Things to do in Panama City Beach

WonderWorks

More than 100 hands-on exhibits, an indoor ropes course and laser tag. Elevators for wheelchairs and strollers. The operator says to allow at least 3 to 4 hours. The ropes course needs closed-toe shoes and a height of at least 42 inches with an adult, or 48 inches to go alone.

Cost

$35.99 adults 13 and up, $29.99 ages 5 to 12 and seniors 60 and up, plus sales tax; children 4 and under free. A ticket covers all exhibits, one ropes course ticket and one laser tag game

Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10 am–8 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am–9 pm; last entry an hour before closing

Best for

A rainy day; it's indoors

Free parking. The operator says to allow at least 3 to 4 hours. Ropes course: closed-toe shoes, at least 42 inches tall with an adult or 48 inches to go alone.

Sources: WonderWorks: ticket prices, ticket shop, location info, FAQ

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Hundreds of odd-but-true artifacts, interactive games and stories. Its ticket page also sells the 7D Moving Theater and the Mirror Maze. The operator says its attractions are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant, and service dogs are welcome.

Cost

Two-attraction combos from $32.99 for ages 13 and up and $27.99 for ages 5 to 12 online; First Class Pass from $37.99, VIP Combo from $44.99; a convenience fee and tax come on top

Hours

10 am–6 pm in the first week of November 2026; for other weeks, see the calendar on its website

Best for

A rainy day

Sources: Ripley's, tickets, hours, FAQ

PCB Wheel

Four turns in an air-conditioned gondola, roughly 10 to 15 minutes in all. Formerly called SkyWheel.

Cost

$20.99 adults, $16.99 ages 3 to 9. The 18-hole mini golf costs $14.99, or $27.50 together with the wheel

Hours

Open 365 days. Pier Park's listing gives Monday to Friday 1–8 pm and weekends 11 am–8 pm, and winter hours from November 1 of noon to 6 pm; it may close for weather or maintenance

Sources: PCB Wheel: tickets, home page, FAQ, Simon: Pier Park, PCB Wheel hours (Nov 2, 2026)

Race City

Go-karts and rides with a wristband, which stays active until an hour before closing. The Skycoaster isn't included. Single rides are sold too, from $6.78 plus tax.

Cost

$54.20 for riders 54 inches and taller, $44.86 under 54 inches, both plus tax, with a 3% fee on card payments. Single rides are also sold, $7.25 to $14.25 each with tax included (Gran Prix $14.25)

Hours

Closed for the winter season, according to its hours page. The same page still says it will reopen in February 2026, a date that has passed, so check before you go

Which rides you can use depends on height; the operator's size tool shows it ride by ride. Go-kart passengers must be at least 36 inches tall and ride with a driver who is 16 or older.

Sources: Race City: tickets, hours, FAQ

Coconut Creek Family Fun Park

Mini golf and the Gran Maze.

Cost

$16.50 per player for one 18-hole course or the Gran Maze, or $30 for unlimited golf and maze until 5 pm the next day. Kids 5 and under play free; tax comes on top of all prices

Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10 am–10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am–11 pm; closed December 24 and 25

Source: Coconut Creek

ZooWorld

A zoo that's open year-round, rain or shine, according to its website. It doesn't say how much of a visit is under cover.

Cost

From $25.95 adults and $19.95 children in its online ticket shop, under 2 free; tickets are also sold at the gate

Hours

9:30 am–4 pm every day, last admission 3 pm; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Best for

Animals, rain or shine

Sources: ZooWorld: home page, FAQ, ticket shop (Nov 2, 2026)

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

The water park is closed until its 2027 season; opening days aren't published yet.

Cost

Single-day tickets from $49.99 online, $54.99 for any day online and $59.99 at the park, without saying which season they're for. 2027 season passes are on sale

Hours

Closed for the season

Source: Shipwreck Island