Panama City Beach, also known by its abbreviation PCB, is located in the suburb of Panama City in Florida’s northwest region. It gazes over the Gulf of Mexico in the Bay County area. In 2000, it has more than 7,600 residents in its 7 square miles by 6.9 square miles district. The place, also nicknamed as “The World’s Most Beautiful Beach”, is of one the state’s most popular tourist destinations because of its fine white sand, clear seawaters, and great sun.
Many college and high school students from across the country visit the beach every year during the Spring Break season. In particular, the well-known student beach resort - La Vela have been an avid place for parties, gimmicks, and teen jams. Aside from students, the beach has also been an ardent tourist destination for many northern Americans and Canadians especially during the winter season.
For travelers wishing to enjoy sun, surf and sand amid the hubbub of commercial activities, Hollywood Beach in Florida, United States is the ideal place to be. Hollywood is a city in Broward County comprising approximately five to six miles of Atlantic Ocean beach. It is a European-style hideaway that boasts of an eclectic mix of attractions that will appeal to both young and old. The downtown and beach areas are just minutes away from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.
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Hollywood Beach provides a relaxing casual atmosphere with a variety of entertainment and recreational offerings for sports, shopping, dining, nightlife, festivals, among others. The public beach offers Florida s only oceanfront Boardwalk, a 27-foot, two and a half-mile path that runs parallel to the beach. Beachgoers can go from the Boardwalk straight to the beach without worrying about passing cars and other vehicles. Boutiques, shops, hotels, casinos, clubs, outdoor amphitheater, art galleries and restaurants litter the length of the Boardwalk. While taking a breather from sun tanning or swimming, visitors can shop or just browse for souvenirs and other trinkets at various family-owned boutiques and shops. People of all ages can bicycle, run, skate or simply walk safely along the concrete promenade. Bicycle and skate rental shops can be easily found in the area. Kayaking, volleyball, windsurfing, jet skiing and other sports are also common activities at the beach. Many hotels and other accommodations are located so near Hollywood Beach that one can watch the Atlantic ocean and feel the wind while lying comfortably in their suites. The restaurants on the beach offers menus ranging from continental cuisine to international dishes - a definite must in terms of waterfront dining experiences. Hollywood Beach is clean and environmentally friendly, making it a deserving Blue Wave Beaches awardee, a recognition given by the clean beaches council of Washington, D.C. In terms of safety, Hollywood Beach is among the best. Eagle-eyed lifeguards are on duty to ensure everyone s safety and provide assistance. After dining in one of the beach s restaurants, a romantic evening walk is pleasant experience with no sun glaring in the horizon unlike the beaches found in the west coast of Florida. The beach also offers the best spot to watch cruise ships as they come and go from Port Everglades. Even some parts of the beach are wireless, so beachgoers can bring their laptops along. Hollywood Beach definitely offers the best of vacation the relaxing and calming atmosphere of a beach without leaving civilization.