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38 Best and Fun Things To Do In Perdido Key, Florida


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The unique terrain of Perdido Key, which sits on a tiny sliver of land in the state’s northwestern corner, is dominated by rolling dunes of white sand and magnificent views of the tranquil Gulf waters.

Perdido Key is a tranquil, laid-back haven on the Gulf Coast where you can experience the wonders of nature. You can explore our wildlife preserves and pristine shorelines to discover one of the finest kept secrets of the gulf coast. It is a wonderful example of nature, living by the coast, and southern hospitality all mixed together. Visitors can dine at seaside restaurants, spend the day ravishing the natural beauty and return to a cozy inn with sounds of the crashing waves filling the rooms.

There is no better place to work on your tan and unwind than in Perdido Key. Explore the list of all the best things to see and do in Perdido Key below and plan a memorable beach holiday for the whole family.

The 38 Most Popular Things To Do In Perdido Key, Florida

38. Arnica Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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37. Pelicans in Paradise Monument

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 91666 S Blue Angel Pkwy Pensacola FL

36. Tarkiln Bayou

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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35. Robinson Island

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

34. Sand Island Pensacola

4.6 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Old West Access Road Pensacola FL

33. Mustin Beach

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (7 reviews)

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32. Robertson Island

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

31. Wolf Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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30. Perdido Key Snorkeling Reef

3.5 ★★★★☆ (22 reviews)

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Location: Gulf of  South of Sandy Key Dr Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 475 5220

29. Caribe Cruiser

4.4 ★★★★☆ (26 reviews)

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Location: 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL

Tel:  251 980 8410

Web Address:   https://caribemarina.com/

28. Perdido Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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27. Barrancas National Cemetery

4.8 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 1 Cemetery Road Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 453 4108

Web Address:   http://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/barrancas.asp

26. USS Massachusetts(BB-2)

4.6 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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25. Navy Point

4.6 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: Housing Development Pensacola FL

24. Ono Island, Alabama

4.5 ★★★★★ (65 reviews)

23. Big Lagoon

4.6 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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22. Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve and Nature Trail

3.9 ★★★★☆ (92 reviews)

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Location: 198 Patton Dr Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 475 5220

Web Address:   http://myescambia.com/our-services/natural-resources-management/water-quality-land-management/jones-swamp-nature-trail

21. Innerarity Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (97 reviews)

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Location: 5828 Cruzat Way Pensacola FL

20. Tarkiln Bayou State Park Parking

4.6 ★★★★★ (131 reviews)

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Location: 2223 Bauer Road Pensacola FL

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/park/Tarkiln-Bayou

19. Navy Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (237 reviews)

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Location: 400 NW Syrcle Dr Pensacola FL

Web Address:   http://myescambia.com/community/parks-and-centers/navy-point-boat-ramp-and-park

18. Dinosaurs In The Woods — Brontosaurus

4.4 ★★★★☆ (291 reviews)

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Location: Barber Pkwy Elberta AL

17. Historic Fort Barrancas

4.6 ★★★★★ (337 reviews)

Location: 3182 Taylor Road Pensacola FL

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/GUIS

16. Perdido Kids Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (402 reviews)

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Location: 10004 Gulf Beach Hwy Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 475 5220

Web Address:   https://myescambia.com/our-services/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-community-centers/park-and-community-center-details/perdido-kids-park

15. Bamahenge

4.5 ★★★★★ (582 reviews)

Location: Elberta AL

14. Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (622 reviews)

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Location: 2401 Bauer Road Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 492 1595

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/tarkiln-bayou-preserve-state-park

13. Perdido Beach Public Access 3

4.6 ★★★★★ (658 reviews)

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Location: 14767 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 475 5220

Web Address:   https://dep.state.fl.us/cmp/beachaccess/documents/amenities_escambia.pdf

12. Blue Angel Recreation Park, Battleship Row

4.7 ★★★★★ (834 reviews)

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Location: 2100 Bronson Road Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 390 6133

Web Address:   http://navymwrpensacola.com/programs/2da143f4-d619-4a9a-8b29-90f41c132eeb

11. Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,069 reviews)

Location: 2081 Radford Blvd Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 393 1561

Web Address:   http://pensacolalighthouse.org/

10. National Naval Aviation Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (7,164 reviews)

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Location: 1750 Radford Blvd Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 452 8450

Web Address:   http://navalaviationmuseum.org/

Our Top picks

9. Johnson Beach Road

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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8. Perdido Key State Park West Parking Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 492 1595

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/perdido-key-state-park

7. Perdido Key Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (309 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://visitpensacola.com/landing/perdido-key

6. Johnson’s Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore

4.9 ★★★★★ (604 reviews)

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Web Address:   https://nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/perdido-key-area.htm

5. Big Lagoon State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (967 reviews)

Location: 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 492 1595

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/park/Big-Lagoon

4. Perdido Key State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,078 reviews)

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Location: 15301 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 492 1595

Web Address:   https://floridastateparks.org/park/Perdido-Key

3. Johnson Beach National Seashore

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,247 reviews)

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Location: 133333 Johnson Beach Road Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 934 2600

Web Address:   https://nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/perdido-key-area.htm

2. The Flora-Bama Yacht Club

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,708 reviews)

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Location: 17350 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 483 6272

Web Address:   https://florabamayachtclub.com/

1. Flora-Bama

4.5 ★★★★★ (9,451 reviews)

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Location: 17401 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola FL

Tel:  850 492 0611

Web Address:   https://florabama.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Perdido Key, Florida! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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