Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida
Upper Grand Lagoon is a community of 17,232 people in Bay County, Florida.
Why visit Upper Grand Lagoon
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 50 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hathaway Bridge, Miracle Strip Amusement Park, Ripley's Believe It or Not! and St. Andrew School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Upper Grand Lagoon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Upper Grand Lagoon
Upper Grand Lagoon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bay County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,778 at the 2020 census, up from 13,963 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Miracle Strip Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
Former American amusement park
Museums and landmarks4
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum · 2.6 mi
9907 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
St. Andrew School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Florida, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes45
Guadalajara Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
Guadalajara Mexican Grill, founded in 2006 and located in Panama City, FL, serves authentic Mexican cuisine to the greater surrounding...
8730 Thomas Drive, Panama City
Mo-Su 11:00-21:45
La Michoacana Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.6 mi
4003 US 98, Panama City
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:30, Sa 09:00-20:30, Su 09:00-18:30
Sip & Bite Bistro
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
Founded in 2025, Sip & Bite Bistro brings the flavors of Europe to Panama City, FL, and its surrounding areas. We specialize in fresh...
8730 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach
Su-Sa 11:00-20:00
The Gathering Spot at H&G
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
Welcome to The Gathering Spot at H&G, your go-to dining destination nestled in the heart of Panama City Beach, FL. Our specialty lies in...
7940 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Su closed, Mo-Sa 17:00-21:00
Rick's Shaved Ice
Ice cream · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
Su-Sa 12:00-20:00
33 more on the map.
Where to stay50
Fairfield Inn & Suites Panama City Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
7718 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Home2 Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
7710 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach
Homewood Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
47 Chip Seal Parkway, Panama City Beach
KOA Holiday RV Park and Campground
Campground · 1.7 mi
9010 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach
Boardwalk Beach Resort Hotel & Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
9600 South Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries26
A. Gary Walsingham Academy
School · 1.4 mi
44 Chip Seal Parkway, Panama City Beach
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
School · 4.8 mi
1311 Balboa Ave, Panama City
Breakfast Point Academy
School · 3.5 mi
601 N Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City Beach
Healthcare2
Bay Medical Sacred Heart Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
2421 Pine Drive, Panama City Beach
Map of Upper Grand Lagoon
160 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 (5 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
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Lower Grand Lagoon 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Pretty Bayou 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Cedar Grove 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Lynn Haven 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Panama City Beach 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Springfield 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Parker 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Callaway 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Laguna Beach 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Panama City 14 mi east, about 23 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
- PC St Andrews School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hathaway Bridge West, Balon Greyjoy, CC0
- Miracle Strip Amusement Park, Postcard from 1970s, CC BY-SA 4.0
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