The Pensacola Bay Area invites you to spend quality time without spending a fortune. We offer the best of both worlds: miles of white sandy beaches and emerald waters alongside a historic town with plenty of fun activities—absolutely free. In this newsletter, we'll show you ways to have tons of fun this summer without breaking your budget.
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Have Fun This Summer And Stay On Budget

The Pensacola Bay Area invites you to spend quality time without spending a fortune. We offer the best of both worlds: miles of white sandy beaches and emerald waters alongside a historic town with plenty of fun activities—absolutely free. In this newsletter, we'll show you ways to have tons of fun this summer without breaking your budget.

In this month's issue:

One Tank Away

Driving to Pensacola

Hop in your car, and before you know it, you'll be smelling the salty Gulf air and feeling the sand squish between your toes. Our beaches are fabulous, but you'll want to make time to explore all that Pensacola has to offer.

To get you started, we've put together some suggestion for fun, free things to do along with some additional nearly free options


If you have more free ideas, please add them to our blog.
Pensacola Navy Museum entrance

Top 10 Free Activities

  1. Play on our 52 miles of beaches
  2. Visit the National Naval Aviation Museum
  3. Visit Fort Barrancas and Advanced Redoubt
  4. Watch the Blue Angels
  5. Enjoy free summer concerts five nights a week
  6. Join Gulf Island National Seashore ranger-led programs
  7. Visit the Pensacola Lighthouse
  8. Enjoy free admission to many festivals
  9. Enjoy free admission on Tuesdays at the Pensacola Museum of Art
  10. Join the Seville Quarter Milers on Mondays for a run through downtown followed by free pasta.

More free things to do in Pensacola...

Evenings in Olde Seville Square

Enjoy Free Summer Concerts

Bands on the Beach, Plaza de Luna, Evenings in Olde Seville Square, Sounds of Summer… you can now enjoy live music five nights a week this summer, thanks to some new events along with old favorites.

Here are some tips for getting the most of the summer concert series:

  • Arrive early to get a good spot
  • Bring a blanket or chairs for family and friends
  • Pack a simple dinner or snacks
  • Bring an ice chest with drinks to stay cool
  • Don’t forget games to keep your children busy
Key Lime Pie from Fish House

Free Recipes

The Pensacola Bay Area is known for its outstanding cuisine. If you’re not up for a night on the town, bring a taste of Pensacola's finest meals to your dinner table by following these favorite recipes by a few of Pensacola's Celebrity Chefs: Jim Shirley, Gus Silivos and Irv Miller.

Free Events

Fiesta Days
through June 15

5th Annual Outside Art Fair
May 17-18

450th Celebration Kick-off Party
May 23

Free Room Nights

Paradise Beach Homes, Paradise Inn and Perdido Key Resort Rentals are offering free room nights in May. Learn how to get a free room night when other room nights are purchased.