With access to the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, the North Pacific Ocean and the Panama Canal, water remains a vital part of Panama City. Its 27 miles of coastline offer ample sites for fishing, swimming, boating, diving and snorkeling.
Panama City has earned the reputation as one of the premier diving locations in the south. There are 50 artificial reefs and several sunken ships teeming with marine life including small corals, colorful sponges, mantas, crustacean of all kinds, and seemingly endless schools of baitfish. Natural reefs, three to eight feet high, stand no more than 110 feet offshore offering the perfect spot to view native fish and other sea creatures.
Some of the most popular attractions around Panama City beach and the Emerald Coast include: Big Kahuna’s Lost Paradise Water Park, Emerald Coast Science Center, Fudpucker’s Gator Beach, Gulf World Marine Park, Shipwreck Island Water Park, and ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Park.
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