Open Sands Travel Guide
Panama City Beach
Popular places to visit
Alys Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Alys Beach, a popular beach in Panama City Beach. Stroll along the beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
Pier Park
Shop for bargains, have hair-raising fun on thrill rides and enjoy fine dining at this seaside shopping and entertainment hub.
Rosemary Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rosemary Beach during your trip to Panama City Beach? Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the cycling trails.
Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
Frank Brown Park
Indoor and outdoor facilities in this Florida park offer fun for kids, sports teams, individual athletes, groups and even the family dog.
Top hotels in Open Sands
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Clean and quite with great view of the beach.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
The view was wonderful. The hotel was NOT. This place needs some serious attention. Our backdoor wouldn’t shut. The AC cover fell off when I moved the little plastic table outside- because the table was holding it up. The flooring is coming apart. The lamp in the living room kept flickering. The ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
Need better
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
The room was clean and comfortable. The view was fabulous. us. It is far enough out of the way not to have a ton of traffic, but close enough to the things I wanted to do to be convenient. My only concern was paying extra for parking. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Clean, easy access for shopping and restaurants, friendly staff, beautiful oceanview front.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Bikini Beach Resort
Room clean with balcony and very well stocked with towels and toiletries. The 2nd day the evaluator broke causing us to traverse 5 flights of stairs. They did discount our 2nd days stay
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Open Sands
Bid-a-wee Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Bid-a-wee Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pier Park and Panama City Beaches.
Bahama Beach
Bahama Beach might not have many top sights, but Panama City Beaches and Holiday Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
El Centro Beach
Though El Centro Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pier Park and Museum of Man in the Sea.
Long Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Ripley's Believe It or Not and Golf Course at Edgewater.
Miramar Beach
Though Miramar Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Museum of Man in the Sea and Pier Park.
Laguna Beach
Beaches and golf courses are some things travellers note about Laguna Beach. Check out Museum of Man in the Sea or Pier Park while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
