Welcome to Tyndall
Air Force Base for military families to live, work, and play bayside
Located on a peninsula just 12 miles southeast of Panama City is Tyndall, a residential community for active duty Air Force families. Tyndall provides housing and other essentials for those who live on base and exclusive amenities, including a grocery store and a center with a food court, barber shop, and more. Newly-renovated single-family homes with modern accents, spacious floor plans, and easy walkability to everything Tyndall offers are situated along quiet residential streets. Incredible views of the East and Saint Andrew Bays are found from almost any spot on the base; residents are just a short drive away from many of the Emerald Coast’s most famous beaches. The eateries, shopping, and entertainment nearby make Tyndall an ideal station for beach lovers.
What to Love
- Tight-knit community feel
- On-site food options, including a food court and sports lounge
- Panoramic views of land and sea
Local Lifestyle
Life in Tyndall is all about a strong sense of community. Residents spend quality time with each other, often visiting Tyndall’s on-site library, seasonal pool, waterside parks, and state-of-the-art playgrounds or joining up for workouts at Tyndall Fitness and Sports Center. Tyndall offers many family-friendly activities, including an arts and crafts center, a summer camp for kids, and Tyndall’s Fam Camp, a recreational facility offering picnic tables, fire pits, ping pong tables, and more.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment
Patrons who venture north into Panama City will find oysters cooked in various ways at Gene’s Oyster Bar. This casual establishment may be small, but it serves up a big-time flavor. Guests can find more than just oysters on the menu with seafood specials like fried crab, grilled shrimp, and well-seasoned grouper sandwiches.
ReelTime Fishers is perfect for Tyndall residents who want to cook their own seafood at home. This seafood market and restaurant, native to Panama City, is only a quick drive away from Tndall and offers fresh, high-quality wholesale meat perfect for steaming and frying. Grab the needed items, then stop at the market’s restaurant for a finely-cooked meal. The menu includes favorites like crab dip, oyster stew, catfish platters, and steamed snow crab legs.
American diner Coram’s Steak and Egg’s expansive breakfast and lunch menu have Tyndall residents flocking to Panama City. Heaping piles of waffles, Philly steak omelets, and homemade biscuits and gravy impress the morning crowd, and dishes like slow-cooked ribeye, housemade chili, and grilled chicken have become longtime dinner favorites. Dine in or have your food delivered.
Things to Do
Tyndall’s central location allows residents to enjoy nearby festivities. Annual festivals like Jazz by the Bay offer two days of family-friendly entertainment from highly-regarded jazz groups in various styles, including bebop, big band, and more.
The highly-popular Flluxe Art Festival combines street painting, colorful murals, project art, music, and more to transform downtown Panama City into a creative wonderland. Attend a class hosted by a professional street artist or listen to live music from local artists.
Salute to Freedom celebrates the fourth of July with a professional fireworks display in downtown Panama City and is a community-wide favorite.
Blessing of the Fleet and Burning of the Socks has become a long-held tradition. Every year, locals gather to say goodbye to winter’s cold weather and wish sea vessels safe travels by burning socks to symbolize the start of warmer, sunnier weather. Food and entertainment are held throughout the event, including live music and a boat parade.
Schools
Students who live on Tyndall’s Air Force Base will attend school in the Bay District Schools area. Notable schools in or around Tyndall include: