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Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort is the perfect Spring Break destination for family trips and friend getaways alike. Offering the ideal mix of island-style relaxation, nonstop activities, and easy access to the region’s most popular attractions, Panama City Beach is the ultimate location for a vacation worth dreaming of.

Whether you're traveling with the whole extended family or embarking on an escape with your best friends, the resort blends the privacy of vacation homes with the convenience of luxury amenities, creating a best-of-both-worlds getaway where every member of your spring break crew finds their perfect way to unwind.

Endless Ways to Spring Break

Spring Break at Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort is anything but one-size-fits-all. From relaxed beach days to sun-soaked adventures, there are endless ways to build your perfect trip. Families return year after year for unforgettable memories, and friend groups love the resort’s mix of fun, convenience, and coastal comfort. It’s everything you need right outside your doorstep.

Top things Spring Break crews love:

  • Resort Oasis Pool Deck featuring a 2-acre oasis pool, two H2O Adventure slides, and a 425-foot lazy river
  • Three on-site dining options including License to Chill, Joe Merchant’s Provisions, and Salty Rim Bar
  • 580 feet of private beach access
  • Resort Clubhouse with Fin City Arcade and Fins Up! Fitness Center
  • Live music, special events, and activities for all ages
  • Private vacation homes with modern amenities and room for the whole crew

Your Guide to Family Spring Break in Panama City Beach

Welcome to the ultimate family escape on the Gulf Coast. With sun, surf, and endless attractions, families will find no shortage of things to do in and around the resort.

Begin your adventure at Pier Park, a lively hub with more than 100 shops, great dining, and entertainment for kids and adults alike. For an exotic adventure, visit the animals at ZooWorld or take your seats at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show for acrobatics, sword fights, and a four-course feast.

Explore the outdoors and head to St. Andrews State Park for swimming, snorkeling, birdwatching, and white-sand beaches. From there, hop on the ferry to discover the untouched beauty of Shell Island, a stunning, undeveloped stretch of paradise perfect for families.

Back at the resort, parents can relax by the Oasis Pool while kids float the lazy river or race down the waterslides. Make time for our private beach, where the sugar-white sands and Gulf waters set the scene for memory-making days. When hunger hits, License to Chill offers delicious coastal bites the whole family will love.

Our spacious vacation homes offer everything you need for comfort and convenience, from full kitchens to cozy living areas, perfect for families who love the ease of spreading out and settling in.

Your Guide to the Ultimate Friends’ Spring Break Getaway

Spring Break is the perfect reason to gather your friends for a sun-soaked escape of your own. From celebrating milestones, taking a long-overdue reunion trip, or simply needing a quiet beachside retreat, Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort sets the stage for an unforgettable friends’ getaway.

Stay and Play

Start poolside at the Oasis Pool Deck, where your crew can float the lazy river, coast down the waterslides, or grab frozen drinks from License to Chill. For beach lovers, our private shoreline offers plenty of room for sunbathing, swimming, and beach games.

Explore Paradise

When you're ready to explore, make your way back to the vibrant scene at Pier Park for shopping sprees, dining, and live entertainment or spend the day paddleboarding at St. Andrews State Park or take the ferry and explore the natural beauty of Shell Island.

Nights to Remember

As the sun sets, enjoy live music and programming at the resort, head out for a waterfront dinner, or unwind in your private vacation home, ideal for game nights, movie marathons, or simply catching up with the people you love most.

Why Friends Love It Here

Private bedrooms help everyone recharge, full kitchens make preparing meals a breeze, and shared living spaces mean your group gets the best mix of fun and privacy. It’s the perfect home base for the perfect week with your favorite people.

Your Spring Break, Your Story

Whether your Spring Break vision looks like family-friendly adventures, laid-back beach days, or a fun-filled friends' reunion, Margaritaville Beach Cottage Resort brings every version to life. With the blend of Panama City Beach attractions, resort amenities, and private vacation homes, it's the ideal destination for making memories you’ll treasure long after the sun sets. 

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