Travel tips, local events, and insider guides for Panama City Beach from Ocean Villa Condos.https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/en-ushttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/panama-city-beach-florida-sandjam-fest/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/panama-city-beach-florida-sandjam-fest/The inaugural adult-alternative rock music festival in beautiful Panama City Beach, FL! The stages are being set on the beautiful sugar white sands; giving the most stunning backdrop to a Spring…Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTFestivalsOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/bookdirect/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/bookdirect/#BOOKDIRECT There ARE options when booking vacation homes other than the online travel agencies that charge as much as 23% in fees. Travelers can save that 23% simply by #BOOKING DIRECT. Many…Wed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTBookingOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/pirate-cruise-panama-city-beach-style/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/pirate-cruise-panama-city-beach-style/Arrrrrrrrhhhhh!! Sail the Seven Seas as a Pirate while in Panama City Beach!! Have you ever met a kid who didn’t love pirates? I haven’t!! Next time you’re in Panama City Beach, become the World’s…Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/mardi-gras-panama-city-beach-style/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/mardi-gras-panama-city-beach-style/I’m from Louisiana. No great beaches here, but we do have our festivals… and Mardi Gras is one of the best!! What?!?! You’ve never experienced any part of Mardi Gras? It’s time you did!! Mardi Gras…Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTFestivalsOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/time-plan-summer-vacation/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/time-plan-summer-vacation/Planning that summer vacation isn’t what it used to be!! After 30 + years in the rental industry as an owner/manager and really getting to know what our guests have come to expect in a rental…Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTPlanningOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/680-2/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/680-2/Top 5 Things to do in Panama City Beach When It’s Raining So, you’re on vacation at the beach and it’s raining!! You guess it’s a wash and you’ll just have stay in the condo and sleep. Not so fast!!…Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/panama-city-beach-seabreeze-jazz-festival/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/panama-city-beach-seabreeze-jazz-festival/SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL Panama City Beach, FL April 20 – 24, 2016 Smooth jazz…that’s what Panama City Beach’s Seabreeze Jazz Festival is all about! The epitome of “The Good Life”, smooth jazz is laid…Fri, 25 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTFestivalsOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/history/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/history/Panama City Beach is an area rich in history. Before it was settled as a community in the 1800s, the area was home to many native Americans. Panama City Beach was created in 1953 and the City of…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/amusements/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/amusements/Not one but two giant mazes, a stingray petting pool, a four-story science puzzle paradise – just a fraction of attractions for kids in Panama City Beach! Fall in love with fun at Coconut Creek,…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/golf/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/golf/With 5 championship golf courses (including the only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida), 320 days of sunshine a year, and an average temperature of 74 degrees, it’s no wonder that Golf…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/state-parks/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/state-parks/There’s always something for the nature lover to do in Panama City Beach, so whether you’re spending the day at St. Andrews State Park, or jumping on a sailboat to explore the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/shell-island/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/shell-island/From the park, you can also take a ferry trip to Shell Island, a pristine barrier island just across from the mainland. This 700-acre island is a peaceful spot for sunning or collecting shells. On…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/water-activities/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/water-activities/If you love water sports, the big question here isn’t what to do, it’s how to fit it all in. At Panama City Beach, water sports aren’t just something to do, they’re a way of life. All the equipment,…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/fishingcharters/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/fishingcharters/Panama City Beach is famous for fishing of all kinds – especially deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. But serious anglers also catch plenty of fish from the piers along the beach and St. Andrew…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/shopping/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/shopping/Pier Park Panama City Beach is a 900,000+ square foot Florida outdoor shopping center and entertainment hub located in the heart of this beachside city. Located between Back Beach Road and Front…Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/learn-the-lingo/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/learn-the-lingo/“Back Beach Road” = Highway 98 = Panama City Beach Parkway “Middle Beach Road” = Hutchinson BoulevardTue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/beaches/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/beaches/Panama City Beach has 27-miles of beautiful beaches to choose from, and you’ll find a different experience at each stop along the way. Explore as much of Panama City Beach as you can! If you love…Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villahttps://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/kid-fun-at-the-beach/https://www.oceanvillacondo.com/blog/kid-fun-at-the-beach/Florida and the beach is the place for children of all ages. Here are some things to do while you are exploring our beautiful beaches. Sea shell collecting is a fun thing to doTue, 16 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTThings to DoOcean Villa