Kids and the Beach
A few fun ideas to get you started on an amazing and affordable kid-friendly vacation.
Perdido Key
The “Lost” Island Worth Discovering
Spanish for "lost island," Perdido Key holds true to its roots as it remains a Southern sanctuary for people and wildlife of all kinds.
Stretching along the far western shores of Florida, and the far eastern shores of Alabama, Perdido Key has a unique advantage as the perfect island destination. Tucked away on a narrow strip of land on the extreme western edge of Florida lies Perdido Key, a barrier island bookmarked by rolling, white-sand dunes and stunning views of the calm Gulf waters on its southern border and abundant wetlands, estuaries, and wildlife to its north. It seamlessly combines natural beauty, coastal living, and southern charm.
Perdido Key is home to several world-renowned parks
such as Johnson Beach at Gulf Islands National Seashore, Perdido Key State Park, and Big Lagoon State Park. They each have their own distinctions and play a role in the coastal ecosystem that has been around for hundreds of years.
Public beaches with amenities, shops, attractions, and restaurants are available along the barrier island.
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A Wetlands Experience
Where can you experience a wetland ecosystem in Perdido Key? Where can you go to experience the wetlands in the Pensacola Bay Area? Check out our take on the Northwest Florida wetlands experience.
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Dine Perdido Key: Fine eats in your flip-flops
The best type of food can be eaten in flip-flops. In the Perdido Key area and looking for just that? Northwest Florida’s “Lost Key” has certainly kept its flavor. Check out our picks for dining in Perdido.
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Value Dining Around Pensacola
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Waterfront Eats in Pensacola
Views and food for days! Dive on in to find the locals guide to the best waterfront views of the city and the tastes that accompany it.
Perdido Key Happenings
These are just a few of the things going on in Perdido Key. Be sure to view our full calendar, so you don't miss a thing!
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CAVU Club — Pensacola Grand Hotel
200 E. Gregory Street Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 433-3336
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