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About Club La Vela

Club La Vela sits on the famous Thomas Drive corridor in Panama City Beach, FL. Historically a large-scale nightclub and entertainment complex with nine themed rooms and a Concert Coliseum, it hosted MTV Spring Break broadcasts and WCW Nitro events during its peak. While the building has been described as closed/derelict since 2018's Hurricane Michael and remains not publicly confirmed as demolished, it still appears in local history as a major nightlife hub. This page provides practical information for visitors—parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options—so you can plan ahead if you’re exploring the area or researching venue history for future events. We’ve included affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure convenient arrangements during your stay in Panama City Beach.

Venue details like seating arrangements have not been publicly updated in recent years. Historically, Club La Vela featured multiple themed rooms and a Concert Coliseum with a total capacity of around 6,000 patrons. If you’re looking to visit or research similar venues, consider nearby hotels along Thomas Drive and Front Beach Road, and rely on Bay County Transit for local transportation options. Always verify current access and status with local listings before planning a trip.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 8813 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408.
  • Venue type: Nightclub / entertainment complex with multiple themed rooms and a pool deck.
  • Historical capacity: 6,000 patrons.
  • Current status: Closed since 2018 after Hurricane Michael; described as closed/derelict in 2025; not publicly confirmed as demolished.
  • Notable events hosted: MTV Spring Break broadcasts; WCW Nitro events in the late 1990s; hosted major concert acts in its peak years.
  • Seating/chart: No public seating chart currently available; historically included nine theme rooms and a Concert Coliseum.
  • Parking: Public parking options exist in PCB; on-site parking historically; parking along Thomas Drive; parking passes often available via ticket sites.
  • Transit: Bay County Transit serves the area; local bus routes (e.g., Bayway/7) near Front Beach Rd; Moovit lists nearby stops.
  • Nearby hotels: Multiple hotels along Thomas Drive/Front Beach Rd, e.g., Top of the Gulf (8817 S Thomas Dr) and Laketown Wharf (9902 S Thomas Dr).