Getting There
By plane:
The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) near Panama City Beach in West Bay, FL, is 17 miles from Carillon, and this is where I recommend you fly. It is served by Delta (direct from Atlanta) and Southwest (direct from Baltimore, Houston, Nashville, and St. Louis). Please see www.iflybeaches.com for more information!
The Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) in Ft. Walton is 48 miles from Carillon Beach, about an hour drive. See www.flyvps.com for more about this airport.
From the airport to Carillon Beach:
If you are not renting a car or having someone pick you up, I recommend arranging transportation with Sunshine Shuttle, (850) 650-6333. It is a $55 flat rate from ECP to Carillon ($105 from VPS) for up to 2 adults + $15 for each additional passenger. Book ahead of time. Taxis should also be available at the airport, cost varies.
By car:
Carillon Beach is a 4.75 hour drive from New Orleans, a 9 hour drive from Shreveport, and a 19 hour drive from NYC.
From the west: From Mobile, AL, follow I-10 East to FL State Highway 331. Exit and proceed south approximately 45 miles to US Highway 98. Turn left (east) on 98 and drive 13 miles. After you cross the Lake Powell bridge, the entrance to Carillon Beach will be 1/4 mile on your right.
From the east: From Tallahassee, FL, follow I-10 West to FL State Highway 79. Exit and proceed south on Highway 79 approximately 45 miles to US Highway 98. Turn right (west) on 98 and drive 5 miles. Pass a Winn Dixie and proceed through a stop light. From the light, Carillon Beach is 1/4 mile on your left.
For GPS, use the address 100 Carillon Market Street, Panama City Beach, FL 32413.
Getting Around
Bicycles
Bikes are a great way to get around Carillon Beach. Some of the beach houses provide bikes, check with your owner! If you’d like to rent a bike for the weekend, see the below:
Shipwreck at Carillon
(850) 230-9500
www.shipwreckltd.com
Bamboo Bike Rentals in Rosemary Beach
(850) 231-0770
www.bamboobicyclecompany.com
Golf Carts
A golf cart is another fun option for navigating Carillon. If you wish to rent a cart for use during your stay, please contact one of these companies:
Panama City Golf Carts, LLC
850.233.5525
www.pcgolfcarts.com
Golf Depot Inc.
850.249.6700
www.golfdepotinc.net
Electric Cart Company
850.622.2000
www.electriccartcompany.com
This page was originally created for our wedding guests in 2013, but I have kept the information online for anyone visiting Carillon Beach! NOTE: information may not be up-to-date