Our Beachview Villa is located in the middle of the Panama City Beach area. There are many attractions within walking distance or within a short drive. The Shoppes at Edgewater are located directly across the street from the resort. There are many restaurants and family activities here such as bowling, arcade, roller skating, mini golf, scooter and golf cart rentals. Restaurants include Montego Bay, Firefly, Los Rancheros, Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar, Roys Original Chili Dogs, Sweet Basils and Subway. There is also Centennial Bank and Enterprise Rent-a-Car. My family and I find this complex is very convenient after a long day at the beach. If you like to fish, bring your rods and tackle. Our villa is within walking distance of one of the piers in PCB. I am not much of a fisherman, but I do enjoy taking the kids here to see the fish and other aquatic wildlife. My daughter and I saw a sea turtle come up to the surface. If you feel like venturing out, jump in the car and head west on Front Beach Road and you will find many beachfront restaurants. A few popular spots are Sharky's and Harpoon Harry's. Both are right on the beach and offer great seafood and tropical drinks. Continue west and you will find Shuckums Oyster Bar. This is one of our favorite places to eat and hang out. Shuckums is family-owned and has been around since the 70's. My wife and I have met the owners and family. They are all good people. You can dine inside or outside and they also have an open air bar with family friendly karaoke every night. If you've gone this far west you might as well continue to Pier Park. This is one of PCB's biggest attractions. I can't say enough about this place. You have to see it for yourself! There are too many shops and restaurants to name them all, but I will touch on a few of our favorites. My wife and I like to order an appetizer, a cold drink and sit outside on a sunny day at Margaritaville. There is a great view of the Gulf and pier from the patio. As far as nightlife is concerned, we like Tootsie's Orchid Lounge. It is a spin-off of the famous Tootsie's in Nashville, TN. Tootsie's features live music almost all day, acoustic solo acts in the afternoon, a house band in the early evening and the headliner closes the show. We have always had a great time there. If you decide to get out on the town, don't drink and drive. Call Beach Boys Shuttle at (850) 238-5407 and they will be glad to take you to and from your destination. Heading east on Front Beach Road you will find many more must-see attractions. Ripley's Believe It Or Not, a museum of oddities, features a 7D moving theater! Right across the street, is Wonderworks, a science museum in an upside down building! There are also many great restaurants and bars. Pineapple Willy's is a popular tourist spot, as well as Spinnaker's, a restaurant/bar. Club La Vela is a very large nightclub that features live music and an outside deck. There is a Wal-Mart Supercenter just 2 miles east of Edgewater. There is also a Publix grocery store about 2 miles to the north. Other attractions for families include Gulf World, an aquatic zoo; Zoo World, has many animals and live shows; Shipwreck Island, a water park; and Shell Island, which offers tours and kayak and pontoon rentals. My family and I have never had a problem finding fun things to do in Panama City Beach. It offers a little bit for everyone. Whether you are a family with kids or not. You will be sure to have a great time!