Panama City Beach, Florida: Beachgoers and Gulf of Mexico

Beachgoers walk, swim, and sunbathe along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline at Panama City Beach, Florida. Located on the Florida Panhandle, Panama City Beach developed into a major resort destination during the mid-20th century as highway access and beachfront construction expanded tourism along the Gulf Coast. The city is known for its broad white-sand beaches and seasonal visitor economy centered on lodging, dining, boating, and other water-based recreation.

Photo taken in February 2011.