The Sandpiper Beacon Resort prides itself on the fact that when you go there, you don’t have to leave. It’s The Fun Place, after all. With anything you could possibly want to do on a beach trip available here {bars, entertainment, games, beach rentals, stores, ice cream, etc.}, we only left once the last time we visited. That was just to make a trip to get some burgers to grill on one of their grills that they have all around the resort. But, if you are like me, you also like to relax on vacation. So, here are the best places to do just that.

The Best Places To Relax At Sandpiper Beacon Resort

Beach Chair Rentals

I have never rented a chair to sit on the beach before. But, the kind folks at the Sandpiper Beacon Resort hooked us up with some awesome oceanfront chairs during our stay. I must say, this is definitely the way to live. I generally sit next to the pool on beach trips, but there really isn’t anything better as far as I am concerned than sitting next to the ocean and listening to the waves. The chairs also come with umbrellas {and cushions during the day} and nice guys that come along throughout the day to adjust them so that they best block the sun. Ahhhh…

Pool Lay Chairs

Ok, so I am not really sure what to call these besides beach chairs, but I have always called them lay chairs, so I am going with it. These were super comfy and I loved that they had cushions instead of just being hard plastic. I also love that I was always able to find one when I wanted one.

Hammocks

My daughter loves hammocks. Unfortunately she was not on this trip with us. But, I made sure to take pictures of the lovely hammocks so that if we ever make it back and she is with us, she knows just where to go. Even though Sandpiper Beacon Resort had lots of people staying with them, I was surprised to see that they were often free, too. I love it when you are on vacation and you can actually do the things that you want without everything being so cram packed due to overcrowding.

Porch Style Swings

These were all over the place on the resort and they faced the ocean. It was so relaxing to sit in a swing and listen to the ocean waves and the sea gulls. There are swings also located next to the grills, so you can cook and eat your food on a swing if you like.

The Giant Sandpiper Beacon Chair

For real! It’s this huge chair that most people used for a photo op. But, I bet if you can climb up in it, it’s a fun place to sit. You would definitely get a higher view of the resort, at least. I did see some kids climb it, but I was not about to attempt it.

The Gazebo

We did go hang out in the gazebo a couple times. In our experience, other people always sat in the gazebo with us, so it was a great place to meet people and have a quick chat. It was also really shady and the heat in Panama City Beach is no joke, as you Floridians know, so the shade was much appreciated.

Picnic Tables

These were also shaded with umbrellas and were often empty except at popular meal times. I think that picnic tables are better places to sit and talk than some of the other places to sit that I have mentioned since you are all facing each other. So, if you want to relazx, grab a beach chair or a swing. If you want to chat and be protected a bit from the sun, sit in the gazebo or at a picnic table.

I really wish I had brought a book on this trip. I definitely found some places that would have been great for reading. If reading is your thing, make sure to take a book {or a few} when you head to Sandpiper Beacon Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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