Labor Day at the Beach

Not ready to say goodbye to summer? Neither are we! Plan ahead and lock in a beach getaway for Labor Day weekend in Panama City Beach. Visitors and locals alike take the entire weekend to soak up the sun and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. Labor Day weekend is also packed with exciting area events that are perfect for enjoying the sunny summer weather. Stay at any of our top beachfront vacation rentals and choose from endless waterfront activities, events, and adventures to kick off the summer. Whether you want to relax on the beach or have an adventure-packed weekend, Panama City Beach has it all.

Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam

Ready for three days of country music on the coast? Join the seventh annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida!  From September 3-5, you can enjoy the most exciting acts in country and southern rock music today. In the morning, live it up at the beach, enjoying sublimely soft sand, crystal clear waters, and the best in outdoor recreation. Spend the afternoon jamming your heart out to the best country music. Dance away the cool nights with sounds as fresh as a sweet Gulf breeze.

Explore the Piers and Parks 

Take a trip to Pier Park, the main tourist attraction for shopping and entertainment with over a million visitors a year. This outdoor shopping mall consists of over 1.1 million square feet of specialty shops, retailers, restaurants, and more. Want to explore the outdoors? Take a walk or a bike ride through St. Andrew’s State Park and uncover the natural beauty of the area. You can enjoy the soft, white sand, admire the coastal dunes, or even camp overnight at the campgrounds. There are a mile and a half of pristine beaches to dig your toes in or relax in the sun. Learn more about ecotourism in Panama City Beach!

Beach Adventures

In search of adventure on the waters? Get a bird’s eye view and try parasailing in the Gulf. If you want to slow things down, try paddleboarding through the beautiful waters. And if you’re in need of a thrill, rent a jet ski or try booking an airboat tour. If you’re looking for something to do on your Panama City Beach vacation that involves making a splash in the Gulf, how about a wave runner dolphin tour? Zipping around on a Jet Ski with Adventures at Sea Dolphin Tours has got to be one of the most exciting ways to enjoy the water, and doing it with a guide is amazing because they know where to take you to maximize your chances of seeing these unbelievably adorable creatures! Either way, Panama City Beach offers all the excitement you crave. 

Book a Charter 

If you want to get out on the water, set up an excursion with Reel Commocean and enjoy a private boat charter. The Gulf Coast is amazing for fishing and your charter will provide you with the bait and tackle. Catch dinner for the crew or just head out and enjoy getting up close to dolphins and sea turtles.  

Beachfront Vacation Rentals 

Throw all your cares away and vacation in one of our Panama City Beach vacation rentals. One of the best reasons to book a vacation home is that it comes with all the luxuries of home: a full-size kitchen with all the bells and whistles, a washer and dryer, and so much more. 

We can't think of a better way to spend your Labor Day weekend than on one of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches! Whether you’re lounging on the sugar-white sands, or sailing the emerald waters, kick off Labor Day weekend in Panama City Beach. Browse our Panama City Beach resorts and select the ideal one for your family. We hope to see you soon! 

Published on Monday, July 12, 2021