Things to do in Pensacola
Air Shows
Navy’s Blue Angels at The Naval Aviation Museum
Amusement Places
Dinosaur Adventure Land
In addition to our fantastic rides, Creation Museum, Hands-on
Science Center and special events, you will see some amazing science
demonstrations and find out the truth about dinosaurs.
Fast Eddies Fun Center – go carts and arcade games
Aquarium
Gulfarium – on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, FL
The Arts
American Guild of Organists – Pensacola Chapter – Celebrating the Organ, its music, and its players, in Northwest Florida, nearby Alabama, and wherever people love the ORGAN, the King of Instruments!
Blue Morning Gallery – Created to showcase the work of local artists and to encourage the development of new creative talent within the community.
Choral Society of Pensacola A group of volunteer singers who for 68 years have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and professionalism in Northwest Florida.
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival – Hosting over 200 fine art and fine craft exhibitors, performing artists and heritage artists.
Jazz Society of Pensacola– An organization of business and professional people, musicians, teachers, students and just plain listeners working together for the purpose of advancing jazz music.
Ballet Pensacola– A non-profit organization that provides Northwest Florida with exceptional classical and contemporary dance productions as well as local dancers and emerging professionals with a quality training ground in a professional environment.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus– Provides quality music education and performance opportunities that enrich the lives of children from all religious, racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Pensacola Civic Band – An organization of adult instrumental musicians who want to continue performing in a band after high school and/or college.
Pensacola Little Theatre – The oldest continually producing community theatre in the southeastern United States.
Pensacola Museum of Art – A bridge to the visual arts for the diverse populations of Pensacola and the surrounding communities.
Pensacola Opera – Enrich the culture of Northwest Florida by producing quality opera and making it available to audiences of all ages and to support these productions through education and other community programs.
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra – A non-profit organization, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra relies on grants and its corporate and private supporters for financial assistance.
Saenger Theatre – A Center for the performing arts.
West Florida Literary Federation
Beaches
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Pensacola Beach
Bird Watching
Francis M-Weston Audubon Society Pensacola, FL
Boat Charters
Adventures Unlimited – Milton, FL. Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, and Camping
Beach Marina – Pensacola Beach, Florida. Bottom fishing, off-shore trolling, party boats, and private charters.
Blackwater Canoe Rental – Milton, FL. Round trip service for canoeing, tubing, or kayaking.
Capt. Bubba Thorsen – Pensacola, FL. Has the 26 foot Katelyn and the 70 foot Chulamar for
various fishing trips, sightseeing, beach combing, moonlight cruises.
Capt. Wes Rozier – Pensacola, FL. 30 years of fishing experience in the Florida
Panhandle & Alabama inshore waters. 18′ Sea Ark side-console boat with 90HP Johnson trained to go where the fish are!
Dive Pros – Pensacola & Gulf Breeze, FL. Scuba diving trips.
Emerald Coast Sailing – Sailing Charters and school located on Pensacola Beach. Crewed and
Bareboat Sailing Charters available. Largest selection of sailing yachts in the area.
Florida Sailing School and Charters – Pensacola Beach, FL. Sailing school, charters, and leisure lessons
Gulf Coast Charters, Inc. – Pensacola Beach, Florida. Deep sea fishing, trolling (inshore or offshore) on the Angie Lynn. Highly personalized, climate controlled, private charters available for up to 6 passengers. Guaranteed fish on 6
hour or longer trips!
Key Sailing – Pensacola Beach, FL. Kayak, powerboat, sailboat, pontoon, run-a-bout, and waverunner rentals, parasailing, and boat sales.
Lanier Sailing Academy – Pensacola Bay, FL. Sailboat rentals, history / ecology tours, sailing club, sunset sails, or lessons.
Lively’s Gulf Charters – Pensacola Beach, FL. The 55 ft. Lively One II for deap sea or tournament fishing, boat rides, sunset cruises, historic Pensacola tour, etc.
Moorings Charter Boat Service – Pensacola Beach, FL. From 18′ trolling specialists to 65′ sport fishing, for all types of fishing, scuba diving, or parties, reunions,
receptions, etc.
Reel Eazy Charters – Pensacola Beach, FL. A 30 ft Island Hopper for deep sea fishing,
diving, sunset cruises, dolphin excursions, party cruises to local restaurants and clubs, etc.
Scuba Shack – A full-service scuba diving center located in downtown Pensacola,
right on the water. A 50′ dive boat, the Wet Dream, is conveniently docked right behind the shop for customers to make a one-stop trip to go diving.
Boating
Florida Boating Safety Course – has online course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – Saltwater Fishing Information
Camping
Adventures Unlimited – near Milton, Florida. Cabins, pull-through sites, full hookups, tenting.
Blackwater River State Park – 15 miles northeast of Milton. Campsites, cabins, canoes, hiking trails
Camping on the Gulf Holiday Travel Park – Milton area, all types of RV’s, tenting, cabin rentals.
Cedar Pines RV Campground – Milton area, big rig, tent sites, modern hookups.
Florida Parks and Campgrounds– Information on campgrounds.
Fort Pickens – Gulf Islands National Seashore map location of campsite.
Gulf Pines RV Resort – Milton area, pull-through sites, cabin rentals.
Magnolia Beach Campground – Navarre, FL. 50 spacious sites on 5.1 acres. All sites are shaded and have full hookups with 30 and 50 Amp service.
Pelican Palms RV Park – Milton area, Exit 26. Our sites are all full hook-up and easy pull through. They are level and large enough to accomodate the largest RV including slide-outs. We offer 30 amp or 50 amp sites for your convenience. Pets
are welcome with some restrictions. For tent camping, we offer sites with water and electric or primitive sites.
Playa del Rio RV Park & Yacht Club – Perdido Key area, full hookups.
Canoe Trails
Blackwater River Canoe Trail – This 31-mile canoe trail flows through the Blackwater River State Forest.
Blackwater Heritage State Trail – This is a 7.0-mile, pleasant trip for the whole family with lots of access and safe riding.
Coldwater Creek Canoe Trail – Because it is spring-fed, the shallow water is always pleasantly cool. The sandy bottom and broad sandbars will remind you of the sugar white sands of nearby Gulf Coast beaches. A brisk downstream current helps carry you past pine and hardwood forests.
Juniper Trail Information – The 11-mile Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Floridas Statewide System of Greenways andTrails.
Dancing
Pensacola Swing – If you have a mind to swing dance, even if you’ve never danced a
step in your life, then make a point to come see us this Friday night! They have a beginning dance lesson from 8:30 to 9:30 pm and then open up the dance floor ’till 12. You are sure to have a good time.”
Events
Civic Center – concerts, sports events.
Saenger Theatre – A Center for the performing arts.
Entertainment Venues
Crawfish Creole Fiesta
Flora-bama Mullet Toss
Frank Brown Int’l Songwriters Festival
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Seafood Festival
Fishing
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission – all you need to know about freshwater fishing in Florida, licensing, limits, piers, boat ramps, hot spots, etc.
Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge – 1.5 mile bridge for fishing, includes rules, fees, and other information.
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier – longest pier on the Gulf of Mexico.
Golfing
Bluewater Bay Golf Resort – Niceville, FL
Emerald Bay – Destin, FL
Indian Bayou Golf Club – Destin, FL
Kelly Plantation – Destin, FL
Lost Key Golf Club – Perdido Key, FL
Marcus Pointe Golf Club – Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Country Club – Pensacola, FL
Perdido Bay Golf Club – Perdido, FL
Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club – Destin, FL
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Destin, FL
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club – Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Scenic Hills Country Club – Pensacola, FL
Seascape Golf & Tennis Resort – Destin, FL
Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club – Shalimar, FL
Tanglewood Golf & Coutry Club – Milton, FL
Tiger Point Golf & Country Club – Gulf Breeze, FL
Hiking
Blackwater State Park – 15 miles northeast of Milton. The terrain, plant communities and wildlife are highlighted along the park’s three nature trails. Guided walks and campfire programs for park guests are offered seasonally.
Ft. Pickens – hike the Dune Nature Trail or the Blackbird Marsh Nature Trail. Another hiking option is to walk along the seawall.
Jogging
Pensacola Jogging Trails Information
Movie Theaters
AMC Classic Wharf 15– Orange Beach, AL
Carmike 10
IMAX Theater – Located in the National Museum of Naval Aviation.
Museums
Archaeology Institute at the University of West Florida
Historic Pensacola Village
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
Pensacola Historical Museum
Pensacola Museum of Art
West Florida Railroad Museum
Scuba Diving
MBT Divers – Pensacola, FL
Niuhi Dive Charters – Pensacola, FL
Scuba Shack – Pensacola, FL
Shopping
Cordova Mall – in Pensacola with more than 140 specialty stores.
Silver Sands Factory Stores – 8 miles east of Destin with over 100 designer-name stores and claims to be the largest Factory Store center in the nation.
Tanger Outlet Center – Located midway between Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama, in Foley, Alabama. One of the largest outlet shopping centers in the country with over 120 of the best outlet stores.
Skateboarding
Waterboyz– Pensacola, FL
Skating
Dreamland– Pensacola, FL
Sports-Organized
YMCA – Offers a wide range of programs and events.
Baseball
Florida District 1 Little League
Northwest Escambia Little League
University of West Florida Argonauts
Basketball
University of West Florida Men’s Basketball
Golf
University of West Florida Men’s Golf
University of West Florida Women’s Golf
Rugby
Pensacola Rugby
Running
University of West Florida Men’s Cross Country
University of West Florida Women’s Cross Country and Track
Softball
University of West Florida Women’s Softball
Swimming
Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club – Allows athletes of all ages the opportunity to grow and develop mentally, socially, as well as physically through the pursuit of excellence in swimming.
Tennis
University of West Florida Men’s Tennis
University of West Florida Women’s Tennis
Volleyball
Ball Banger Beach Volleyball
Volleyball Pensacola – Offers Northwest Florida female volleyball players the opportunity to participate in the sport after their high school season is over. The idea is to offer a less stressful environment to have fun and to
showcase their talents before their parents, peers and college coaches.
University of West Florida Women’s Volleyball
Sports-Professional
Pensacola Greyhound Track – greyhound racing and betting.
Water Parks
Big Kahuna’s Water Park – Destin, FL. Encompassing more than 25 acres…features more than 40 water attractions for all ages.
Waterville U.S.A – Gulf Shores, AL. The ultimate in family fun, is a 20 acre Water Park and Amusement Park.
Zoo
The Zoo – over 700 animals surrounded by botanical gardens.
THINGS TO DO IN ORANGE BEACH!
Attractions
Adventure Island
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
Pirates Island Adventure Golf
SanRoc Cay
Sky High Parasail
Fun At The Track– Gulf Shores, AL
Waterville, USA
Biophilia Nature Center
Dining
Punta Clara Kitchen
Hope’s Cheesecake
King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant
Louisiana Lagniappe
Original Oyster House
Pink Pony Pub
Sea-N-Suds
Day Trips
Bellingrath Garden and Home
Historic Blakeley State Park
Gulf Coast Exploreum Museum of Science
Battleship USS Alabama
National Museum of Naval Aviation
Fort Gaines Historic Site
Shopping
Riviera Centre Factory Stores
Alvin’s Island
J & M Tackle
