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Panama City Beach is known for its pristine white sand and emerald clear waters. But the area also attracts those who enjoy nature-themed activities such as fishing, biking, bird watching, and canoeing. Ecotourism, which connects conservation and communities, is one of the fastest growing trends in travel, and a visitor to this part of the Florida Panhandle can find lots of ecologically fun-filled outings within just a few miles of our condo at Celadon.

Spend a day canoeing or kayaking along Econfina Creek or Holmes Creek - part of Florida’s statewide system of trails and greenways. You’ll be treated to high limestone walls and sand bluffs, lush vegetation, and deep turquoise springs where the water is so crystal clear you can snorkel. 

This 2,900-acre park offers 24 miles of looping trails ranging from 0.6 to 11 miles. Rent a bike or take your binoculars and walk along the shade-draped paths - some are paved; some are gravel; and some are boardwalks over a swamp. You might see bullfrogs, colorful birds, and evidence of boars, which inhabit the area. Everything here is clean and well kept. 

 is a quick drive - you can see the entrance from our condo at Celadon. 

The Conservation Park has 24 miles of trails and over a mile of boardwalks that lead thru Cypress domes.

This beautiful 180-acre park to the west of Panama City Beach near Inlet Beach, is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in Florida. You can swim, beachcomb, hike and fish - both saltwater and freshwater. 

 has prehistoric mounds indicating that humans inhabited the area more than 4,000 years ago. Here you’ll find coastal dunes, salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, and sand pine scrub along the lake.  

The park is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and by Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in Florida.

Don’t miss this gem, located on the eastern edge of Panama City. 

 boasts one and a half miles of pristine beach. You can sunbathe, snorkel along the jetties, canoe, kayak, or hike along nature trails that wind through a rich diversity of coastal plants and provide many opportunities to bird watch. You can also take a boat tour via shuttles to Shell Island - a 700-acre island that is home to deer, turtles, pelicans, as well as colorful fish, dolphins and other aquatic life. Kayaks and snorkel gear are available for rent. Be sure to check the website for updates as some areas were damaged by Hurricane Michael. 

St. Andrews State Park with Gulf on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other.

Fourteen miles north on Highway 79, Florida’s first state forest, 

, offers many recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, including camping, wildlife viewing, hiking (14 miles of trails), bicycling, swimming, fishing, and hunting. Sandhills, flatwoods, cypress ponds, titi swamps, streams and several lakes and ponds are all found here. 

Boardwalk through cypress swamp area.

Think of all of the ecological adventures you can enjoy all from our beautifully furnished and updated one-bedroom beachfront condo with fabulous view of the emerald waters - Includes free WIFI, beach service, two pools, tennis courts, weight room, and more!

Top 5 Ecotourism Destinations in Panama City Beach

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We are a family of five, and we have been sharing our homes with guests since 2003. We currently own and manage two properties - one in the Florida Panhandle (Navarre) and one in Cashiers, NC.

Top 5 Ecotourism Destinations in Panama City Beach

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