Wife and three kids and I are looking at PCB for a family vacation, probably in July. I've read some horror stories about some places and I was looking for some advice? We don't need luxury, but looking for a decent place on the beach. Any suggestions???

We always stay at the Mariner West on Thomas Drive. It is family-oriented. Here is the link.
Mariner West Condominiums | Panama City Beach, Florida

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Thanks much! Looks like a nice place.

We have several hotels advertising with us... all of them are good choices... but I think Chateau, Edgewater, Boardwalk and Beach Tower stand out as family hotels:
Panama City Beach Hotels & Resorts

Also, check out Sandpiper Beacon... I haven't been inside any of their rooms in quite a while, but they have an indoor water park and mini golf for kids:
Panama City Beach Hotels - Florida Family Vacations - Spring Break in Panama City Beach Florida

Splash Resort also has an indoor water park:
Splash Resort Condominiums - Panama City Beach, Florida

Good luck and welcome to the boards!

I would check out the Flamingo. It is a smaller hotel with a beautiful garden and nice clean rooms. Nothing fancy, but the price makes up for it.

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Shores of Panama is my pick. Heres the link
Shores of Panama Resort | Panama City Beach, Florida | Gulf Front Condominium Vacation Rentals | Panama City Beach Condos | Oaseas Resorts

Hey, what part of KY are you from?

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There is a pleasure in the pathless woods;
There is a rapture on the lonely shore;
There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in it's roar:
I love not man the less, but Nature more....

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