Explore Things To Do at Pier Park

Stroll along lush tropical pathways just steps from the Gulf Coast at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. This premier open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment destination brings together hundreds of places to eat, shop, and play in a vibrant, walkable setting.

Conveniently located across from the beach and Russell-Fields Pier and surrounded by beachfront accommodations, Pier Park sits at the heart of the action. From delicious restaurants and eclectic boutiques to exciting attractions and lively events, there’s something for every visitor.

Check Out These Pier Park Attractions

Pier Park attractions offer fun for every age and interest. Grab your favorite sweets at I Love Sugar before catching a movie at Santikos Theatres Grand IMAX. Enjoy food, drinks, and state-of-the-art arcade games at Dave & Buster’s. Test your problem-solving skills at Royal Escape Rooms, then step into a glow-in-the-dark mirror maze, test your agility in the laser vault, or dive into laser tag at Emerald Coast Mirror Maze and Laser Craze.

For sweeping Gulf views, ride aboard the PCB Wheel in fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas and take in panoramic vistas of the coastline and Pier Park below. Right beneath the Wheel, challenge your crew to 18 holes of fun on the miniature golf course. You’ll also find aerial rope courses and other family-friendly entertainment around this popular attraction

Shop ‘Til You Drop at Pier Park Stores

Pier Park is a shopper’s paradise with more than 120 popular brands, specialty retailers, and local boutiques. Big-name anchors include Target, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Old Navy, American Eagle Outfitters, Marshalls, Bath & Body Works, Nike Factory Store, and Crocs. Specialty and souvenir shops such as Ron Jon Surf Shop, The Spice & Tea Exchange, Paradise Found, and Shimmering Seas Jewelry & Gifts offer unique finds perfect for gifts or keepsakes.

Newer stores at Pier Park include Sephora, Salty Shoes by Hy’s Toggery, Awoken Kicks, and Palmetto Moon, with exciting brands like JD Sports and Hollister Co. joining the mix soon. Pier Park North adds even more options with Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Fresh Market, and Rooms To Go, while Pier Park West brings additional food, beverage, and service offerings.

Top Pier Park Events

Pier Park hosts several fun annual events you won’t want to miss.

Every year in February, the attraction turns into Bourbon Street for the Mardi Gras & Music Festival. On the Fourth of July, Pier Park lights up during the Star Spangled Spectacular fit with fireworks, food, and pyrotechnics. Fall beckons pirates and princesses to PCB for the annual Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Festival. Other holiday events include the Optimist Club Christmas Parade and the New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop that ends the year in PCB-style.

Indulge in Pier Park Restaurants

Pier Park is also a culinary destination with a mix of big-named and locally-owned restaurants and dessert shops.

Enjoy cocktails with a view (not to mention delectable seafood dishes and more) at The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Pompano Joe’s Seafood House, and Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill. 

Try Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, a Nashville-bred live country music venue for delicious food and drinks with live music. Sports fans can catch the game on wall-to-wall TVs, grab a brew and a bite to eat, and play arcade games at Dave & Buster’s.

Sometimes you have to indulge in a mall treat, and Pier Park’s are all Instagrammable and delicious! Cure your sweet tooth at The Yard Milkshake Bar with out-of-this-world milkshakes and sundaes. Sip on bubble tea, smoothies, milkshakes, and more at Cafe De Pearl. Life is sweeter at Curly Cream Rolled Ice Cream, where you can choose your flavors, mix-ins, and toppings to make the perfect creation.

Indulge in drinks, dining, shopping, and entertainment all in one place. Enhance your experience by staying at one of the surrounding hotels and resorts. With so many things to do at Pier Park, it’s easy to see why it’s one of the top attractions in Panama City Beach. 

From casual bites and family favorites to waterfront dining and sweet treats, Pier Park offers options for every appetite.

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a night out with friends, or a relaxed stroll after a day at the beach, Pier Park delivers a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, entertainment, and seasonal events that make every visit memorable. With so much to see and do in one place, it’s easy to see why Pier Park remains one of Panama City Beach’s top destinations and a must-visit spot for travelers and locals alike.