About Panama City

The City of Panama City is located in the Florida Panhandle on St. Andrews Bay, approximately 170 miles east of Mobile, Alabama, 95 miles east of Pensacola, Florida and 100 miles southwest of Tallahassee, Florida. St. Andrews Bay surrounds much of Panama City and provides a protected harbor for facilities at the growing Port of Panama City complex.

Climate

The Panama City area has a nearly ideal climate. The average annual temperature is 68.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer temperature is 89 degrees, and the average winter temperature is 64 degrees. Annual precipitation averages 57.86 inches. Prevailing winds are generally southerly in the summer and north/northwesterly in the winter.

Panama City's Marinas

The city-owned Panama City Marina and St. Andrews Marina, located on the Intracoastal Waterway, provide excellent docking service for vessels up to 130 feet. The city-owned Martin Theatre and the Center for the Arts provide a wide variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities for the citizens of Panama City and the surrounding area. The Panama City-Bay County area also has an abundant supply of fresh water. Panama City's qualitative attributes provide a highly attractive living environment compatible with a variety of tastes and lifestyles.

Cited most often are:

  • pleasant climate
  • attractive housing opportunities
  • fishing and water sports
  • arts and entertainment
  • a pleasing small-town environment for raising a family

Waterfront Access

Situated on water, visited from around the nation, Panama City has multiple ways to enjoy the Gulf. Public boat ramps exist at the St. Andrews Marina, Downtown Panama City Marina, Carl Gray Park, Snug Harbor Boat Ramp, and Bob George Park. Additionally, we have a handful of beautiful waterfront parks, including Adams Park, Asbell Park, Calhoun Beach Park, the Lake Huntington Clubhouse, Millville Waterfront Park, Oaks by the Bay Park, and Venetian Sunset Park.  

Arts and Entertainment  

Panama City is home to a thriving, ever-growing arts scene with a handful of local museums, vibrant live music, outdoor art installations, the Red Fish Film Festival, FLLUXE, and the Public Eye SOAR projection festival.  Located in the heart of Downtown is The Panama City Center for the Arts, along with the upcoming Martin Theatre, which holds visual and performing arts performances and exhibitions. 

Some of our local museums and galleries include the Science & Discovery Center of Northwest Florida, the Panama City Publishing Company Museum, Gallery of Art 850, the UnReal ARTists Gallery, Native Spirit Museum and Gallery, Bay County Historical Museum and Paul Brent Designer Inc. Panama City is also home to multiple arts collectives such as the Panama City Symphony Orchestra, Kaleidoscope Theatre, the Gulf Jazz Society, the Panama City Music Association, the Panama City Theatre Company, and the Panama City Ballet.  

Throughout the City, a Mural Trail composed of outdoor art made by locally and nationally acclaimed artists is located. Stretching from St. Andrews, Downtown, to Millville, the Trail has over 15 exhibits that reflect the City's welcoming southern charm and coastal lifestyle.  

Sports and Recreation 

Panama City is also home to numerous sports complexes and sports to support our active, family-friendly community. Bring your equipment and enjoy a day of recreation at our eight walking trails, 13 playgrounds, four tennis courts, four pickleball courts, eight baseball fields, six basketball courts, five softball fields, three football field, 20 multipurpose fields, seven volleyball courts, dog park, a frisbee golf course, skate park and an upcoming recreation center.