PCB Classic is Born Again

What was a well kept secret for the last year isn’t so much a secret any more.  With a full book of reservations through June and July and over $1 million in renovations to boot, what was once old, is new again and it is not going unnoticed.  Regency Towers Condominiums in Panama City Beach has gone through a revival.

Picked up by local blogs (not just ours ), Regency Towers has gone through a remarkable transformation with not only new amenities but a rebirth of old ones as well.  With new paint everywhere paint could be seen, new carpet in all the walkways, repairs to all the exterior blemishes and a new roof, the structure is sound again and ready for great memories.  When you check-in, you’re greeted by an all new lobby decorated Tommy Bahama style fitted with comfy couches and wi-fi.  With a perfect view through the back lobby windows, you can dream of the days ahead of you as you stare into the Gulf of Mexico over the beach-side pool.

Now, at this point, I should note I have some partiality to Regency Towers Condominiums as I personally have spent plenty of play time there.  You see, each summer, we have family that comes down from Alabama to vacation, which usually prompts our own stay-cation.  A condo is a condo, and typical of these types of vacation spots is that you have all building, and no open space to run around.  At Regency Towers, not so.  This is one of the huge selling points to me.

The building is known to be called “staple-shaped”; picture a horse-shoe, with corners, with the open end facing away from the beach.  The idea when designing the building was to put the parking lot where the inside of the staple will be, along with the shadow.  The result is that not all condos have direct Gulf views, but at least the ones that have panoramic views aren’t looking across to another condo.

Back to open spaces.  Do you like throwing the football?  What about playing tag with your kids?  Frisbee anyone?  I’ll take all three, and Regency Towers will accommodate as well.  Perfectly situated on east side of the condominium building, on the front and on the side are wide open grass areas with  nothing to get in your way during your all out sprint escape from the person that’s “it”.  With BBQ grills against the building and pic-nic tables close by, family can watch you play.  Now, we’re not talking about just a little area here, we’re talking about enough free grassy space to “go-long”.  I love it.  Some places have water slides, others have full day-spas, Regency Towers has wide open grassy areas for you to invent your own amenities.

On the pool deck is the newly opened Snack Shack, serving chicken salad sandwiches, tuna dip, philly steak and cheese, popcorn shrimp and potato salad just to name a few.  Located between the two pools, you can also find frozen daiquiris, beer and all types of sodas and bottled water in the Snack Shack.  On the east end of the pools is a kiddie-pool that’s the perfect depth for your little ones.

Of course, if you fee like relaxing, you can hang in one of the swings looking out to the tranquil emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Are you old-school?  Check out your shuffleboard paddles and pucks from the front desk and head over to the new Gulf-front shuffleboard on the west side of the building.  Again, bring your pic-nic basket for some much needed family fun.  Recently built, the boards still have that “new-board” feel with crisp sliding action.  Of course, you can’t beat the sunsets over the water and the double tennis courts just a short glance away.

The parking lot is one of the few in Panama City Beach that is gated and secure, so if you’re down here for Thunder Beach or one of the many car shows, and security is a concern, fear not, because Regency Towers is here to keep you safe.  With a gated entrance and enough parking space to keep your trailer, this is the perfect place to stay during show season.

One last thing to mention is the new indoor spa right off the pool deck.  Commissioned to local pool professionals, Cox Pools, the tile-work is astounding and truly one-of-a-kind; pictures coming soon!