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Find Your Place in Bay County
One county. Seven cities. Countless ways to call Bay County home.
From vibrant downtown districts and waterfront neighborhoods to growing family communities and laid-back coastal towns, Bay County offers a variety of places to live, work, build a business, and put down roots.
Located along Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, Bay County includes seven incorporated municipalities—Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, Callaway, Parker, Springfield, and Mexico Beach—along with diverse unincorporated communities extending throughout the county.
Each has its own character, history, amenities, and opportunities. Together, they make Bay County a dynamic place to live, work, visit, and invest.
Explore Our Communities
Panama City
Bay County's county seat and largest municipality, Panama City combines waterfront living, historic neighborhoods, arts and culture, higher education, healthcare, industry, and a growing downtown along St. Andrews Bay.
Panama City Beach
Known around the world for its Gulf beaches, Panama City Beach is much more than a vacation destination. The community combines a major tourism economy with growing residential areas, recreation, entertainment, businesses, and year-round coastal living.
Lynn Haven
Located north of Panama City, Lynn Haven offers a strong sense of community with waterfront access, parks and recreation, established neighborhoods, local businesses, and continued residential and commercial growth.
Callaway
East of Panama City and near Tyndall Air Force Base, Callaway combines residential neighborhoods, local businesses, recreation, waterfront access, and convenient connections to employment centers throughout eastern Bay County.
Parker
Situated along the waters of East Bay and St. Andrews Bay, Parker offers a small-community atmosphere with extensive shoreline, residential neighborhoods, recreation, and close proximity to Tyndall Air Force Base and Panama City.
Springfield
Bordering Panama City and located just minutes from Tyndall Air Force Base, Springfield is a primarily residential community with parks, recreation, public services, and convenient access to businesses and employment throughout central and eastern Bay County.
Mexico Beach
At Bay County's eastern edge, Mexico Beach offers a distinctive small-town coastal lifestyle along the Gulf. Its beaches, boating and fishing opportunities, locally owned businesses, and relaxed atmosphere give the community an identity all its own.
Unincorporated Bay County
Beyond Bay County's seven cities are communities ranging from established neighborhoods to rural areas and rapidly developing parts of the county. These areas offer diverse residential, recreational, and business opportunities while remaining connected to the services and amenities of the greater Bay County community.
One Bay County. Many Ways to Call It Home.
Choosing where to live is about more than finding an address. It's about finding the community that fits your lifestyle, your family, your career, and your plans for the future.
Explore Bay County's communities, discover what makes each one unique, and find the place that feels like home.
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