5 Reasons to Spend Christmas in Panama City Beach

Come enjoy this Christmas in Panama City Beach! During the winter months, you can still enjoy everything you do in the summer. You can still hit the beach, explore the outdoors, and shop and dine to your heart’s content. With all the advantages of booking during the winter, you don’t want to wait too long to book your perfect rental and dates!

1. Enjoy the Weather

You can look for beautiful weather this fall and winter in the Florida panhandle. The temperatures start dropping off, bringing us cooler nights, less humidity but surprisingly warm waters. This makes for the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beaches and the outdoors without getting overheated. The cooler weather also makes for great outdoor dining and drinking outdoors, too. Relax at one of Panama City Beach’s many great beachside restaurants and bars, check out a live show, or sip a cocktail aboard a dolphin cruise as the sun sets beyond the horizon.

2. Take Advantage of Lower Rates

With the summer crowds dissipating, kids going back to school, and the weather cooling down, this is the perfect time to grab a vacation at a lower cost. If you’re looking to get the biggest bang for your buck, plan an off-season vacation and take advantage of the lower prices, cooler weather, and smaller crowds. Want to see just how great the savings are? Just take a look at our Panama City Beach resorts selection!

3. Prime Fishing Conditions

Fishing in Panama City Beach during the fall and winter months means fewer crowds and seasonal fish migration patterns. Many types of fish, including flounder, redfish, and trout migrate from the cooler ocean into the warmer Saint Andrew Bay. This makes for prime fishing conditions if you have the knowledge and skill to find them.

4. Get Cozy Beside a Beach Bonfire

With the humidity and temperature dropping, this is the perfect time is cozy up beside your own personal bonfire on the beach. Endless Beach Rentals has multiple locations along the beaches where they can set up a bonfire for you, whether you have a small group or a big extended family. You can even opt for a package that provides the chairs, food, and speakers. Light Me Up Beach Bonfires and Beach Rentals Panama City Beach also offer convenient bonfire setups that include everything you need for an unforgettable evening with your family and friends.

5. Explore the Local Festivals and Events

On Saturday, Nov 19th you can enjoy the exciting acts in music and taste your way around the festival where Several bars and restaurants will compete for the title of “Best Bloody Mary in the Grand Lagoon.” Want to create new holiday traditions this year in Panama City Beach? You can't miss Beach Home for the Holidays Nov 25th-26th, where Aaron Bessant Park serves as the site of carol-themed concerts, S'mores, an appearance by Santa and activities for the kids. 

Perfect Time to Vacation

The best Christmases are those that bring joy and perhaps a little sunshine into your life. Why not shake things up this holiday season and enjoy your favorite holiday on the beach? Whether you enjoy relaxing or being busy and taking in the sights, you can’t go wrong in Panama City. If you like the beaches, why not book a Panama City Beach condo right on the beach? Emerald View Resorts has everything you need to make your vacation perfect.

Published on Monday, October 17, 2022