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A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

1. Comfort Inn & Suites Panama City Beach - Pier Park Area

3.8 km from Santa Monica

john

₹7,438 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham PCB Pier Park area

4.1 km from Santa Monica

Stephanie

₹6,359 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach.

3. Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Sunnyside, 1.5 km from Santa Monica

Jermin

₹6,109 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard tower.

4. Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Laguna Beach Estates, 0.4 km from Santa Monica

David

₹6,804 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'TownePlace Suites by Marriott'.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach Pier Park

7.6 km from Santa Monica

SERGE

₹8,993 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a central water feature surrounded by planters, large windows offering views of the sea, and a modern architectural design.

6. Hyatt Place Panama City Beach

8.1 km from Santa Monica

Carol

₹9,920 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach view from a balcony with a clear sky, sandy beach, and ocean.

7. Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

4.9 km from Santa Monica

Patricia

₹8,042 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink, and dishwasher.

8. Candlewood Suites Panama City Beach Pier by IHG

6 km from Santa Monica

Bryan

₹7,481 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with balconies, beach umbrellas, and sun loungers.

9. Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

5.5 km from Santa Monica

Paula

₹5,372 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A modern hotel with a prominent neon sign, large columns, and a well-lit entrance.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Pier Park Area

10.7 km from Santa Monica

Bernard

₹9,114 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A covered outdoor area with seating and a view of the ocean.

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort

7.6 km from Santa Monica

Melissa

₹13,219 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas, a lifeguard tower, and the ocean in the background.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

8.4 km from Santa Monica

Joseph

₹9,640 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a view of the city.

13. Residence Inn Panama City Beach Pier Park

7.2 km from Santa Monica

Richelle

₹10,794 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A resort with a pool, sun loungers, and umbrellas.

14. The Pearl Hotel

Rosemary Beach, 7.7 km from Santa Monica

douglass

₹55,232 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, a brick barbecue area, and a view of the ocean.

15. Osprey on the Gulf

8 km from Santa Monica

Imelda

₹14,694 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A resort pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach view, and a pier in the background.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach Beachfront

12.4 km from Santa Monica

Tonette

₹9,465 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a row of umbrellas.

17. Splash Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

3.6 km from Santa Monica

Steve

₹49,854 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A beachfront hotel with multiple floors, a pool, and beach umbrellas.

18. The Driftwood Lodge

7.9 km from Santa Monica

Stacy

₹13,431 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by rocky formations.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Panama City Beach/Beachfront Resort

12 km from Santa Monica

Aaron

₹9,229 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

20. Beachcomber Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

6.1 km from Santa Monica

Marcus

₹6,026 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Monica like for travellers who love the beach?

Book a great place to stay in Santa Monica, which has a lot to offer the traveller planning a beach getaway.

What is there to see and do around Santa Monica?

After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach for some quality time by the water. Make time for a range of local attractions, which include Pier Park and Carillon Beach. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Camp Helen State Park or Russell-Fields Pier.

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