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  Panama City Beach, Florida, is renowned for its beautiful beaches of "sugar-white" sand beaches. The city is located in the Florida panhandle and is surrounded by Panama City, Florida, but the two are technically separate towns. This city is a primary spring-break destination for college students across the country, and there are plenty of hotels right on the beach.
  
  

Beachcomber by the Sea

• Beachcomber by the Sea is a large hotel right on the beach. Amenities at Beachcomber include cable TV with HBO, Internet access, a heated swimming pool, a whirlpool, a picnic area, a shuffleboard area, free continental breakfast and laundry facilities. This hotel also pitches itself as family friendly, and offers one free kids meal for every adult meal ordered at the bar and grill.
  
  Beachcomber by the Sea
  17101 Front Beach Rd.
  Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  (850) 233-3600
  beachcomberbythesea.com
  
  

Sunset Inn

• Travelers looking for a cozy beachfront hotel might consider the Sunset Inn. This 50-room inn sits on the beach, and in addition to single and double rooms, the Sunset Inn also has eight beach condos for rent. Amenities include cable TV, furnished kitchens, on-site laundromat, air-conditioning and daily maid service. The inn also has a heated swimming pool.
  
  Sunset Inn
  8109 Surf Dr.
  Panama City, FL 32408
  (850) 234-7370
  sunsetinnfl.com
  
  

Long Beach Resort

• The Long Beach Resort offers studio and one-, two- or three-bedroom suites that include a working kitchen, living room, and balconies that overlook the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to the beach, there is also a heated hotel swimming pool and two tennis courts. The Hangout is the hotel's poolside dining option, and it offers sandwiches, snacks and other beverages.
  
  Long Beach Resort
  10511 Front Beach Rd.
  Panama City Beach, FL 32407
  850-233-4544
  lbresort.com