Panama City Beach, Florida, in the state's panhandle region, has 27 miles of white sand beaches and emerald-green water on the Gulf of Mexico. The popular tourist destination has several hotels that permit guests to keep pets in their rooms. The city also has at least three parks where dogs are permitted: Frank Brown Park, the modern Pier Park and Aaron Bessant Park.
The Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort allows pets for a fee of $10 a day. There are no restrictions on the size of the pet. The resort, located on the beach, has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a playground and programs for children, and miniature golf. Accommodations include standard rooms, rooms with kitchens, suites with kitchens, condos and beach houses. Rooms have wireless Internet access, flat-panel TVs, refrigerators and microwaves. The resort has a bar and restaurant. Rates ranged from $59 to $159 a night in September 2010.
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
17403 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
800-488-8828
sandpiperbeacon.com
La Quinta Inn and Suites Panama City Beach allows dogs up to 50 lbs. and cats in guest rooms. There is no fee for pets. The inn is about a mile from the water in Panama City Beach's shopping and dining district. It has three stories and 86 guest rooms. Amenities include an outdoor heated pool, business center, fitness room and free continental breakfast. Rooms have wireless Internet access, cable TV, microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel is within two miles of Ocean Opry Auditorium, Emerald Falls Family Amusements and St. Andrews State Park. Rates ranged from $129 to $169 a night in September 2010.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Panama City Beach
7115 Coastal Palms Blvd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-3133
laquintapcb.com
The Sleep Inn allows up to two pets per room for a fee of $10 per pet. There are no restrictions on size. The hotel is close to pet-friendly Frank Brown Park and area beaches. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center and business center. Rooms have wireless Internet access, flat-screen TVs, microwaves and refrigerators. Zoo World, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and Cobra Adventure Park are within walking distance. Rates ranged from $79 to $89 a night in September 2010.
Sleep Inn and Suites Panama City Beach
9201 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-249-2501
sleepinn.com
