Going out to see my friends in Huntsville Alabama, we decided to take a weekend road trip from Huntsville to Panama City Beach to do some Scuba Diving. Now, Scuba Diving in Panama City Beach in Florida is unique because it does not have any coral and is mainly shipwrecks. If you look at the shape of Florida it looks like a Pan, so the small thin portion at the top is often referred to as a panhandle.
Transportation : The Bay Town Trolley provides public bus transportation that makes stops at all the major shopping centers, hospitals, and beaches. The Southern Greyhound provides intercity transportation. Uber and Lyft and both available as well. The main hurricane season here is from June through November, with the heaviest rainfall occurring July and August.
While we were there the clouds seemed to move in mostly in the afternoons where the diving visibility went to shit. No, really that is the best thing to do besides Scuba Diving. They also have spearfishing, and as I said some insanely good restaurants which I will share a few classics later in the article. Insider Tips: There are no alligators in Panama City Beach, but they do have a lot of dolphins more on that later.
This area was hit really hard by Hurricane Michael in so they are still making repairs, but are slowly but surely recovering to its former glory. Alcohol Consumption: Previously known for being a party city, the vibe of the city has significantly changed and reminds me a lot of the cute Southern Africa beach towns. You can still consume alcohol every month of the year, except for March on the beaches.
The best wind for surf comes from the Northside, which is likely your best bet since the wind swells are a lot more common than the ground swells. If you go surfing just realize the best wave angle is going to be from the south southeast so plan accordingly.
