hey you guys. me and my friends were thinkin of goin down around march 1-5. We're 18, under 21 and was wondering how strict it is down there about underage drinking...like does it not even matter because how crazy the party scene is, or what? thanks!

hey im 19 and so are all my friends we have been told its not that big of a deal down there just put ur stuff in a cup dont carry around a can or bottle is what ive been told.

You won't be able to drink at Club La Vela or Spinnaker. They put huge "NO" stamps on both hands if your under 21. They live to kick people under 21 out for drinking. You can't leave and then try to reenter those two clubs if your under 21, either.

That's right. When it comes to drinking at the hotel, around the pool, or on the beach, you won't have any problems. No one checks IDs. Even the security and sheriffs patrolling the hotels won't check IDs. When it comes to the clubs, it's a different story. Security is everywhere at the clubs, and they'll kick you out instantly. I've been kicked out of a few different clubs for underage drinking. The nice thing about if you stay at the Chateau or Days Inn is you are right next to Harpoon Harry's and Latitudes, and they allow free re-entry. That way you can run back to the room and drink and go back to club very easily.

going to panama city...never been there....but just grab some real IDS of people that you know who are over 21 (good friend, older sister, cousin). Shouldnt be a problem. And if ya cant do that then pay off the bouncers/doormen for wristbands or entrance to the club. Remember above all else, money talks.

I dont know how well that idea is gonna work with other people's IDs. Two years ago when we were in line at spinnaker they made the girl infront of us take out her contacts because they didnt match her eye color on her id, so you better believe its not like getting into a club or bar where u go to school.

HOnestly, you can sneak drinks while you are in any club, as long as you are smooth about it. Pre-gaming is key, so you don't have to drink much once you get in.

The best thing to do is find house parties, where the partying doesn't stop till late in the morning.

Good luck to everyone under 21, I had to go through that my first year down there.

so which clubs are the least strict when it comes to IDs? I have a real ID that looks pretty similar to me...

Tripsmarter party ftw!

wow guys, ya'll keep bringing up threads from a LONG time ago...this one is from 2006

lol oh crap, didnt even notice that

I did!