Gulf Shores vs Panama City Beach. Which is better for you?

[@Ameratis]

Grew up going to Gulf Shores. Then started going to the Destin-PCB area as an adult and go annually with family. Taking my parents this year for their 50th anniversary!

[@barnmom7777]

Gulf Shores is my favorite place on the planet! Fun fact: my parents had a house on west beach on stilts right on the beach for years in my young married days. I know all the fun places to eat and go. You must go to Fair Hope Alabama some time too. It’s about an hour from gulf shores and is such a fun quaint little town!! Go eat at Mikees next time too! Yummm! Florabama is too much of a party scene for me… we shop, beach, cook, and eat out! Love it!

[@sandrababb6211]

Love love Gulf Shores. Outgrew PCB

[@robynlawrence6509]

Never really comment on KZbin but you guys just reminded me of where I spent all my summers with my Mom and Dad. We would camp at Gulf Shores State Park. Thanks for the walk or bike ride down memory lane. Keep it up guys.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate it

[@doloresnash287]

We live in Panama City Beach and March is crazy busy, summer is too. But fall and winter is lovely!!

[@wandrousvindella716]

Great vlog! You covered the "Redneck Riviera" Spent my childhood summer vacations at PCB on the "miracle mile". Then my children were able to experience PCB at the mom & pop motels before the condo's came in. I believe the entire gulf coast is family friendly, but yes, spring breakers take over & its a rite of passage your senior year. Destin or Seaside are nice for couples. PCB is just tradition for me. All the things!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks for doing all the things! We appreciate it!

[@Luv2Bhitched]

Doing all the things. We really like the Gulf Shores area. Been there many many times (actually in Orange Beach right now) and thanks to watching you guys we have finally decided to rent ebikes and ride some of the trails. We have walked several of them, but today.....we ebike!!

[@thechuckanddebbieshow4093]

We live in Panama City Beach. Chucks Dad was the first contractor at PCB to have a license to build. My family moved to PCB in 1978 and built The Ocean Opry Music Show. (Like Branson entertainment) We love our home! We're not thrilled with all the big condo take over. We used to be more Mom and Pop. It's still home and always will be. ❤️ our spring break is not a favorite. Skip March, the rest of the year is about families!! ❤️

[@braxtonwinfrey6661]

We love camping at Gulf Shores State Park and have been there multiple times, we also stayed at Big Lagoon State Park and last few times, Fort Pickens. When we were younger and children at home we would go to Panama City and in our senior years, Gulf Shores

[@scottbarnett1372]

Flora-Bama has been around since the 70's! It's name comes from the bar staddles the Florida and Alabama state lines, thus Flora-Bama!! It used to be a small liquor store with a tiny bar in the back.

[@susanbrandon4103]

We're Gulf Shores people...but that's because we lived up the road in Fairhope for 10 years. They have a great arts and crafts festival in Fairhope in March that is a must see. The town is adorable, too.

[@mimihoward4798]

FloraBama is Florida/Alabama, it’s located on the state line at Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida

[@kenschernekau9805]

You have hit at most the places we go to visiting our daughter in Orange beach. We were the ones a year ago that went through a hail storm there and had our RV totaled. glad you had a good time. Have to go back for the mullet toss compitition. Next time go to the Warf, has a couple good resturants and farris wheel.

[@thomasluebbe9524]

Currently sitting in our rig at Gulf Shores State Park. We must have just missed you. We just got here today. Heading to Flora-Bama tomorrow.

[@oceanlover6964]

Guys!!! You should do a hutle down there next year!! That would be a great place

[@robertdoyen5434]

Looks like a great place to go must be you are the second KZbinr I had a video on this just this week hope you stay safe with all the storms heading your way thanks from Wisconsin getting snow up here today

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Spring storms are a lot crazier in an RV than being in our traditional home! Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. We really appreciate it!

[@vincentkelley6659]

Another GREAT video, the comparison gives us great insight on two new areas to check out. The amount of bike of trails is outstanding !!

[@PughAnita]

Great vibe comparison! Since we live north of PCB. We would probably choose anywhere but here. 😀 safe travels

[@kenandgwenhislop3176]

Great video guys so happy you were able to enjoy Gulf Shores and the area. We stayed at orange beach last summer with the family. The grandchild loved the beach and the pirate ship cruise.

[@jeffbateman5852]

Wow we spent February at Emerald Coast RV Resort. Wish our paths had crossed but maybe another day. It is a beautiful park and convenient location in PCB. Friends in the area say March is hopping with spring break. Thanks for the comparison. Safe Travels😊

[@estherrodriguez9724]

Cheers to great adventures! Love y’all!

[@SeizetheDayinPanamaCityB-ho6cp]

Nice video and comparisons. We LOVE PCB so much that we bought a vacation condo there. I'm very interested in more comparisons like PCB vs Destin.

[@oceanlover6964]

Lol I'm just seeing this video. Damn guys we keep missing each other by like a day. I was down the beach and the Flora Bama April 2nd and 3rd.

[@vickywray7285]

Ahh, the beaches, ocean and sunshine, so much nicer than PA currently is, so envious!

[@keriolson3384]

Love PCB!!! But I think I need to go to Florabama! That place looks like fun!!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Girl just from the comments and online interaction we have had I know you would love it. And I (Sheila) would like to go there with you!! Girls night!!

[@waynecornwell2321]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@robmcneill2967]

I'm a little high energy and love to be busy almost all the time so I'm thinking Panama city. That was a cool pub/hang out at the end...great choice Todd!!

[@davidbranson1491]

Doing all the things. Thank you for sharing. Hope to see you next weekend at the meetup.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

We will be there! See you then

[@joanzaleski1763]

We feel lucky to have a reservation at Gulf State Park later this month. We will be in Perdido Key before that. Looking forward to a bike friendly area. In Navarre now, and it is the least bike-friendly place we’ve stayed. We must be right behind you, as we also experienced severe storms and tornado warnings a few days ago.

[@Giesis]

Good times!! I am biased to Panama city also. Love the Florida Panhandle.

[@tabathahewston]

We live in Pensacola and go to Orange Beach occasionally. We're not beach goers but like the laid back vibe when we just want to chill. I agree Destin has a lively vibe but I don't care for all the large crowds that comes with tourism. Loved the video!!!

[@c.victoriaritchie3466]

That was fun! My niece lives in Moblie Alabama and she's always posting pictures of her and friends at Flora Bama I wouldn't be surprised if she was there 😊

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@alwayshome9070]

Definitely a Gulf shores guy. Great show 👍

[@rjrvadventures]

Great video! We haven't camped in Florida yet. We are thinking the Tampa show next year. Thanks for showing us around!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Oh that will be fun! We are doing a huddle in Florida in February- maybe you could join us!

[@rickhill909]

Another great video

[@raising8]

Very cool! My adventure had would love to shade me at either of these places!!

[@calvinchristensen4949]

You are rubbing it in. We got our Himiway bikes this winter and waiting for the snow to be gone. Have fun.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Welllll we didn't mean to rub it in lol but seriously riding the bike on the beach in the winter is pretty stinking amazing! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dianasellars6114]

More places to add to the travel adventures..... thanks for the tips and comparisons

[@scottsmith922]

Nice review, fun video!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks Scott!

[@suejoegiachero2199]

This brought back fond memories of one of our favorite campgrounds: St. Andrews State Park in Panama City. Loved your video.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

I'd love to get in that park sometime! Seems to be in high demand

[@suejoegiachero2199]

@@SwitchItUpLife I thought you rode your bikes on the beach there last winter.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

@@suejoegiachero2199 yes but we didn't get to stay in the campground in Fiona

[@suejoegiachero2199]

@@SwitchItUpLife Fiona might feel a bit too cozy there. HOWEVER.the campground was supposed to be undergoing lots of upgrades.

[@southerngypsy-pollyburnett3104]

I want to lose track of the day of the week 🤣 I love the beach. That is a great place to lose track and just enjoy. Enjoyed the video.

[@cindysmith7600]

Thanks for the comparison! We usually stay in a VRBO in Destin near Henderson Beach State Park (heading there in June). We will be there for a week so thinking we will take the top and doors off the jeep and head down to check out PCB while we're there! That is of course after we rent the pontoon boat and head to Crab Island!

[@michaelrowley9275]

Between Panama City and Destin there's Topsail Hill Preserve State Park which might be the most beautiful beach in the USA. With low crowds because its only State park campers and people who pay a daily use fee. Grayton Beach State Park is nice also, they are both awesome campgrounds and man-made reefs to snorkel as well. 30A and Seaside (where the movie The Truman Show Jim Carey) and the bike path that runs the entire 30A, No buildings over 4 stories near beach.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Great tips!! Thank you

[@mercywas]

FloraBama. Half in Florida half in Alabama

[@fred_brunell]

Look at those sandy beaches!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

So much amazing sand!

[@southerngypsy-pollyburnett3104]

I had a homemade Bushwacker by someone from that area. SO good 👍. I think it has Kaloua in it.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hey Polly! Thanks for stopping by!

[@rvadventureexplorer]

You guys are always so much fun. We love watching your channel. Keep being awesome...

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thank you for watching, we really appreciate it

[@lisabeel5120]

We’re a Gulf Shores Orange Beach fan. But then we were there with our married children and grandchildren … plus, we’ve not been to panama beach yet 😎🤣. Love how Sheila is embracing and sliding in those reminders to “do all things” 👍. Cheers from KC ~lisa b.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks Lisa for doing all the things! I know you will do them even if not reminded :-)

[@jdnunnery1082]

Both look like they would be fun to stay at. Ice cream alcohol sounds really interesting and worth trying. Switch it Up!!

[@tinacutright1133]

Gulf Shores is more family oriented and less crowed than PBC. We have a week trip planned in June at Gulf Shores. We live in Alabama so it’s nice being a 3 1/2 hour drive. My daughter attends The University of South Alabama so we use her as a reason to go to Gulf Shores more often then PBC. We have camped at St Andrews State park which is on the bay and the jetties on the beach.

[@trevorkraklow4100]

GREAT VIDEO!!! Your video has helped me decide of the two areas in future travels....

[@SwitchItUpLife]

That's fantastic!

[@janetsimmons9292]

Wanted to say, love the reviews. We’ve been to Panama City beach and love it. I’m wanting to get to gulf shores Al.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thank you Janet! Hope you to to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area

[@rayfoor51]

Loved this video… St. Andrews st park is awesome and quiet regardless of the season.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Great tip!

[@greghanson5864]

Nice orientation video. Very odd that the two of you would find different locations the place you would enjoy most. Crazy!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Bizarre right lol

[@anthonyfreed4494]

This is a grate video.

[@nproctor74]

You need to ride the ferry to Dauphin Island.. also a great campground there!!

[@pennyfelger9134]

The Bushwacker is from STT. You must go there to experience it. The best!!! ❤️🥰

[@andycommonsincanada]

Hey Guys, love this format Re comparison between two RV parks at once. Can’t wait to come and explore these amazing places. But. As a huge QUEEN fan. I have to say that the band at the end absolutely murdered that song. Thought that Todd should have got up on stage and do his FREDDY MERCURY Impression.. How cool would that have been eh ?

[@timhardy99]

Check out St. Andrews State Park in Panama City. Our favorite place. Love the jetties!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Will do! Thanks for the tip

[@campingalan]

Very fun!! If you are still in the Gulf Shores area, LuLu's can be a fun place to grab lunch or dinner. It's a tiki restaurant on the inner coastal waterway that is owned by Jimmy Buffet's sister. I'm not sure if a bike path goes there. I would fly into Gulf Shores airport when doing training and would do the 1ish mile walk to LuLu's. Safe travels!!

[@richardfoote4518]

Gulf Stare Park is a great park but since Covid it is hard to get in.

[@AngelaJonesCreates]

I was just at Panama Beach last week

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Beautiful right??

[@n1uno1965]

I really enjoy the variety of places you share with us. I am sure the comparison videos are a bear to edit, but it shows us the differences! Your efforts are greatly appreciated🖖🏻🙏🏻👍🏻😘 So looking forward to April 9th! 🖖🏻🙏🏻👍🏻😘

[@SwitchItUpLife]

We are too! See you in a couple weeks

[@tommyg5346]

Been to both many times along with Destin. Reservations for RV in Pensacola Beach beginning of June. Chose to avoid Panama City and Destin this year. Thanks for the education!!!

[@Carpo74]

Hi guys all the way from Australia! Just found your channel and you guys are hilarious! Todd has anyone ever told you that you look like Jeff Goldblum? 🤣

[@bobmakow55]

Having lived in Lynn Haven and stayed at Gulf Shores State Park I like Gulf Shores much better.

[@4everlandrv988]

Thanks for the information, we will be going through those areas this summer. Check out Destin FL . Research Crab Island. It's a sand bar in the channel where boaters anchor out, swim, and get food and drinks from a floating bar/restaurant.

[@johnemahizer8747]

Hi from the EMAHIZERs!!!

[@llg421]

Check out Fairhope Al it’s an Artist community, a really different vibe.

[@OffRampAdventures]

Got to vote for Gulf Shores!

[@byronwilkerson7018]

Gulf Shores is, along with Gatlinburg, our favorite place on earth.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Yet Gatlinburg is a high energy spot --- but it's one of our favorite places as well! Mark your calendar for an April Huddle in that area!!

[@byronwilkerson7018]

@@SwitchItUpLife talona ridge and Gatlinburg!! Too much fun. Hopefully the forest fires didn’t do much damage earlier this week.

[@terricarlson5106]

C4YT.. And, Matt! I grew up vacationing in both places. Loved them both. Have family in Orange Beach now. I prefer Gulf Shores in this season of life, more slow-paced and relaxing. Now, back in my 20s, I preferred PCB for the nightlife 😁

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hello Friend! Hugs and prayers 🥰

[@mikeehrhart9488]

Another great video!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks Mike!

[@ronvandermolen8676]

We go there every year and sign our names on the awning

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Very cool place!

[@kennethread5637]

Just joined stayed last week in Gulfshores it is a different vib Very calm hey what kind of bikes do you ride

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Welcome to our channel!! Thanks for watching- we ride Himiway ebikes. Love them!

[@wilmabosgraaf9706]

Hey we are here!

[@pennyfelger9134]

And STT is my favorite!!! May be too calm for Sheila 😎😅

[@badgerpa9]

My jam is Rhubarb, my jelly is grape. Gulf shore is nice.

[@sherriewilson4379]

Nice comparison. We spent the month of Feb. in a condo on beach, very close to the State Park. Rode the bike trail and toured the campground. When did you make your reservations for Gulf State Park? I kept looking for your rig as we rode they the campground, one month to early😎

[@tracyschannel9648]

I am kinda biased Panama city beach it's my home base. Saint Adrew's state park is right on the beach. Just avoid Spring Break time.

[@mgalaviz100]

Mexico Beach ⛱️

[@matsulli2086]

Great video. We are heading to Florida next fall/winter, but struggling some with RV site reservations. How far in advance have you had to book for Florida, or have you winged it?

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Florida in the winter is hard…..book as soon as you possibly can! I’ve started already and can’t get some of the spots I wanted ☹️

[@mike_adams]

We've stayed both places several times over the years. Prefer the "camping" at Gulf Shores. But find the water quality and beach experience better at Panama City.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Spot on!

[@mimihoward4798]

I totally agree!

[@sherylstone2296]

is PCB super crowded all the time? looking to go end of May, into June

[@mike_adams]

@@sherylstone2296 .. typically. Very popular spring break location .. then into June kids out of school and family beach excursions thru the summer.

[@Cbo1963]

I’ll have to decide when we get to go there! But since I’m a woman I’m going with Shelia. 😀😃😄😁😆😂😂🤣🤣sorry Todd. ❤️

[@SpykersB]

Aaaaah a day at the beach, and slurping that boozy icecream drink 😋 so much to look forward too! Lol 🍻

[@sandylipscomb7003]

GULF SHORES!!!

[@gregorymg2006]

Kansas peeps

[@bv2858]

What brand are your bikes?

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Himiway - we love them they are heavy so they feel very sturdy. If you decide to get one and use the code SwitchItUp you can get $50 off.

[@edholtgraver7771]

Are they the same bikes as before? They look larger.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

These are the same ones we started with. Thanks for sticking around all this time with us!

[@phillipolanger9116]

How do I get text messages from you guys. My wife Debbie loves watching the videos. Thinks Todd is the bomb!! She gets them. Thanks from Phil from Detroit.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

We don't send out texts -- she might get instagram notifications check and see if that is what she has. Thanks Phil

[@RVCruisin]

Which Himiway does Sheila ride?

[@SwitchItUpLife]

The Step Thru cruiser

[@jamesgritz404]

How do you like your new bikes?

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hey James - these are the Himiway's we got right before we left we still really enjoy them. We have right at 400 miles on them so far - so fun and allow us to go more places than we could without them that's for sure!

[@barbaraspiecher4084]

I know this is not about the video, but I have not received by switch it up banner and bingo card. Can you help!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hey Barbara our tracking information shows that it was delivered on 2/14 by USPS at the front door. Email me at [e-mail] please let’s figure out where it went!

[@ddpachall]

Tacky Jacks has way better ( the best) Bushwackers!! The Flora Bama is crazy during mullet toss

[@lynnejennings8390]

i vote for Panama City

[@yvonnedrescher8514]

Hi from Pa

[@janetsimmons9292]

You 2 are like Lucy & Dezi

[@SwitchItUpLife]

🤣

[@dianashelton1371]

I missed it…..what was name of Panama City RV park

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Emerald Coast RV Park - thanks for watching Diana!

[@TheViewfromBethlehem]

Taxes... grrrrrrrrr!! Gulf Shores (Baldwin County) Alabama... local sales - and lodging tax applied to RV Sites... 10%. Panama City (Bay County) Florida... local sales and lodging tax... 7.5%.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Yes - crazy that just across the border is the place to go get groceries!