WATER & COAST
Russell-Fields Pier Beach
Bay County · Panhandle & Emerald Coast
The city pier at Pier Park, and the one place on the whole of Bay County's shore where dogs are allowed on the sand: the designated area is on the west side of it. Everything else that applies to Panama City Beach applies here, including the red and double red flag rules and the ban on glass.
BEACH VISIT CATEGORYSTANDARD PUBLIC BEACH
Not identified in this guide as an officially clothing-optional beach. This is a visit category, not a safety rating—check surf, lifeguards, water quality and posted rules.
BEACH CONDITIONS
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