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Panama City Beach Tips, Guides and Local Stories

Local guides, beach day tips and honest advice from the family who owns Seashell Palace and Seashell Palace 2. Whether you are planning a long weekend, a family vacation or a reunion with both houses booked, this is everything we would tell a friend before they came down.

Bright open living room with ocean view through folding doors
Check-in, pool heat, pets, and deposits — the real answers to what guests ask us most before their stay..
Suitcase by a warm-colored front door on arrival day
Booking direct means no service fee on top of your stay, and a real person on the phone if.
Flat lay of hat, sunglasses, sandals, and beach towel
Flights, drive times, and what to actually pack for Panama City Beach — the practical stuff, not the fluff..
Cozy backyard pool deck with adirondack chairs and palm trees
Combine Seashell Palace and Seashell Palace 2 into Seashell Kingdom — two pools, two kitchens, and room for 22..
Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico from the beach
Spring break, summer heat, or a quiet fall week — here's what each season actually feels like in Panama.
Sunlit palm-lined promenade at Pier Park, Panama City Beach
From state parks to arcades, here's what's worth your time in Panama City Beach when you look up from.