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Shipwreck Island Waterpark is without doubt one of my favorite and most frequently visited places on the beach. I am 100% sure that after you’ve been and taken the splashy ride down White Knuckle River you’ll be singing the same tune. Loaded with dynamic rides, food and drinks stops at every corner and a truly tropical feel, Shipwreck is about as much watery fun one can have in one place. Big palm trees and colorful landscaping cover the twenty-acre park, so as soon as you walk through the gates, you know you’ve come to a special place. Shipwreck has something for everyone. If you are adventurous, you’ll love Pirate’s Plunge. For the small kids there is a super-fun tadpole hole and children’s activity center. And if you’re like me and just want to ...

If you haven’t been to Pineapple Willy’s Pier Bar, get out of your wicker chair and get down there. A newly added extension to the Pineapple Willy’s restaurant, P. Willy’s Pier Bar is an awesome place for drinks, music, and sports and all around beach atmosphere. Giant big screen televisions wrap around the entire place, live blues bands play nearly every weekend, the food is amazing and the drinks…oh, man the drinks, are true beach perfection. Plain and simple, Pier Bar is one of Panama City Beach’s all-time good-time places . In fact, Pier Bar made our list of top 10 places to watch the game. If you’re in the mood for music, here is the Summer band schedule. Stop by, enjoy the music and we’ll see you there. APRIL 23-24-25    HARMONICA...

Within the prismatic Nautilus Station on Panama City Beach Parkway, East meets West in a fusion of delicious proportions. Quite possibly the best Sushi in town can be relished at Shan Kishi, PCB’s newest Japanese restaurant. Not very large in total space, seating around 60-70 people, Shan Kishi is intimate and charming, colored in calming brown shades and lots of wood. There is a very natural vibe in the spot and it just “feels” authentic. I mean, while dining, I actually would not be surprised to see the tables moved for an impromptu Tai Chi session. Priced comparably for a restaurant of that caliber, the sushi alone is worth the trip and the flavorful hibachi delights will keep you coming back. Appetizers: Cold starters include sushi or sashimi appetizers, pepper tuna tataki, baked...

As history comes alive again, the newest addition to Pier Park is a blast from the Miracle Strip past.  The original Herschell carousel that was born and lived its life in the now closed Miracle Strip Amusement Park is open in Pier Park and will be the mother of many more sweet memories in the years to come. Teddy Meeks, local photographer and dreamer had the idea a year ago when he first walked the magical streets of Pier Park in Panama City Beach.  “I knew there had to be something for the kids to do,” said Meeks.  The idea of a carousel was perfect for the colorful atmosphere. Meeks searched far and wide for the perfect carousel and was actually led all over the southeast to find the very carousel that rests in the festivities area of Pier Park today.  When he finally located t...