Public Beach Access 46 — Attraction in Panama City Beach

Please be careful of the changing currents and the presence of riptides. This is common at this entire beach & even in shallow ends, there are drop off places that can be dangerous for children. Know that there are no lifeguards at Panama City Beach unless the hotel pays for one. So if you have children, take extreme precautions as children do die every tourist season at PCB coast due to parental passive behavior. Riptides can be common in certain conditions and you must teach everyone how to get out of riptides before they go into the water (don’t fight it by trying to swim towards the shore line, swim parallel to the shore until you feel the riptide release you). There are many drop-offs, pools, and sandbars so know these change the water’s currents . It may look safer than the Atlantic but it can still drown children & weak, inexperienced swimmers. Otherwise this access is wonderful and I always enjoy walking from my neighborhood to this nighties-free...

Not busy at all, and not overburdened by resort goers. Was a bit less choppy than other areas around, so nice stop for kids.

Also, just FYI, the "positive touch" business in front of access 46 has an unmarked parking lot in front of beach access that is apparently a tow zone. No signage or anything, not paved, and not in front of the store... But alas, private parking and therefore a tow zone.

Sooo, dont park there for...

Beautiful beach we had an awesome time! I highly recommend it. Bring your drinks, not alcoholic since is not allowed, and your food so you can stay for as long as you want it. There are outside showers to remove the sand a salt and dressing rooms in the bathrooms. So you can change. Bring your towels and dry clothes so you will be...