Itinerary: Summer Day in Pensacola

It's a warm summer day in Pensacola and it's time to enjoy every minute of it. Let's hit the water, grab a cold drink, and enjoy.

Read this day itinerary on how to best spend a summer day in Pensacola.

Perdido Key Morning

8:00 AM: The first stop to kick off the perfect summer day is going to be at City Coffee and Ice Cream in Perdido Key. You'll need that coffee fuel to charge up for all the fun ahead. It's located conveniently in the Villagio Perdido Town Centre.

9:00 AM: The next activity on the summer day is shelling at Johnson Beach, Perdido Key Beach Accesses, or Perdido Key State Park. There are plenty of ways to hit the shoreline in Perdido Key to scour for shells.

Feel free to bring your coffee along on your shelling walk! It makes for a nice way to ease into your day. Shelling is typically better in the morning, you never know what you might find.

11:00 AM: It's time for lunch! Perdido Key is home to many tasty restaurants - dining in your flip flops never looked so good. Head over to the Flora-Bama Ole River Grill and grab a seat overlooking the water. You can't go wrong visiting this Perdido Key icon. Another delicious option for lunch is the Jellyfish Restaurant and Bar. What started as a sushi and martini bar has grown into a delicious seafood restaurant and staple in Perdido Key.

Pensacola Beach Afternoon

2:00 PM: After you've headed over to Pensacola Beach, hit the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk to get into some retail therapy. It's home to several stores, restaurants, and fun you'll want to check out while you're there. A few favorites include Intracoastal Outfitters, Ron Jon Surf Shop, and Envie Boutique - to name just a few.

3:30 PM: A summer day on Pensacola Beach isn't complete without doing a watersport! There are so many options to choose from. With paddling, surfing, snorkeling, fishing, or boating, there's something to fit every interest.

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on Pensacola Beach

6:00 PM: After your day of playing in the sun, you've got to hit a tasty dinner spot on Pensacola Beach. You can head over to Bounce Beach Pensacola and kick back with your friends, unwind over a cocktail, and take in those waterfront views. Flounder's Chowder House is also a favorite and is the perfect way to end the afternoon on Pensacola Beach. Grab some seafood nachos and play some volleyball out back.

7:45 PM: As the sun sinks over the horizon, you've got to head over to the Pensacola Beach Pier to catch a beautiful sunset! It's one of the best places to watch the sky turn pink. Keep your eyes peeled because you might even see some sea life!

8:30 PM: To round off your summer day in Pensacola, you've got a few options. If you're craving a late night treat, you've got to head over to The Sandshaker (home of the bushwacker that is!) and try the bushwacker. If you want to add more to frozen chocolatey rum delight, grab an extra floater.

Feeling more on the adventurous side to round off your day? Head over to Laguna's Adventure Park and hit the ropes course or ride the go karts. Nothing says summer nights like a go kart ride at the beach!

There you have it, Pensacola - a perfect summer day!