Upper Grand Lagoon

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Upper Grand Lagoon featuring a lake or waterhole and a beach
Upper Grand Lagoon featuring a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Upper Grand Lagoon
Upper Grand Lagoon showing a beach, tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Upper Grand Lagoon showing a lake or waterhole and a house
Aquatic pursuits, nature treks and gorgeous scenery are among the popular draws of this part of the Florida Panhandle.

Upper Grand Lagoon is a coastal playground of great natural beauty that sits between Panama CityOpens in a new window and Panama City BeachOpens in a new window. The area is known as the gateway to the gulf and is where you can pursue watersports, explore above and below the sea and relax on white-sand beaches.

Visit the docks and marinas that line Upper Grand Lagoon and choose from a range of water-based activities. Go on a deep-sea fishing trip and reel in snappers, groupers and scamp. Book a sightseeing tour of St. Andrew’s Bay and watch bottlenose dolphins skimming through the water. Head over to Shell Island, an uninhabited island known for its wild landscape and the large number of seashells that wash up on its shores. Enjoy wildlife spotting, swimming and shelling. You can also charter your own vessel and tour the bay at your leisure.

Take to the waves and get active on the water. Try Jet Skiing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Venture beneath the waters of the Emerald Coast on a scuba diving or snorkeling trip. There are numerous dive sites where you can investigate wrecks and artificial reefs. Among the old vessels lying on the seabed are a late 19th-century steamer and a tanker that was torpedoed by a German submarine during World War II. Novice divers can attend lessons and courses.

There are more opportunities for watersports over at St. Andrews State ParkOpens in a new window in nearby Lower Grand Lagoon. After your aquatic activities, go on a hike through the park’s pine forest.

At night, dine in one of the many waterfront bars or restaurants that can be found in Upper Grand Lagoon’s marinas.

Reach Upper Grand Lagoon by flying into Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, approximately 24 miles (38.6 kilometers) away. Get around by taxi or rental car. During your stay, travel a few minutes west of the lagoon area to experience Panama City Beach. This Bay County city is home to long stretches of beach and a host of family attractions.

Where to stay in Upper Grand Lagoon

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Lagoon Estates

When in Lagoon Estates, you can plan a visit to Thomas Drive and Naval Support Activity Panama City, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lagoon Estates
Florida Panhandle featuring a bay or harbor

Port Lagoon

If you're spending some time in Port Lagoon, St. Andrews Bay and Capt. Anderson's Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Port Lagoon
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Treasure Cove

While there might not be top attractions in Treasure Cove, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Capt. Anderson's Marina and Naval Support Activity Panama City.

Treasure Cove
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The Pines

While The Pines might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Signal Hill Golf Course and Coconut Creek Family Fun Park.

The Pines
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North Lagoon Oaks

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Lagoon Oaks and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Drive and Naval Support Activity Panama City.

North Lagoon Oaks
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Woodlawn

While there might not be top attractions in Woodlawn, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Panama City Beach Sports Complex and Naval Support Activity Panama City.

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