The Cove

The Cove is located directly East of Downtown Panama City.  Located on a peninsula and bordered by Massalina Bayou, Bunkers Cove, Lake Van Vac, and Watson Bayou.  This area was developed beginning in the early 1900s to the 1950s.  This is an historic neighborhood with alleys behind houses with mature live oaks.  Houses take on a craftsman style and can be under a thousand square feet or large houses on bunkers cove with ten times that.  There is lots of waterfront in this area offering deep water and quick access to the pass.  The protected bayous are a favorite for sailboats seeking safe harbor.  The Cove, or Bunker's Cove, is a place that remains virtually untouched by time. Nestled within the confines of beautiful Panama City and only a stone's throw away from St. Andrews Bay, The Cove abounds with rich tradition and charm. Before tourism moved farther south, the area was a haven for those from more hectic locales, with local businessmen including A.J. Gay, T.H. Harmon, W.C. Sherman, L.H. Howell, and H.L. Suddeth promoting the area's heavily forested, game-rich peninsula. The surrounding waters teemed with snapper, flounder, crabs, and shrimp, supporting locals and drawing tourists, including actor Clark Gable. Amidst changing times, the neighborhood has survived and continues to thrive. Residents and tourists alike will discover what it was like to live, work, and play in The Cove of yesteryear. Snapshot glimpses of the past bring to life the neighborhood as it is fondly remembered-the corner markets, the shipyard and air corps neighbors, Cove School, and the Cove Hotel.