Pier Park
Pier Park in Panama City Beach is an outdoor shopping and entertainment complex on Front Beach Road with 124 stores, a range of restaurants, a movie theater, arcade and golf venues, and the PCB Wheel, a 200-foot observation wheel. It suits families, shoppers, and visitors who want an evening out near the Gulf. Visit Panama City Beach does not list hours or general admission prices for the complex, so check before you go; Visit PCB listed Pier Park as open when it was checked on October 15, 2026.
Should you go to Pier Park today?
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Weather at Pier Park, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am | Sunny | 57°F | ENE 15 mph | 0% |
| 9 am | Sunny | 60°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 11 am | Sunny | 63°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 1 pm | Sunny | 66°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
| 3 pm | Sunny | 67°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
| 5 pm | Sunny | 67°F | NE 15 mph | 0% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 6:47 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:09 pm |
| Question visitors ask | What is there to do at Pier Park Panama City Beach? |
|---|---|
| County | Bay County |
| Official site | www.visitpanamacitybeach.com |
How do you get to Pier Park?
Pier Park is located along Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, according to Visit Panama City Beach. Russel-Fields City Pier is directly across the street from the complex.
The Visit Panama City Beach pages do not describe parking options, so check before you go.
What can you do at Pier Park?
Pier Park's stores include anchor department stores Target, Dillard's and JCPenney, plus Old Navy and American Eagle Outfitters, along with boutiques. Dining ranges from quick bites such as Auntie Anne's, Starbucks and Smoothie King to sit-down options such as LongHorn Steakhouse, Margaritaville, Ford's Garage, Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, and Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House.
Entertainment at Pier Park includes The Grand Pier Park by Santikos movie theater, the Emerald Coast Mirror Maze & Laser Craze, Dave & Buster's, TopGolf, and the PCB Wheel, which the site describes as an iconic 200-foot-tall observation wheel with views of the Gulf Coast. The site also mentions laser tag, arcade games and live music.
What events happen at Pier Park?
Pier Park hosts festivals, live music, seasonal celebrations and family-friendly events throughout the year, according to Visit Panama City Beach. The events page lists the Mardi Gras & Music Festival on the weekend before Fat Tuesday, the Star Spangled Spectacular Independence Day fireworks, the Pirates of the High Seas Fest during Columbus Day weekend, the Optimist Club Christmas Parade, and the New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop.
The events page does not give dates for each year. Check before you go, because event dates and schedules can change from year to year.
Is there an admission fee or set hours at Pier Park?
The Visit Panama City Beach pages do not list general hours or admission prices for Pier Park's shops, restaurants and attractions. Individual venues such as the movie theater and attractions may charge separately, and the pages do not say what they cost.
The events page states that admission is free to the New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park. Check before you go for current hours and prices.
Pier Park: questions visitors ask
What is there to do at Pier Park Panama City Beach?
Pier Park offers 124 stores, a variety of restaurants, The Grand Pier Park by Santikos movie theater, laser tag, arcade games, live music, and the PCB Wheel observation wheel. The complex is also described as a place for seasonal and family events throughout the year.
Is the PCB Wheel at Pier Park?
Yes. Visit Panama City Beach describes the PCB Wheel as an iconic 200-foot-tall observation wheel at Pier Park that offers views of the Gulf Coast. The site does not list ride prices or hours, so check before you go.
Is Pier Park free to enter?
Visit Panama City Beach does not state general admission for Pier Park. Its events page says admission is free to the New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop, and individual attractions are not priced on the page.
Are there events at Pier Park all year?
The events page says Pier Park hosts festivals, live music, seasonal celebrations and family events throughout the year. Nearby Aaron Bessant Park also hosts concerts and special events. Check before you go for current dates.
Where is Pier Park in Panama City Beach?
Pier Park is along Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach. Russel-Fields City Pier is directly across the street, according to Visit Panama City Beach.
What movie theater is at Pier Park?
The Grand Pier Park by Santikos is the movie theater at Pier Park, according to Visit Panama City Beach. The site does not list showtimes or ticket prices.
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