Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida

Pier Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, is a dining and entertainment destination you won't want to miss!

Pier Parkentrance sign with a car driving under it

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Pier Park Panama City Beach

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Pier Park in Panama City Beach is an outdoor complex with amazing shopping, great food, fun things to do all near the beautiful beaches of PCB.

Pier Park is massive! There are stores and restaurants on both sides of Panama City Beach Pkwy!

security gates at the front of Pier Park entrance sign

Depending on when you visit, Pier Park may have sections closed to just pedestrian access. During Spring Break, summer season, and other times of the year, they close off the main road through portions of Pier Park so you can easily walk around without having to worry about cars.

During Spring Break, they have also added extra security measures to make sure everyone is safe.

Please remember this is an outdoor property and be prepared for the hot Florida panhandle sun and weather!

Large green Adirondack chair with Jimmy Buffets Margaritavilla Panama City beach printed on it

Pier Park Panama City Beach Restaurants

There are quite a few restaurants at Pier Park Panama City Beach! Everything from local restaurants to famous chain restaurants. There is something for everyone within the Pier Park complex. Whether you want to grab a quick bite to eat of enjoy a relaxed meal with beach party music and Gulf breezes.

Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House
Angry Tuna Seafood Company
Brass tap
Ford's Garage
Dick's Last Resort
Great White Pizza
Margaritaville Panama City Beach
Pompano Joe's
San Marcos Mexican Grill
New York Pizza & Grill
Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Curly Cream Rolled Ice Cream
Tootsies Orchid Lounge

Chain restaurants include Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dave & Buster's, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Five Guys, Longhorn Steakhouse, Nathan's Famous, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Red Robin, Auntie Anne's, Cinnamon, Jimmy John's, Great American Cookie Company, Marble Slab Creamery, PJs Coffee of New Orleans, Playa Bowls, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Smoothie King, The Yard Milkshake Bar, and more.

Pier Park North Restaurants

Pier Park North also has a ton of great restaurants, including:

Chili's, Cava, Ihop, Island fin Poke, Jersey Mike's Subs, Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, Texas Roadhouse, Wayback Burgers

SkyWheel lit up purple at night above the SkyWheel entrance with glass doors

Things to do at Pier Park Panama City Beach

Pier Park is not just a shopping complex you can also enjoy easy access to fun attractions!

SkyWheel - The SkyWheel is one of our favorite things to do while in Panama City Beach. The views are amazing. Book tickets here

SkyWheel 18 Hole Mini Golf Experience - You can play a fun game of mini golf right next to the SkyWheel.

Emerald Coast Mirror Maze - Work your way through the blackligh maze of mirrors and try not to get turned around. Try your spy skills at the Laser Vault. Do you have what it takes to break into a vault without setting off alarms.

Escape Rooms - Try a fun escape room game for a break from the heat or while it is raining. There are a couple of options depending on the puzzle you want to solve.

The Stolen Relic Escape Room - Book tickets here
The goal for the Stolen Relic is to retrieve the legendary relic and return it to its owner to restore peach. Solve puzzles, decipher codes, and work together to bring the relic back.

The Terminal Escape Room of Florida - Book tickets here
The goal for the Terminal Escape includes being in a New York subway terminal that has a system failure. You and your group need to restore power and stop the train from crashing.

Fear at the Pier Haunted Attractions - Step into spooky themed rooms with thriling effects, eerie soundscapes, and a few jumpscares. Book tickets here

The Grand 16 Movie Theater at Pier Park - Enjoy new movies and an IMAX theater! This great movie theater has recliners, wall-to-wall screens, a game room, and great movie releases. The Grand IMAX Theater is fun for the entire family.

Dog Beach at Pier Park - Bring your pup to the beach and enjoy the gorgeous white sand and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show - The new Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show has opened in Panama City Beach. Enjoy epic pirate battles stunts, and a mouth-watering feast.

Shopping at Pier Park

Pier Park PCB is filled with great shopping options with everything from major chain stores to local boutique shopping

Ron Jon Surf Shop
Del Sol
Cariloha
Pepper Palace
Shimmering Seas
HUK
Earthbound Trading Company
Crocs
Good Dog Boutique
Smilemom
Irene & Company
Eye Gallery
Paradise Found
Pink Narcissus
Hy's Toggery
I love Sugar
Flip Flop Shops

Pier Park Mall big stores include Target, JCPenney, Dillards, Old Navy, and Marshalls

Pier Park North, on the other side of Panama City Beach Pkw,y also has a ton of shopping, including Bealls Outlet, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods, Five Below, Men's Warehouse, Ross, Sally Beauty, PetSmart, The Fresh Market, Ulta Beauty, Wave Beach Store, and World Market.

Townplace Suites exterior with sitting area outside

Hotels near Pier Park Panama City Beach

Townplace Suites at Pier Park - We stayed at the Townplace Suites at Pier Park during one of our recent trips and it was great. The perfect easy access to Pier Park and PCB Restaurants/attractions. Book your hotel reservation here.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach - The Embassy Suites Panama City Beach is located at the front of Pier Park, right across the street from the beach. Book your hotel reservation here.

View looking out over Pier Park and the Gulf of Mexico

Why you will love Pier Park PCB

Fun for the whole family
Tons of dining options and entertainment venues
Perfect destination for visitors of all ages

Things to know when planning a visit to Pier Park

Address - 600 Pier Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Accessibility - There are accessible parking spaces throughout the parking lots with easy access to the stores and restaurants. There is a nice size paved path from the parking lots to Pier Park and around each of the stores and restaurants.

Plus Size Seating - There are tables and chairs along with benches throughout Pier Park

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

Pets - Dogs are allowed in Pier Park but not inside the stores.

Parking - There is parking surrounding the Pier Park complex. You can park and walk into the complex in different areas easily.

Panama City Beach Restaurants and Attractions

Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure - Fun amusement park right around the corner from Pier Park

The Wicked Wheel - a great family-friendly restaurant that serves up a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

WonderWorks Panama City Beach - Over 100 hands-on attractions that everyone will love.

Sailboat at sunset with dolphins and pelicans in front of it.

Panama City Beach Tours

Dolphin Cruises - Head out on the water looking for Bottlenose dolphins and other marine wildlife on these great tours. Book tours HERE

Shell Island Tours - One of the most popular adventures in PCB! Head out to Shell Island and enjoy this tropical island. Book tours HERE

Helicopter Tours - Check out the crystal blue water, attractions and beach from the air on a great helicopter tour. Book tours HERE

Deep Sea Fishing Charters - Enjoy some of the world's best fishing! Book tours HERE

Sunset Cruises - One of our favorite things to do in PCB is enjoy a sunset cruise. The sunsets over the water are truly amazing. Book tours HERE

Click HERE to see all of the top rated tours and activities in Panama City Beach.

Looking down on a heated pool, pool umbrellas, lazy river, and beach access along the Gulf of Mexico

Panama City Beach Lodging

If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have stayed at each of these lodging options:

Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort - Book your Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort stay here.

Use code GCJ for a discount on stays with a minimum of 3 nights for Surf Bungalows and 4 nights for Resort Cottages.

Springhill Suites Panama City Beach Beachfront: Enjoy epic views of the Gulf of Mexico, an unbelievable pool with a lazy river, and easy beach access.

Marriotts Legends Edge at Bay Point: Stay in a gorgeous two-bedroom condo with a full kitchen, living room, and two bathrooms.

Townplace Suites Pier Park - Great hotel with kitchens, and living space to enjoy on your trip.

The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.

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