Outdoor Fun ~ Pensacola Beach
The outdoor opportunities for adventure along the stretch of Pensacola Beach are endless. Visitors can access Gulf Islands National Seashore on both sides of Pensacola Beach, perfect for biking, snorkeling, scuba diving, or kayaking. Visit monuments, forts and museums dedicated to the vast history of the area’s oldest city. Other activities such as sailing, surfing, jet-skiing and parasailing can also be enjoyed on the ocean waters. Whether you choose to simply stroll down the beach and collect seashells, swim, or embark on something more adventurous, are you are sure to stay busy with all the available activities surrounding the Pensacola Beach area.
| Aquatic Charters’ Chase-N-Fins Dolphin Cruises Enjoy this scenic ride and dolphin cruise into Pensacola Bay down to Ft. Pickens. Along the way you’ll enjoy viewing multiple historic forts and lighthouses. Along with dolphins, you’ll have a great look at a variety of wildlife including pelicans, herons, turtles, spinner sharks and more. 850.492.6337 Southern guests receive Southern Perks. |
Big Lagoon State Park - Offering water and nature related activities such as fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing on the Intracoastal Waterway, this is a is a beautiful area to visit. Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries. For Information about Big Lagoon State Park, call 850.492.1595
Bonifay Water Sports, Inc. – 460 Pensacola Beach Blvd., 850.932.0633
Civil War Soldiers Museum - View 4200 square feet of exhibits and discover the unique role Pensacola played during the Civil War. 850.469.1900
Dive Pros – 7203 Hwy 98 West, 850.456.8845
Fort Pickens - Explore the largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay, Florida, and its navy yard. Begun in 1829, completed in 1834, and used until the 1940s, this is a wonderful outing for the entire family.
Gulf Breeze Zoo- Sitting on over 50 acres and with hundreds of animals to see, The Zoo is a must for all to visit! There is the traditional option to walk the park or you can the take train, which takes visitors through sections where animals roam free and wildlife lives in the open. 850.932.2229
Key Sailing – 500 Quietwater Beach Rd., 850.932.5520
LaFitte Cove Marina – 1010 Ft. Pickens Rd., 850.934.7112
National Museum of Naval Aviation - Located on Pensacola Naval Air station, enjoy hands-on history of naval aviation and see aircraft and artifacts representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. 850.452.3604
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club – 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd., 850.934.8757
Pensacola Museum of Art - Becoming the foundation for the visual arts in Pensacola over the last 40 years, the museum offers art, music, films and classes for children and adults. 850.432.6247
Radical Rides, Inc. – 444 Pensacola Beach Blvd., 850.934.9743
Scuba Shack – 711 S. Palafox Street, 850.433.4319
The Gulf Islands National Seashore, located on Pensacola Beach, offers a variety of plant and animal life to explore and there is an excursion that will appeal to nearly everyone. From snorkeling to the 7 mile trek to Fort Pickens, where you can expect to encounter nesting shore birds such as Osprey and Great Blue Herons, everyone is sure to find something to enjoy. Listed below are just a few of the many nature adventures to take advantage of while in the Pensacola Beach area.
