Written by Ellie Cominos
Last Updated:: October 7, 2009
I hate to do this – but I’m going to let you in on one of Panama City Beach’s biggest secrets, and my own personal favorite spot. Camp Helen State Park lies just 9 miles (ten minutes by car) from most areas of the beach, and in my opinion, is one of Florida’s finest parks. Untouched by commercialism, Camp Helen offers the visitor a rustic yet idyllic setting in which to escape the crowds and enjoy the great outdoors.
What’s the History of Camp Helen?
Prehistoric middens (trash heaps) and mounds have been found within the park, suggesting humans have been in the area for approximately 400 years. Camp Helen State Park was originally known as Inlet Beach to early European settlers and later to developers. The area around Phillips Inlet was initially developed for recreational opport...
Written by Ellie Cominos
Last Updated:: August 22, 2009
Almost everyone who either lives in Panama City Beach or has vacationed here is familiar with the Treasure Ship on Grand Lagoon. This full scale replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon – Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind, is a family-friendly Panama City Beach landmark and offers fantastic dining options for all budgets and tastes. At 200 feet in length, the Treasure Ship was built in 1978 and has been a much loved part of the Panama City Beach landscape ever since. Check out our guide to the three restaurants of the Treasure Ship, and be sure to stop by for sensational food, live entertainment and spectacular views!
Level One – Hook’s Grille & Grog. If you’re looking for a casual lunch or dinner complete with gorgeous waterfront views, this dockside eatery is hard to bea...
