5 things to do if it rains during Spring Break in Panama City Beach

by: Corum Byers

Posted: Mar 17, 2023 / 01:48 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 17, 2023 / 02:00 PM CDT

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Sugar white sand, emerald-colored ocean water, and the blazing sun is everything you look forward to when you choose to drop by the World's Most Beautiful Beaches…until it takes a turn for the worst.

Don't fret! We have a few options to salvage your day should the weather take a turn for the worst!

Panama City Beach Winery is located at the corner of the St. Thomas Square shopping area on Joan Avenue and Thomas Drive. They host a wide selection of premium 100% real fruit wines without additional sugars or added flavoring.

Unsure if what they claim is true? Well, you’re in luck! They host complimentary wine tastings with no reservation required, perfect for that quick thunderstorm that is passing through and you need an hour or two to kill. Many customers have been impressed by the knowledge of their friendly staff, and they will go above and beyond to track down that bottle you have been looking for.

Axe Throwing PCB is the perfect place to embrace your inner lumberjack or Viking warrior, even if Thor himself is putting a halt to your beachside plans! You can rent any of their lanes for 30 minutes to an hour, and up to 10 people can join in. The goal of the event is the throw hatchets at wooden targets, and you score points the closer you get to the bullseye, similar to darts.

Their ‘Axeperts’ will lead the group through a 1-on-1 training session before hosting a friendly tournament to crown who is the victor. The venue is open to everyone, young or old, as the facility is family-friendly and family-orientated. If you are ready to prove your mettle, it is located off Richard Jackson Boulevard.

Royal Escape Rooms is your place if you and your friends are looking to put your intellect and wit to the test. There are two different locations if you are looking to delve into the unknown. There's one at Pier Park and one on Richard Jackson Boulevard. Both locations offer unique settings and different stories to test your mettle, the only difference is that the latter has one more option available.

The rules are simple, you have 60 minutes to solve all of the puzzles barring your escape from the room. The puzzles may have you manipulate objects inside to find hidden clues that will be needed in various sections. It is recommended that you book online in advance with your adventuring party before taking the challenge, whether it be searching to escape daunting locations such as The Forgotten Tomb, or a zombie-themed apocalypse in Area Z51, and many more.

Rock’it Lanes states that if you are looking for the best entertainment on Panama City Beach, you’ve come to the right place! Bowling, roller skating, a mega arcade, and a sports bar and grill to top it off, it has all of the amenities you need to kick the rain and still have an amazing time in Panama City Beach.

After 10 p.m., the venue hosts its ‘Ballistic Bowling,’ a laser light show choreographed to music, fog, black lights, and the pins and balls are iridescent to fit the theme. The mega arcade hosts retro classics and state-of-the-art games along with favorites such as pool tables, air hockey, and skeeball. Need to get an update on your favorite sports team? Or maybe just want to enjoy tonight's game? The venue's Sports Bar has you covered with wall-to-wall flat-screen UHD TVs, a 10 ft. projection screen, and a super sound system complete with streaming all major sporting events.

Gulf World Marine Park is a wonderful place if you are looking to mostly get out of the rain and water. Generations of families have visited this park since 1969, providing the public with daily educational shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, tropical birds, and more.

The park also hosts interactive programs where you can swim with bottlenose dolphins, shadow one of the park's trainers and go behind the scenes preparing food, assist with training, and even make an on-stage appearance during the Dolphin Show! Gulf World also has various meet and greets with penguins, harbor seals, stingrays, and more, but reservations are required and availability is limited.

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