State & National Parks
From pristine beach vistas to unspoiled marshlands to serene coastal woodlands
Discover Pensacola Bay's Outdoor Bounty
Outdoor tours and exploring for the adventure seeker. Everything from dolphin cruises, to paddling, trails, fishing, and everything in between.
With rolling hills, bountiful bayous, lazy lagoons, natural national seashores and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, there’s a gamut of outdoor activities that are yours for the taking. Combine our climate with this unique geography, and you get so many opportunities for outdoor activities, we bet you can't pick just one.
Favorite Outdoor Activities
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Fishing
Whether you book a fishing charter or cast a line from one of the Gulf's longest piers, the Pensacola Bay Area is an angler’s paradise!
Nature & Wildlife
Pensacola and Perdido Key beaches stretch through miles of unspoiled shoreline. Visitors won’t have to travel far to see the unique wildlife that calls the Gulf Coast home.
Sailing
Brightly colored sails dot the horizon and catamarans skim effortlessly across the rippling waters on Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay.
Paddling
With rivers, bayous, bays and the Gulf surrounding us — there are many diverse ecosystems and coastal habitats to explore.
Let’s Ride a Bike
Riding through the Pensacola Bay Area means something different to every one.
Boating
As you plan your Gulf Coast getaway, here are just a few ways you can enjoy the coastal waters from Perdido Key to Pensacola Bay.
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