pineapple Willy’s offers great food and an even better atmosphere. Their Jack Daniels ribs are to die for and they taste even better enjoyed outdoors, checking out the views, sipping on Pineapple Willy’s refreshing rum drink. If you’re looking for an old school, beach front, night life experience with live music, view and fantastic food, it just doesn’t get better than Pineapple Willy’s.
Sure Panama City Beach, Florida has a lot to offer when it comes from outdoor activities and adventures but most of us can appreciate being able to stay in an area that also offers an amazing variety of vacation rentals with exceptional night life venues just footsteps or minutes away. Just imagine spending a day at the beach then stopping by the local beach bar, the smell of salt water your hair and chillin out with your favorite beer? Awesome!
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