Open Sands Travel Guide
Panama City Beach
Popular places to visit
Alys Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Alys Beach during your trip to 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.
Panama City Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Panama City Beaches during your trip to Panama City Beach?
Rosemary Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Rosemary Beach during your trip to Panama City Beach? Stroll along the beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the cycling trails.
St. Andrews State Park
Spend some time in a Florida state park that excites with its rugged coastal landscapes, undersea adventures and gorgeous beaches.
Carillon Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carillon Beach during your travels in West Panama City Beach? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Open Sands
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort
Beach View
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront
The view was perfect! Unfortunately our flight was cancelled on the way there, so we missed our first night. When I called to see if we could get a refund for that night, they said no because I booked thru hotels.com, and NOT the hotel directly! So we paid a full night along with all the fees for ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
The only problem I had was the sink didn’t drain
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
Ocean view but the first room we were in was dirty and hair in the tub, tried to call front desk but phone wasn't working, no tv remote, no luggage rack, the door to balcony wouldn't latch due to painters tape. Elevator smelled like an outhouse and had plywood walls. The next room was missing the ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Boardwalk Beach Hotel
The room was ok. The pictures definitely hide how run down the property is. We got a room with bunk beds and the mattress on the bottom bunk was super thin. Luckily our son took one for the team and slept there. They also boast about 2 restaurants, but one was closed the entire time we were there. ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach
Check in wax smooth try to get a shower no hot water ice cold.asked for towels the 2nd day was told they was out never seen roo service.hot ub wax hot but brown foam around it bread in it cigarette butts in pool
Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Panama City Beaches and Holiday Golf Club.
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 Museum of Man in the Sea and Emerald Coast Mirror Maze.
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 Rockit Lanes.
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.
Bel Air
While visiting Bel Air, you might make a stop by sights like Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches.
