Rick Seltzer Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, is a fantastic public beach. The sunset views are amazing, the white sand beach so soft, and the views incredible.
Rick Seltzer Park
This gorgeous Panama City Beach park includes 170 feet of Gulf front dune system preservation and beautiful white sand beaches.
Rick Seltzer Park offers easy beach access via a ramp. The facilities include a covered gazebo, restrooms, and outdoor showers.
Kids will love being able to build sand castles. Parents will love the amenities, including bathrooms.
Locals and visitors can enjoy this gorgeous Panama City Beach Park.
Make sure to come prepared for the hot Florida Gulf Coast sunshine! Beach essentials, including sunscreen, hats, towels, sun shelter, and water.
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Why you will love Richard Seltzer Park
- Easy access to a gorgeous white sand beach
- Bathrooms on site with outdoor showers
- Family-friendly
- Lifeguards on the beach
- Epic sunset views
- Watch dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico
- Kids will love making sand castles
- Open to visitors and locals
- Great beach wedding location
Things to know when planning a visit to Rick Seltzer Park Panama City Beach
Address - 7419 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Hours - Open 24 hours a day
Accessibility - There is a great boardwalk ramp that leads towards the beach. Once you reach the beach there is no accessibility mats to move across the sand.
Plus Size Seating - There are benches at the top of the boardwalk
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual, beach day, don't forget the sunscreen.
Pets - Dogs and pets are not allowed on the beach
Parking - There is a great paved parking lot next to the main entrance to the park. This is a great free parking beach with plenty of parking spaces.
Restrooms -There are nice restrooms in the entrance building as you walk towards the beach park. They were really clean when we visited last time.
Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Gypsea Crepes - just down the road is one of our favorite PCB breakfast restaurants.
Jesse's Place - Delicious comfort food breakfast and lunch restaurant
MB Miller Pier - Enjoy gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico as you walk along the pier.
Panama City Beach Winery - Taste delicious fruit wines that will surprise you.
Pier Park - Fun entertainment, shopping, and restaurant district with the PCB SkyWheel, theater, and many fun things to do.
Ripley's Believe it or Not! Odditorium - Enjoy fun, unique exhibits and interactive displays.
Longboards Restaurant - Enjoy a surf-themed restaurant with gigantic burgers.
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
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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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