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Unlock Pensacola with The Way to Beach Passport: An Insider's Guide to Fun and Savings

The Way to Beach Passports are here, and they're the perfect way to make the most of your time in the Pensacola Bay Area.

Now you might be wondering, what even is all of this? Well, these passports are the perfect way to plan your trip, maximize your experiences while you're here, and explore all Pensacola has to offer.

Types of Passports Available to You

Free Trails:
If you're looking for a fun, free adventure, check out our Free Trails Passports. These include:
Coffee Trail, Bushwacker Trail, iSpy, and Pelican Passport.

With the Coffee, Bushwacker, and iSpy you'll have the opportunity to win merch! The Coffee Trail allows you to get a signature Pensacola coffee mug. If you complete the Bushwacker Trail, you'll get fun Pensacola swag! The iSpy will also win you some prizes too. It's so much fun to be able to get the points along the way at each stop on the trails – and it's a great way to explore our local coffee stops and taste our bushwackers. The more places you visit, the closer you get to fun local prizes.

Paid Passes:
Now, if you're looking to do a Paid Pass, there are some great options. There's the Summer Splash Pass and the Pensacola Experience Pass. With each pass, there is a 1-day and a 3-day option. This means that you'll have 1 or 3 days to redeem the experiences in that pass.

The Summer Splash Pass includes a 3-hour surfboard rental with Innerlight, 18 holes of putt putt with Goofy Golf, a 45-minute kayak glow paddle for up to two people with Glow Paddle, a dolphin cruise and scenic bay tour with Jolly Sailing and Dolphin Cruise, three-game special with shoes at DeLuna Lanes, and a Pop in and Paint at Painting with a Twist. This is the perfect way to spend time in Pensacola doing fun things for the summer! Don't forget, you can do an add-on for a Blue Angels Practice + Dolphin Tour with Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises. Don't forget – you can select a 1-day or 3-day option for this one. This is the perfect pass if you're looking to get into some fun summer activities!

The second Paid Pass is the Pensacola Experience Pass. It includes admission to the Frisky Dolphin Cruise, a Go Retro Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour, and general admission to the following attractions: Pensacola Children's Museum, Pensacola M.E.S.S. Hall, Pensacola Museum of Art, and Pensacola Museum of History. Don't forget – you can select a 1-day or 3-day option for this one. This pass would be great for getting the ultimate Pensacola experience, as it's filled with classic Pensacola museums and tours.

How to Get the Passports

Now that we've discussed how cool these experiences are, how can you obtain the passports? It's super easy and no additional mobile app download is required. All you have to do is check out this page and select the pass you'd like to get.

You can choose either "Add to Cart" or "Learn More" if you wish, and from there, you'll be served with detailed instructions on how to redeem each pass once purchased or opened.

How to Use the Passports

It's time to start using and redeeming your passes! Once you've got them on your mobile device, each individual experience will have instructions on what it is and how to redeem it. Depending on the experience, you'll either need to redeem it and show it to the cashier or attendant at the business, or there may be special instructions. Don't worry; it'll tell you all you need to know!

Benefits of Using The Way to Beach Passport

You might be wondering if a Paid Attraction Pass or Free Trail is right for you.

If you're eyeing the Paid Attraction Passes, you're bundling several of our destination's most unique experiences into one purchase. Instead of buying individual tickets at full price, you'll enjoy savings by getting them all together. It's a simple and fun way to plan ahead, ensuring you don't miss top attractions while keeping everything in one easy-to-access mobile pass. There's no need to juggle multiple tickets—just show your pass and redeem it as you go.

Prefer to wander and explore at your own pace? The Free Trails are your guide to Pensacola's Coffee and Bushwacker spots, hidden gems, and more without costing a dime. These passes help you check in along the way, and it's a fun way to experience Pensacola like an insider.

No matter which you choose, The Way to Beach Passport makes planning seamless—so you can spend less time worrying and more time soaking up the fun, flavors, and culture of Pensacola!

Plan Your Trip

Well – you've learned all about The Way to Beach Passport, and it's time to plan the rest of your trip. With so many things to do, numerous events to attend, outdoor fun, history to uncover, and more, Pensacola is a destination filled with adventure waiting for you to discover. Explore the various trip planning resources below – what are you waiting for?

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