A girl's getaway to the beach offers you and your besties a perfect escape from everyday stresses. The combination of sun, sand, and sea provides the ideal setting for fun activities, meaningful conversations, and plenty of rejuvenation. Panama City Beach is the ideal spot to plan your girl's getaway. The sparkling emerald waters and champagne shore create a beautiful backdrop for you and your friends to make new fabulous memories. With so much to explore and enjoy, you’ll love every second you spend together here.
When is the Best Time to Visit Panama City Beach?
The climate is temperate year-round in Panama City Beach, but we recommend booking in late summer or early fall. You’ll get lower rates during this time of year with fewer crowds, but with all the same great restaurants and shopping, not to mention the beautiful white sand beaches. The warm sunny weather can still be experienced late into the fall as well, so pack your swim suits.
Our Vacation Planning Team is at Your Service
Do your friends need privacy or would they prefer a communal living space where you are together for everything? Panhandle Getaways has a full team of local reservations specialists that can help you plan your group trip. From a private beach home to a three-bedroom beachfront condo, we can walk you through some great selections to suit everyone in your crew.
Where are the Best Places for Your Group to Stay?
You may be driving in or planning to fly, but there are great accommodations that will ensure your trip is a blast. If you are flying, you may want to stay on the west end of the beach which is mostly within walking distance to Pier Park shopping and restaurants.
You can choose from several beachfront condos located on the west end of PCB, such as Calypso Towers, with a variety of amenities steps from your door. Accommodations include heated pools, hot tubs, tiki bars, and restaurants onsite. The three-bedroom options sleep up to ten people with amazing views every hour of the day. Calypso Towers is also the closest resort to Pier Park, so walking there is super convenient.
Another great option is booking a private beach house with gulf views or a private pool. Private beach homes are a popular choice for friends to share a space and welcome every day and night together. Ladies can pool their resources to afford a piece of paradise of their very own for their perfect girls' getaway. And if you don’t feel like going out to eat for every meal, our kitchens are all stocked with most everything you’ll need to prepare your own meals, so you can dine in at will. We have included a selection of rentals on the west end of the beach that are ideal for groups, large or small.
Dreams Come True is a four-bedroom home (sleeps 11) that sits on a lake and is just across the street from the beach. The small community has a pool, and the beautifully decorated townhome has multiple living areas with two kitchens and a game room on the top floor.
Beachside West 7 is a beachfront townhome that guests love! With three bedrooms, it sleeps 11 and has walk-out beach access and amazing views of the beach sunrises and sunsets from its private balcony.
Glory Daze is a popular home for groups with four bedrooms and accommodations for 14 guests. It’s just across from the beach, has a pool and large balconies for all to enjoy.
Whale Rested is a luxury beachfront home with a private splash pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Five bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, this home sleeps 12 and is an ideal place for your ultimate girls getaway weekend.
Arrive with a Stocked Fridge from CondoCierge
Treat your group to the ultimate pampering and have everything set up for you ahead of time! CondoCierge will take your shopping list and put it all in your rental before you arrive. They have many other pre-arrival services that can make your vacation the best. They offer pre-arrival grocery delivery and set up, beach gear, coolers, and even baby gear. If you arrive by plane, they offer airport transportation as well. Check them out at condocierge.com
If You Plan It, They will Come!
We have put together a sample itinerary to help you plan the perfect girls' getaway. You will find everything you need for a fun-filled weekend with your favorite friends to share a wonderful time. As with any itinerary, you can personalize your schedule to your group's desires or go with the flow and decide what your group feels best suited for.
Sample Itinerary: Day One
Lunch at a Beachfront Restaurant
When you arrive, head straight for food and drink where you can see the views! Your group can dine on one of the beachfront patios at Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant, Schooners, or Runaway Island Your crew will love the gulf breezes, a delicious meal, a refreshing tropical drink, and great conversation.
Spend Time at the Beach or Pool
Everyone can enjoy a relaxing day soaking up the sun on the white sand beach and crystal waters or poolside on a beautiful day. Many condos offer beach services that include chairs and an umbrella for convenience. You can also opt for jet ski rentals, parasailing, and paddle board rentals on the water. So whether you decide to relax together and enjoy the day or have a little adventure, you are sure to enjoy your time in the sun and by the water.
Take a Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Sunset dolphin cruises offer a great experience to get your group together for a chartered boat ride into the gulf to explore and see dolphins. You can catch the most beautiful sunsets as you watch everyone's favorite sea mammals play behind your boat. The cruises offer snacks and beverages to enjoy your experience. Seascreamer and Island Time Sailing are great options for sunset dolphin cruises. Your stay with Panhandle Getaways includes one free adult cruise admission every day of your stay through Xplorie and Island Time.
Itinerary: Day Two
Go Exploring
You can take the short trip to Saint Andrews State Park and explore the wildlife, walking trails, and pristine nature of the coastal area. You can rent paddle boards or take a ferry to Shell Island. Your group may enjoy a visit to ZooWorld or Gulf World Marine Park. For the adventurous, there are even helicopter tours and jetski tours to Shell Island. For more outdoor adventures, check out a few of the best outdoor adventures in Panama City Beach.
Visit a Local Winery
Duplin Winery is the largest winery in Panama City Beach and full of southern charm. Completed in 2022, the winery sits lakefront and offers wine tastings from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. During tastings, you'll sample 10 wines while one of the tasting guides shares notes about the flavors and history of each wine. Duplin Winery offers wine flights, wine and cheese flights, wine by the glass or purchase a bottle of wine to take home with you. The lakefront patio has a cornhole setup, live music is often playing and the sweet shop is stocked with their famous cheesecake.
Shop for the Best Beach Styles and More
Pier Park is a prime destination for shopping just steps from the beach and the City Pier. Pier Park offers a variety of shopping for coastal fashion with over 100 stores. Visitors can stroll the outdoor shopping center for clothing, shoes, housewares, jewelry, and more in trendy boutiques and larger anchor stores. There are plenty of restaurants to enjoy during your shopping time, and there is also an Imax movie theater to catch the newest movies. You can enjoy great views on the PCB Skywheel during the day or enjoy the colorful wheel illuminated at night.
Enjoy a Great Meal and Some Fine Dining
What’s a girls trip without a night out to enjoy great food and company? Your crew can get dressed up in their finest evening attire and enjoy a night of exquisite culinary delights and specialty drinks. Firefly is a top-rated dining experience like no other on the beach, be sure to request reservations. Other fabulous fine dining choices include Saltwater Grill, Bella Roma Tuscan Grill, and The Grand Marlin.
Itinerary: Day Three
Plan a Breakfast or Brunch Together
Getting all the ladies together for a delicious meal is a must-do in Panama City Beach. No matter if you're looking for something savory or sweet in the morning, this is a great way to start your day. Pick the best spot for your group by checking out some of the best places for breakfast and brunch in PCB.
Relax with a Spa Day
A girl's getaway would not be complete without some time to pamper yourself. Pier Park offers two nail services: Nails So Happy and Ocean Nail Spa to enjoy the perfect pedicure and more. Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa and Massage Envy are both conveniently located in Pier Park as well for a relaxing massage. So, you can get the ladies together and book your favorite spa services.
Have a Beach Bonfire for a Night Under the Stars
A highly recommended activity for a girl's getaway is enjoying a beach bonfire. You and your group can sit back and relax while a service provides chairs, a bonfire directly on the beach, a burn permit, cleanup, and most even provide s'mores. What better way to enjoy the evening than under the stars, waves crashing in as you laugh with the ladies, beside a cozy evening bonfire? Check out local services such as Light Up the Night or Light Me Up Beach Bonfires.
Start Planning Your Girls Getaway to Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach offers the perfect location for an amazing getaway with your best girl friends. Spending time with your favorite ladies helps rejuvenate all of you, and you'll make memories that will last a lifetime. With so much to experience, there is something for everyone in your group, and Panhandle Getaways is happy to be your host for the big event.