Discover Pensacola Bay's Outdoor Bounty

Loading up the SUV for an outdoor adventure in Pensacola might take a while. Rolling hills skirt bayous and wetlands. Freshwater streams merge into bays that serve as a haven for sailing, rowing, angling, and paddling. These bays, in turn, feed the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Offshore grouper, snapper, and amberjack prowl a scattered fleet of sunken ships and artificial reefs just a short boat ride from Pensacola Pass. Combine our climate with this unique geography, and you get so many opportunities for outdoor activities, we bet you can't pick just one.

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Boating • Golfing • Sailing & Parasailing • Surfing & Paddleboarding • Wildlife Viewing

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Where to Go for Outdoor Adventure

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Camp, canoe, dive, explore, hike, kayak, paddleboard, parasail, sail, snorkel, tube, zipline – it's all here to enjoy.

Big Lagoon State Park

This state park has hiking, biking, kayaking, snorkeling, and it's a great camping spot.

Take to the High Seas

At 1,471 feet, this is one of the longest piers on the Gulf (and prime real estate for beautiful sunsets).

Fort Pickens

Anchored by a historic fort, the park offers both shore and pier fishing, trails, birdwatching, camping and much more.

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

Take a hike on the nature trails to observe the rare plants and animals

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Adventure seekers love its wide range of recreational activities, from snorkeling and kayaking to biking, camping, and fishing.

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Outdoor-focused Events

Here are a few events that put you outside for some fun. Be sure to view our full calendar so you don't miss a thing!

Sep

22

King of the Island

Sep

29

5210 Day of Play

Oct

13

Bridge to Bridge 5k

Oct

27

Sasquatch Trail Run

Nov

11

14th Annual Pensacola Marathon

Nov

17

Blackwater Multisport Festival 2018

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