Top Things to do in Florida Panhandle
Top Hotels in Florida Panhandle
- 1. Best Western Crossroads Inn
- 2. Hotel Effie Sandestin
- 3. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
- 4. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
- 5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Panama City Beach - Beachfront An IHG Hotel
- 6. Holiday Inn Resort - Panama City Beach
- 7. Hibiscus Coffee and Guesthouse
- 8. The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
- 9. The Henderson Beach Resort
- 10. Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront
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10 State Parks in Florida Panhandle That You Shouldn't Miss
The Florida Panhandle is known for its quaint beach towns and interesting attractions, many of which are money-saving and family friendly. Come to the Florida Panhandle and relax on glorious beaches, shop to your heart’s content and dance the night away. Santa Rosa Island is great for kids and offers a wide array of both beach-based and water-based activities. Families will enjoy a day away to tour the 150-year-old Pensacola Lighthouse. The Florida Panhandle offers exciting nightlife. Panama City, Destin and Pensacola all have numerous bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes. Panama City is home to Club La Vela, the largest nightclub in the U.S. The Florida Panhandle is a shopaholic’s dream. It offers specialty stores, antique stores and shopping malls. For those renting a home or condo, a trip to Joe Patti’s seafood market in Pensacola is a must. The market specializes in fine wine and cheese, and beautifully presented handmade chocolates to take home to friends and relatives as gifts. Mon Père et Moi in Tallahassee is also worth a visit.
Restaurants in Florida Panhandle
1. St. Andrews State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,262 reviews
Reviewed By O2486MWelizabethh
We love St. Andrews, the pier provides great fishing and is spacious, the jetties have great snorkeling opportunities and help create the kiddie pool which is my favorite part of the park! Calm, clear water tucked behind the jetties, the water stays nice and shallow allowing everyone, even the younger kids, the chance to enjoy the Gulf. We also enjoy standing on the alligator lake watching the gators drift through their swamp.
2. Topsail Beach State Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 458 reviews
With three miles of beach, this state beach appeals to nature lovers.
Reviewed By 593toddc - Kansas City, United States
A wonderful hidden gem in 30A! If you like parks and the beach, you will love Topsail. There is an underwater sculpture just off the beach!
3. Blackwater River State Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Home to one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the world, this 200,000-acre park offers canoeing, camping and nature trails.
Reviewed By SarahMiller73 - Georgiana, United States
We parked in a lot for $4 and used a nearby company to take us up the river. We floated back down on tubes. The river and it’s beaches are beautiful. Back at the parking area the restrooms are clean and useful. It’s a great place to spend the day!
4. Pine Log State Forest
5. Florida Caverns State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
This place is temporarily closed. A cave complete with rock formations and bats.
Reviewed By ToddAndJenB - Tallahassee, United States
Interesting history exhibit, cute little gift shop, and excellent, educational tour of the caverns. Brenda did a great job as our tour guide! For homeschoolers, I highly encourage you to get some information on caves before coming here (we downloaded the National Park System cave book for Junior Rangers) - having some knowledge beforehand really helps the information to click when you take the cave tour.
6. Saint George Island State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 764 reviews
This attraction covers nine miles of untouched beaches, dunes, bay forests and marshes.
Reviewed By mimi_x4_tammy - Port Saint Joe, United States
Beautiful park - facilities nice - good working order - must see when in the area - several stops for public beach access-also 2 large pavilion areas with covered picnic areas, showers/restrooms- the park is opposite the residential area of the island so is pretty private - lots of shells - birds.
7. Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 427 reviews
Reviewed By cnn73 - Jacksonville, United States
Beautiful camellias and majestic oaks abound in this old, established park! A lovely brick path meanders next to a stunning lake and leads to the old homestead that is open January till April. The reflecting pond is beautiful and is surrounded by grand, enormous camellia bushes. The gated garden with the fountain and sculptures is very picturesque reminiscent of a European garden. In addition, there are many hiking trails in the park. Very peaceful escape from hustle and bustle.
8. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 747 reviews
One of the top beaches in 1995.
Reviewed By P6749UNdennisc
Great State Park, the best beaches in Florida to me!!! Great fishing on the surf too!! Also great snorkeling in the bay, there is lots of things to discover at this park!!!
9. Blackwater River State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
This river, which runs from Alabama to Florida, is considered one of the purest sandbottom rivers in the world.
Reviewed By MrD305 - Miami Gardens, United States
The nature trails in this park are beautiful. Truly beautiful! ... We got a good workout on the trails while enjoying the fresh scent of the forest, the gorgeous ambience of the trees & vegetation, as well as a sense of peace that one can only receive through an appreciation of mother nature.
10. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Named for the Air Force Colonal who was instrumental in its creation, this 357-acre park offers many recreational opportunities and diverse plant communities.
Reviewed By dawn53105 - Burlington, United States
Stayed for 10 nights very quiet Bathroom was clean had a nice laundry area as well as a place to wash dishes. Cute little store inside Ranger Station. Friendly staff. Keep in mind this is a small campground so every site you puck will have traffic driving past. Our site was right on the corner where the trails were so it was quite busy.
