Pier Park is about a mile away from where my wife and I stay for the winter in Panama City Beach. They have a wonderful Mardi Gras party parade and festivities for New Years. Some great restaurants like Angry Tuna and Ford's (Get their Pilled BBQ Happy hour special, $13 for a spectacular sandwich and fries and a beer) The stall workers barking at you are annoying, but harmless. Cool Ferris Wheel and a movie theater and a nearby Target and Wal-Mart. We go here often during the winter and there are even places across the highway if you want a liquor store or some more great restaurants. Love it! Some of the chain restaurants can get tourist trap pricey. read more

Pier was beautiful and I had a great time. There were so many people and it definitely took away from the experience. $4 entrance fee. Lots of people fishing and they were catching little fish. read more

Pier Park - Pier on 05.13.26 - Shopping Centers Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We visited here last year during my Spring Break and I'm looking forward to returning in a few weeks! We came specifically to ride the SkyWheel but there were lots of colorful stores and restaurants to visit as well. There were plenty of parking places to choose from. The view from the SkyWheel was amazing! Pro Tip: Buy your tickets online. I think there was a promotion that included admission to other attractions at the park that ultimately saves you money. When in Panama City Beach, stopping by here is a must! read more

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Definitely a must stop if you're looking for a great shopping area while in PCB, it's a little touristy for me but there are some unique shops and restaurants. The city was installing some vehicle barriers and pedestrian railings and the streets were barricaded in preparation for the Iron Man Competition scheduled for weekend. If there were any negatives it was the number of solicitations for local time-share properties, we must have been approached more than a 1/2 dozen times offering coupons and gift cards to tour their properties, they were a little aggressive and approached everyone who walked by and didn't know the definition of "no thank you" - I don't know if this is normal or they flocked here because of the upcoming event, for this reason along I give this location three stars... read more

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Great place to walk around. The stores and food options are not special and the Ferris wheel was closed for a private event with no notice. read more

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It suddenly feels like a tourist trap instead of a wonderful place to visit. The vendors on the sidewalk yelling at us trying to get our attention to sell us something. Loud music and cursing with the cars cruising - I get it - I did it but excessive after 5pm. The restaurants were not the best - we walked in and out of several . Eastbound store was clean and friendly . Overall - no need to go back, was looking forward to an upscale outdoor setting for the week - well guess we will just go find the local spots to give our money to them. read more

Service here is great, they have a lot of vendors abs restaurants. Selection; there's a wide range of selection. You won't be disappointed. Plus there's a beach Value here is great. They have a little bit of everything for everyone read more

Pier Park GM and security are getting kickbacks from White's towing. They enjoy towing cars not illegally parked. I was told by the operations manager only these Supervisors can authorize towing cars. They towed 30 cars during the military air show, no " no parking signs" and "no tow away zone" signs. So they said all 30 cars were parked illegally. I doubt it. It was an overflow lot. I videotaped the area and there are no signs. Boycott Pier Park- they do not support the military or community. $200 to get your car out, cash only. They are corrupt. They don't care about visitors to events. It also takes 2 hours to leave there during events, they cannot move the traffic flow fast enough. Ask anyone that has been there during events. There signs are not posted in areas where they tow cars. Avoid Pier Park, spend your money elsewhere. Kevin S owner responds to good reviews. Let him respond to the community and let us know his action plans on towing during events. Post signs Kevin S. Don't tow cars not illegally parked. 30 cars towed at a military event. Why? Where are tge signs. You should refund their money. Prove it that they were illegally parked. You can't. read more

Beware of parking here-your car could be towed!! We parked in what appeared to be an overflow lot( for the air show) which is common at special events, but our car, along with 30 others were towed. There were no "no parking " signs, we just got to the lot and our car was gone. We had no idea who took it or where it was, just stranded there. I am a local, and will never shop there again! We saw several reviews with the same story for different events. If you advertise events here, provide enough parking!! Do better Pier Park!! read more

Great little area with lots of different shops. Just find a place to park then walk around.

Pier Park is a very popular spot in PCB! Tourists everywhere!! This area consists of many shops , restaurants and the beach!! We specifically came here to visit the beach. It was very cloudy and rained the day we were here. We didn't get to stay long due to the weather. The beach is really pretty and we enjoyed the time we were here on the golden sands! Parking lot nearby and accessible to the beach! read more

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Definitely a big tourist attraction in PCB. My friend apparently never has been to PCB which shocked but, even I never been to Pier Park myself and it had been 10 years since I been to PCB. We came here for a whole different purpose, more on that shortly. Parking will definitely be a challenge, plan accordingly. We just got lucky. We got to do a lot of walking and explored many shops. I definitely liked the candy store Called I love Sugar, they are definitely creative with their products. I can't do much sweet stuff anymore but, it was cool to see. There are also quite a few places to choose from to eat at, we definitely didn't know there was a Dicks Last Resort there, had we not made plans to eat elsewhere we probably would've went there. There is also a Back Porch and Pompano Joes Location sister to Destin locations there. We checked out the Pepper Palace where you can sample different hot sauces. I shouldn't have gotten too adventurous, I did end up overpaying for a vending machine drink. Now to the reasoning for being there, other than going to a restaurant and other places in PC/PCB. I had learned that there is a bench for Shirley's Way with Shirley Mulrooneys name on it just across the way from Pier Park. As many from back home in Louisville Kentucky May know, Shirley's Way is an organization that raises money to help cancer patients pay their bills. I did get my picture taken with the bench and that to me was an honor. I have my own story of a loved one I lost to cancer but, I won't share that on this review, you can reach out to me personally. The whole purpose of coming to Pier Park was for Shirley Mulrooney and her bench, apparently you can have a bench placed on the pier with a loved ones name on it which I think is cool and a great way to honor someone. Afterwards, we walked the beach of PCB. Just as beautiful and the water is just as cold as Destin beaches. Pier Park has everything for everyone of all ages. I would definitely recommend avoiding this place during Spring Break. We came after but, I'm sure it's crazy during Spring Break. read more

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great shopping area! can be crowded at times but big enough to walk around and not feel rushed. read more

Pier Park - Shopping Centers Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

There is a lot to do here is very trendy. It's pretty much a souvenir and shopping placed on one side of the strip and restaurants on the opposite side. The beach is right across the street. read more

Such a good place for family time, dates, or even just being by yourself. There are so many restaurants and dessert places to choose from. It's the perfect spot to support local businesses. There's just so much to do! -Dave and Busters -Ice cream dates -Movie theater (which has really comfortable seats) -Coffe shops -Candy shops -A lot of retail shops for clothes, gifts, and souvenirs Not to mention, the beach is RIGHT THERE so it's a perfect stroll to access it. We definitely love coming here whenever we're in the area. read more

Pier park is a massive outlet mall that feels like it takes up Practically half of Panama City beach. The outlet mall has all of your normal mall heavyweights and mainstays. It has a few trendy Restaurants and bars. Several ice cream shops (I counted at least 4), local beach shops, an outdoor activities that features axe throwing, trampoline bungee and a massive Skywheel. On our vacation we found ourselves at pier park almost daily or nightly either shopping, playing, eating or filling our sweet tooth at the ice cream shops here. Parking surrounds the whole place so plenty of spots. That said the place is supper popular and very crowded. Especially at night. So you may do some walking from the parking spots. Overall very nice outlet mall with plenty to do and see. A nice Change up from spending all day at the beach and pool. read more

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Lots of stores and restaurants, definitely fun to walk around and do some shopping. I can only imagine this place during the summer. Lots of photo opportunities. I will definitely come back. read more

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Pier Park offers a nice experience for those looking for a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences at the beach. There are several main anchor stores and restaurants as well a variety of little tourist trap shops in the walkable area. We enjoyed going into the little shops and seeing what they had; mostly made in .... gifts with the PCB writing on them, but there were several unique gifts we were able to find. We also visited the Mirror Maze while there and had a great time running around in there. But the main reason we stopped is for beach parking, Pier Park offers free parking right across from Dog Beach. Very convenient when going to the beach and when you are tired of the hot sun you can walk over to Pier Park to cool down with a margarita or other cold beverage of choice. read more

I was living in Panama City Beach when Pier Park officially opened and it has been fun seeing it continuously grow, expand and become the thing that PCB is known for, second to the beach of course. Pier Park stretches from the ocean with a fishing pier to the other side of Back Beach Road. It features hundreds of retail shops/restaurants, some chain and some local. On the Back Beach side of things you have the spots such as Target, Walmart, Dick's, Chili's, Marshall's, Shoney's, Jersey Mike's, etc...but the closer you get to the beach, the more touristy/local the spots become with places such as Dick's Last Resort, Back Porch, Kilwin's, etc...If you aren't after eating or shopping, you can always grab a movie, get a pedicure or massage at Pier Park too. Additionally, Pier Park is home to a few carnival style rides that were pulled from the Miracle Strip Park that used to be a thing a little further down on Front Beach Road. In addition to the shopping and eateries, Pier Park plays host to a lot of things that happen in PCB from NYE and 4th of July Fireworks to local parade routes and concerts. Overall, while I am not a frequent visitor of PP during my visits outside of the Target, Pier Park is a welcome addition to the PCB scene that freshened and livened up the options the beach had to offer. Did it bring a whole lot more people and traffic to town? Yup! But did it also bring a lot more to do and a lot more money to the local economy? Yup Yup! If you are a local, it's a necessary evil, and if you are a tourist then it is a welcome reprieve, albeit a potentially expensive one, from days at the beach. read more

Nice view and walking of the pier. Splash pad for the kids, restrooms and showers to rinse off from the beach. Shop has very nice people. read more

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Nice shops and restaurants along the way leading to pier. We rode the sky wheel it was a nice and relaxing ride. You can have pictures taken before boarding there's a miniature golf on site. I mainly went for the sky wheel ride. read more

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Great time with family on vacation enjoyed the sky wheel and other activities also went and got necessities at Target right there and had authentic Mexican cuisine- very nice time has improved since I last went there back in 2009 !!! read more

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Pier Park is a lot of fun that my family and I experience when we were in Panama City. It is an open world shopping center if that makes sense cause they just have things everywhere knickknacks stores and shoe stores and restaurants and candy and amusement parks. It's a lot of fun cool place for kids if you have them read more

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Place to find just about anything you need while vacationing in the area . They have a Dillards, JCPenney, Loft, movie theater, Starbucks, many restaurants and quaint little shops read more

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Pier Park its a must visit tourist area in Panama City Beach FL. To be blunt there is nothing amazing to it because basically it is another themed outside like mall and you come here to shop, but nevertheless it is a nice area to walk off Hwy 98 and the Russell-Fields Pier. Pier park hosts many restaurants one of them that I wanted to try is Paula Deen's family kitchen, hosts the legendary Ron Jon surf shop, cinema, skywheel (ferris wheel), ropes course (next to the skywheel) among other epic tourists shop. Pier park also has a kids outdoor play area and plenty of lil amusements to see. read more

We visited Panama City Beach, FL for a family-in-law vacation here and stopped by Pier Park the first night we got here. We ended up partying it up at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and they had great deals and an awesome band. Pier Park has a wide variety of retail, restaurants and bars that seem endless. It even has a Margaritaville and a Dick's Last Resort, I was so upset we didn't get to go there since I only thought there were Dick's up in Las Vegas. The ferris wheel is gorgeous and lights up at night and will definitely have to go on that. read more

Very busy! Good selection of stores to visit! Take your time-this place is not for you if you are in a hurry.

we are locals here and it's a great place to stroll, get a coffee or smoothie and maybe shop a little. Dave and busters , huge candy store, giant Ferris wheel, mini golf, movie theatre, and a pier to take you far out to marvel at the beautiful clear water. https://rumble.com/v31pdsa-panama-city-beach-near-pier-park.html read more

This place is really fun, nice restaurants and great stores, me and my family always go to the pier park whenever we go to Panama City Florida, we love the pier park and if you go to Panama City Florida for vacation then I do recommend the pier park! 5 stars read more

This is a must of you're visiting Panama City beach. There is so much to see and do. Shops, beach, fun restaurants and the sky wheel. I always love coming to Pier Park and end up spending way more money than I expected to. read more

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The pier itself here is very nice - it's great to walk out over the water and relax and feel the wind blow by, watching the waves, and just kinda forget about your troubles for a while. The park itself, especially the front area, is basically designed for tourists, and while we have come here, we tend to stay away from the more touristy areas / tourist traps when we come down. There are lots of shops and restaurants, plenty for everyone. You can find something for anyone - though you might be waiting a while and / or paying more for it at certain places. It also has your staples for everyday life such as Walmart and Target. The back of the park is where most of these, and your more traditional eating such as McDonalds are located. There is also a movie theater located there if you're just dieing to catch a movie while on vacation. Parking can definitely be a pain, and the traffic is a nightmare. Just be sure to plan ahead on that if you're coming into the area, especially during busier times of the year. read more

Went there twice this week. Main road stores(near Target and Marshall's) were "dead" with virtually no one shopping. This area was the same last year. Back area stores near the beach were packed with people. Almost not fun to walk do too the amount of people. This area would be far better if they closed the street so that the local rednecks driving back and forth playing vulgar music and racing their engines would go elsewhere. We have had 12 people(family) here each of the last 3 years. We all decided not to return to Pier Park again. I assume we are just a sampling of those who feel the same. I'm read more

We always have a good time here. The grounds are clean, security is always around. We have never seen any major issues. The ONLY draw back.... BATHROOMS. They are spaced very far from anything and not enough of them. They need to have them on every block. Other than that, be ready to spend hours walking around and this place is great for kids. From 1 to 80 yrs young, this is a place to see, shop, eat meet up and hang with friends. If you're in Panama City Beach, this place is a must. Come early and be willing to spend some time. Look at the sidewalks, they have starfish, shells and seahorses in the concrete. read more

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Variety of restaurants and shopping. A must see attraction visiting the area. Of course things are pricey considering it's a tourist location, but plenty of family and entertaining things to do!! read more

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Awesome place for tourist, especially if you love shopping. I love how the place looks and there's so much to see and go shopping. There's a lot of shade and places to sit in case you want to rest and cool down. Almost everyone is not wearing a mask and social distancing, but I guess the mask mandate lifted in Florida. Hopefully everyone is vaccinated. Would come in here again for shopping experience. read more

We drove to Panama City Beach from Destin, Florida. We were in the mood to explore and happen to stumbled upon pier Park. We had been in the car for awhile and were looking for a place to stop, and this was the perfect place! We were excited to find another pier to explore. Not only did we get a pier, we got several restaurants and shops to check out! We did a short walk through the park complex, and it was just enough walking to get our legs stretched out before heading back to Destin. Within this complex, you will find several places to eat. There is another Margaritaville restaurant, as well as several boutique shops with sunglasses, ice cream, and souvenirs. Across the street, you will find more of a casual atmosphere with some small bites, as well as entryway to the pier. This peer was a bit more expensive to walk upon. It was either four dollars or six dollars per adult. Definitely worth it. Parking at this complex was free--that was definitely appreciated! The bathrooms here were semi-clean, and it was a perfect place to stretch our legs and check out some of the tourism in Panama City Beach. read more

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The Pier Park area is a fun place to walk around and shop boutique and mall stores. It's like an outdoor outlet - only better. There are plenty of eateries and nice boutiques to check out. There is something for everyone... Wear walking shoes and parking is free. There are park benches around Pier Park to stop and people-watch. The traffic can be tricky as the area can get congested and there may be a lot of foot traffic. I always feel safe visiting Pier Park whether I visit in the morning afternoon or evening. Tootsies has live entertainment on the weekend so we sometimes stop and relax while we listen. Another yummy favorite is Kilwin's Ice Cream. Other areas to see within Pier Park include the actual pier ($4-$5 cost to visit). Bring your fishing pole and fist for awhile off the pier. There is also a sky wheel where you can look out over the beach. If you enjoy shopping or a lively outdoor summer evening place to visit, this the place for you! read more

I was expecting it to be bigger, but it was a nice stroll with two entry and exit points. Stores are pretty typical and parking is decent. Enjoyed watching the dolphin, turtles and jellyfish from the pier. read more

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We been coming many years ago to the area and low the pier park with our two kids we love the park and nice build a bear and how the pier is right there ! The beach is so pretty here which is why loving to live here read more

Pier Park - Milk shake ! - Shopping Centers Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

I've been in the Panama Beach area a couple times over the last few weeks and stopped here each time. There's plenty of parking...at least during the off season and under pandemic protocols. Basically, this place is an outdoor mall. There are gift shops, clothing stores, candy stores, restaurants, and other specialty stores. There a street that runs down the middle and there's a kiddie train that goes up and down the street. There's also a big Ferris wheel that you can't miss. And there's a cineplex movie theater. But what's weird is that there are two sections that are separated by a big box store. So if you're walking, you might think you're at the end and completely miss the other half. Poorly laid out design in my opinion. If you're here on a nice, warm sunny day...this is a great place to browse. But I can imagine that this place is packed during a normal tourist season...especially on weekends. read more