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Public Beach Access 58
4.7★ · 648 Google ratings · Panama City Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
60 ft away · free · fills up
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
125 yd · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 475 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
87°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
18 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Public Beach Access 58

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1Parking60 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2017–2026
Dog-friendly beach access
This is the only dog beach in Panama City Beach, with designated areas where pets can swim freely.
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the sunsets over the water as a highlight worth timing your visit around.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early for parking
The free lot across the street fills by mid-morning, especially on weekends and sunny days.
Check conditions before you go
Water quality and seaweed coverage vary significantly by season and recent weather, affecting usability.
Bring your own shade and chairs
There are no equipment rentals on-site, so plan to carry umbrellas, tents, and beach chairs from the parking lot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · partly cloudy
Water
87°F
Waves
0.7 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 01:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 14:12 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 W Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 475 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Public Beach Access 58?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Public Beach Access 58?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Public Beach Access 58 have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 475 yd from the listing.
When is Public Beach Access 58 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.