Activities Near Breakwater at Ward Creek

Breakwater at Ward Creek is surrounded by plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation such as Frank Brown Park and the Aquatic Center, Regional Sports complex, golf courses and opportunities for boating and fishing.

Enjoy a vacation-like lifestyle every day as Breakwater at Ward Creek is situated in the beautiful Panama City Beach, known for its sugar white sandy beaches along the gulf of Mexico.

FSU Health Medical Campus

Community

The St. Joe Company is developing a healthcare campus on an 87-acre parcel near the intersection of State Highway 79 and Phillip Griffitts Sr. Parkway. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare currently operates in the campus’ first medical office building, offering urgent and primary care, cardiology and pulmonary services and outpatient surgery with more to come. Additionally, Florida State University has plans to build a state-of-the-art acute care, teaching and research hospital, and three additional medical office buildings are planned for the campus, housing other healthcare related services.

Conservation Park

Area Activities

A favorite destination for locals and tourists, the Panama City Beach Conservation Park offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation. The City of Panama City Beach has established Conservation Park in cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the enjoyment of hikers, cyclists and nature lovers. In addition to the functionality of the park, there are many trails on site from which you can observe native wildlife roaming freely. Encompassing over 2900 acres, the Conservation Park has 24 miles of trails and over a mile of boardwalks that lead through Cypress domes. The trails range anywhere from 0.6 miles up to 11 miles, with 12 different rails to choose from.

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Fishing and Boating

Area Activities

Fishing in this area of Florida is outstanding and bountiful because of the diverse ecosystem. Enjoy surf fishing, deep-sea fishing, freshwater fishing, snorkeling, swimming, scalloping, boating, skiing, sailing and eco-tours. The 14,366-acre Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve acts as a nursery for the Gulf Coast.

To see a list of fishing guides in the area, please visit the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida. Nearby Boat Landings and Marinas:

Apalachicola National Forest (approx 31 miles)
Ochlockonee River State Park ( approx 8 miles)
The Moorings of Carrabelle (approx 11 miles)
St. George Island State Park (approx 39 miles)
Tate's Hell State Forest (approx 25 miles)

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Point South Marina

Area Activities

A new, public marina is planned for the west end of West Bay near Highway 79. Providing boaters with easy access to all of the local waterways, plans call for dry barn storage, in water slips and a restaurant and ship store. West Bay, Choctowhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico will all be within reach from the newest Point South Marina.

Shopping

Area Activities

Pier Park® is the premier shopping destination in Panama City Beach and surrounding areas. It features upscale, open-air shopping, dining and entertainment, including national brands as well as unique and locally owned shops. Silver Sands, the nation's largest designer outlet center with over 100 designer name stores is approximately 40 miles to the west toward Destin.

The Beach

Area Activities

Stroll down silky white sand, collecting sea shells as you go, or take a swim in the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The Emerald Coast offers 80 miles of pristine white-sand beaches stretching along the Gulf of Mexico. This sand is made up of pure Appalachian quartz and reflects the sunlight through the surf, giving the water its beautiful emerald-green color.

Pier Park City Center

Shopping

The next evolution of Panama City Beach’s iconic Pier Park® shopping and entertainment district is coming to life. Pier Park City CenterSM entertainment and shopping district is positioned to further transform Northwest Florida’s premier destination for coastal shopping, dining and entertainment. Pier Park City CenterSM development plans aim to elevate an already iconic destination with unique entertainment concepts, in-demand restaurants, complementary retail uses and visitor accommodations for those looking to vacation at the center of activity. Topgolf has planted its flag as the first anchor entertainment concept and is now open!

Watersound West Bay Center

Shopping

Coming soon, with a mix of retail, restaurant, and office space, this lifestyle center will be perfect for a quick shopping trip or a full day of shopping and dining. Adjacent to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community, Watersound West Bay Center plans include approximately 500,000 square feet of commercial space in an open-air, pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining destination for residents and visitors alike. The newly announced Publix Super Market, planned for approximately 50,000 square feet, including a pharmacy, deli, bakery and an adjacent liquor store, is anticipated to break ground later this year. Capital City Bank and Electric Cart Watersound® are already open with more shops and restaurants to follow.