Beaches Near Panama City Beach, Florida
6 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings
Panama City Beach is one of the Gulf Coast's most popular destinations, known for its emerald-green water and sugar-white sand. The beach stretches 27 miles along the Panhandle, with St. Andrews State Park on the east end and Camp Helen State Park to the west.
All Beaches by Distance from Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach
Bay County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15
0 mi
8 CFU
St. Andrews State Park
Bay County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15
5 mi
10 CFU
Shell Island
Bay County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15
10 mi
9 CFU
Casino Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15
80 mi
14 CFU
Pensacola Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15
80 mi
16 CFU
Perdido Key Beach
Escambia County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15
97 mi
16 CFU
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Water Quality Near Panama City Beach
All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.
Distance shown is straight-line distance from Panama City Beach. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.
Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.