Day trip itinerary
Family Day Trip
A full day that mixes secondhand finds, independent food, and real water time — without living on the strip.
Morning
Easy wins on the trail
Hit family-friendly stops on the Panama City ResaleTrail: kids' consignment, housewares, and cause shops with something for everyone. Use the Panama City page to filter by category and map your stops before you leave the condo.
Open the Panama City trailMidday
Lunch + stroll
Independent restaurants and casual spots downtown. Ice cream, murals, and a walkable main street kids can handle.
Afternoon
Water time
Choose your pace: Shell Island shuttle, kayak rental on the bay, or a nearby water park if you want slides and splash. Panama City sits on the bay with easy access to the same water adventures visitors usually only associate with the beach side.
Why this works for families
More thrift variety than PCB to Destin combined — one downtown, not a long strip drive
Walkable historic area
Real food, not only tourist chains
Water options without giving up the treasure hunt
How to use this day
- 1
Pick 2–3 ResaleTrail stops for the morning.
- 2
Cross the bridge from PCB, Destin, or Mexico Beach.
- 3
Lunch downtown.
- 4
Shell Island, kayak, or water park in the afternoon.
- 5
Back to the beach for sunset if you want.
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