Mexico Beach
A small beach town with a big heart. Uncrowded sand, clear water and the kind of community that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
Slow down, you’re in Mexico Beach
Mexico Beach sits on U.S. 98 between Panama City and Port St. Joe. It’s a place of beach cottages, mostly local businesses and very little hurry. Hurricane Michael made landfall here in October 2018, and the town has been rebuilding ever since. Today it’s a fresh, close-knit spot for a quiet beach week.
Days are simple: swim, fish, beachcomb and watch the sun go down. For a busier day, Panama City and Port St. Joe are both a short drive away.
- Best for
- Quiet beach weeks, families with young kids, anglers and visitors who return every year
- Don’t miss
- Fishing or diving the area’s artificial reefs
- Nearby
- Port St. Joe to the east, Panama City to the west
Beach, reef and canal
Artificial reefs
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association has helped place patch reefs offshore to support fishing and marine life. They’re a favorite for anglers and divers.
Canal Park
At the end of Canal Parkway, with parking, picnic areas and restrooms.
Sunset Park
Beach access at U.S. 98 and S. 19th Street, with parking, picnic areas and restrooms.
Al Cathey Pier
Destroyed by Hurricane Michael, the town’s pier is in the works to be rebuilt. Watch the city’s updates for progress.
