Find a bright and airy retreat on the shores of Panama City Beach at this gulf-front condo in Tidewater Beach Resort. You'll have stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico from the balcony, which is accessed from the living room, as well as on-site amenities that include free seasonal beach service, indoor and outdoor pools, two hot tubs, a 4,300-square-foot fitness center, an arcade, and a movie theater. Pick up souvenirs at one of the 124 stores in Pier Park, which is less than a mile from the resort. This outdoor shopping center features plenty of dining options, including The Brass Tap, The Back Porch, and Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi, and sources of entertainment as well. Get out on the water with a rental wave runner rental from Easy E Watersports, or see the Emerald Coast from above with Panama City Parasail. THINGS TO KNOW Reservations from March through October include beach service (two chairs and one umbrella).