Metal Detecting at Panama City Beach
Bay County · Panhandle · City/County beach
✅ Allowed
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The rules
No metal shovels; holes no bigger than 2 feet; stay off dunes
Permit: Not required
📞 Call ahead: 850-233-5070 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
27 miles of open beach, high tourist traffic = lost jewelry/coins
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Source: metaldetectingtips.com. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.