Recreation in Pensacola Beach

Attractions ~ Naval Museum ~ Pensacola Beach

Fort Pickens

Pensacola Beach and the surrounding areas including Pensacola and Gulf Breeze offer numerous recreational activities to choose from for the entire family.   Take the family for a walk down historic Downtown Pensacola or venture to one of the many museums to learn the history of the area or maybe an afternoon spent at the Zoo where a wildlife experience awaits you with over 900 animals!

Civil War Soldiers Museum - View 4200 square feet of exhibits and discover the unique role Pensacola played during the Civil War. 850.469.1900

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.

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 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

The Zoo- Sitting on over 50 acres and with over 900 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 tour train which takes visitors through sections where animals roam free and wildlife lives in the open.  850.932.2229