Pretty Bayou, Florida
Pretty Bayou is a community of 2,906 people in Bay County, Florida.
Why visit Pretty Bayou
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hathaway Bridge, A. A. Payne-John Christo, Sr., House and St. Andrew School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Pretty Bayou
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pretty Bayou
Pretty Bayou is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bay County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,911 at the 2020 census, down from 3,206 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2018, Hurricane Michael caused significant damage to the city.
From the Wikipedia article Pretty Bayou, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
A. A. Payne-John Christo, Sr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
St. Andrew School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Building in Florida, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes12
Holi Indian Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 0.7 mi
3102 West 23rd Street, Panama City
Persis Biryani Indian Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 0.8 mi
1818 West 23rd Street, Panama City
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
1025 West 23rd Street, Panama City
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.1 mi
4020 West 23rd Street, Panama City
Mo-Th 07:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00
Tudor's Biscuit World
Fast food · American · 0.7 mi
2609 West 23rd Street, Panama City
Where to stay5
Comfort Inn & Suites Panama City - Saint Andrew
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
3602 West Highway 98, Panama City
Churches and places of worship10
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bay County
Place of worship · 1.0 mi
1410 Airport Road, Panama City
Grace Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
1415 Airport Road, Panama City
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries34
A. Gary Walsingham Academy
School · 4.4 mi
44 Chip Seal Parkway, Panama City Beach
Bay Haven Charter Middle School
School · 4.3 mi
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd, Panama City
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
School · 3.4 mi
450 E 11Th St, Panama City
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
School · 2.3 mi
1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City
Healthcare2
St Andrew Community Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
3101 US 98, Panama City
Map of Pretty Bayou
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 45°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 48°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 76°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 75°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 71°F | 7.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Panama City Bay Co Ap (1 mi away), rain and snow from Panama City 5N, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bay County has had 36 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Upper Grand Lagoon 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Lynn Haven 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Cedar Grove 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Lower Grand Lagoon 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Parker 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Panama City 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Callaway 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Panama City Beach 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Laguna Beach 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Mexico Beach 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Panama City FL Christo House02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PC St Andrews School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hathaway Bridge West, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- ISS031-E-80683 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- CEFCO on 23rd Street, Panama City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chevron at FL368 and FL327, Panama City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EF2 damage Panama City, Florida 2022, NWS Tallahassee, Public domain
- A home shifted off its foundation in Panama City, Florida from the tornado, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public domain
- USFWS Aerial Biologist (4901498007), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region, Public domain
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