17462 Front Bch

Horizon South is a low-rise, gated condominium and townhouse community on Panama City Beach developed in 1983. The complex is primarily two-story buildings offering one- and two-bedroom units and several townhouse/loft floorplans. Residences typically include balconies or covered patios, upper-level primary bedrooms, walk-in closets and pantries, combination tub/shower or walk-in showers, and in-unit laundry; select units have interior steps, bunk alcoves or loft sleeping areas. Exterior living is emphasized with private decks, outdoor showers, barbecue areas and a mix of covered and open patios that face landscaped courtyards and water features. The property centers on active shared spaces: four outdoor pools (including a heated seasonal pool and a kiddie pool), hot tub, clubhouse with game rooms, fitness room, and recreational courts for tennis, basketball and shuffleboard, plus an 18-hole mini-golf course and horseshoe pits. Parking is surface-level with guest spaces; the community permits short-term rentals and is frequently offered furnished for turnkey use. On-site management, fenced patios for ground-floor units, and provisions like motorized storm shutters in some homes reflect beach-oriented maintenance and storm preparedness. Located on the west end of the beach a short walk from deeded Gulf access and roughly 2–2.5 miles from Pier Park, the setting combines beach proximity with family-focused, amenity-rich resort living.