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Travel Info ...... 10-11 Beautiful Beaches ...... 12-17 Pensacola Beach...... 14-15 Perdido Key ...... 16-17 Downtown ...... 18-23 Pensacola Tour Menus ...... 24-25 Attractions and Free Activities ...... 26-27 Pensacola for Kids ...... 28-29 Arts and Culture...... 30-31 Birding, Hiking, Cycling ...... 32-33 Golf ...... 32-33 Boating ...... 34-35 Fishing...... 36 Diving ...... 37 Area Map...... 38-39 Food and Lodging Feature...... 40-41 Pensacola Beach Lodging & Dining ...... 42-45 Perdido Key Lodging & Dining...... 46-47 Downtown Lodging & Dining ...... 48-49 Midtown Lodging & Dining ...... 50-51 West Pensacola Lodging & Dining...... 52 Gateway Lodging & Dining ...... 53 Calendar of Events...... 54-57 Meetings and Group Tours ...... 58 Weddings and Reunions ...... 60 Pensacola for Pets ...... 62

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By air: With more than 100 flights daily to major cities, the newly renovated Pensacola International Airport is home to major airlines including AirTran, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, United and U.S. Airways. (850) 436-5000, flypensacola.com. By car, from the north: Take I-65 south through Alabama. After the Evergreen exit, take exit 69 to Pensacola. Turn left onto Hwy. 113, a four-lane expressway, and follow for 13 miles. At the dead-end, turn right and continue one mile to Hwy. 29. Turn left onto Hwy. 29 south and drive for 45 minutes until you reach Pensacola. From the east or west: From I-10, take the Pine Forest Road exit for Perdido Key or take I-110 into Pensacola and watch for signs that say “beaches” or “downtown.”

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Names and Acclaims Distances * Atlanta ...... 287 mi. America’s First Settlement — Founded by Spanish explorers in 1559; see page 21. Birmingham ...... 260 mi. Chattanooga...... 424 mi. City of Five Flags — Pensacola’s diversity in architecture, food and community * Chicago ...... 922 mi. celebrations is the result of having been ruled by Spain, France, England, the * Charlotte ...... 567 mi. Confederacy and the United States. Cincinnati...... 716 mi. * Dallas ...... 751 mi. Cradle of Naval Aviation — The training of every Navy, Marine and Coast Guard aviator Detroit ...... 975 mi. begins in Pensacola, which is also home to the world-famous Blue Angels and the * Houston ...... 600 mi. National Naval Aviation Museum; see page 27. Huntsville...... 346 mi. Best Convention & Visitors Bureau — We were honored as CVB of the Year by the Jackson...... 347 mi. Kansas City ...... 966 mi. Southeast Tourism Society. Little Rock ...... 603 mi. Best Beaches — Our Gulf Islands National Seashore is the longest stretch of protected Louisville ...... 644 mi. seashore in the country, and our beaches have been rated by TripAdvisor, Dr. Beach * Memphis ...... 475 mi. and the Travel Channel; see pages 12-17. * Miami...... 674 mi. Milwaukee ...... 1008 mi. World’s Largest Artificial Reef — The USS Oriskany, a retired aircraft carrier that was Minneapolis ...... 1286 mi. sunk off our shores, is a hot spot for scuba diving; see page 37. Montgomery ...... 170 mi. Nashville ...... 476 mi. New Orleans ...... 225 mi. More to Know Oklahoma City...... 909 mi. * Orlando ...... 340 mi. Airlines Average Temperatures Richmond ...... 774 mi. • AirTran Month Air Water St. Louis ...... 745 mi. Toronto...... 1201 mi. (800) 247-8726, airtran.com January 52 68 * Washington, D.C...... 961 mi. • American Airlines February 55 65 (800) 433-7300, aa.com March 61 68 *Direct Flights Offered • Continental April 67 72 (800) 525-0280, continental.com May 75 77 • Delta Helpful Web Sites June 81 80 (800) 221-1212, delta.com VisitPensacola.com • United July 83 83 (800) 864-8331, united.com August 82 84 VisitPensacola.Blogspot.com • U.S. Airways September 79 83 Facebook.com/VisitPensacola October 69 79 (800) 428-4322, usairways.com Twitter.com/VisitPensacola November 61 72 YouTube.com/VisitPensacola December 54 70 Area population: 400,000-plus Flickr.com/photos/VisitPensacola Time zone: Central page 11 You can still explore Florida the way it used to be. Stroll miles of white sand and wade in emerald water

without another soul in sight. Watch dolphins frolic as pelicans glide silently by.

Or stake a claim beside a beachfront hotel where a cool drink and succulent food are but sandy steps

away. Snorkel, fish for pompano, paddleboard, build the castle of your dreams, try surfing or just laze

away the day.

page 12 Gulf of Mexico Gulf Islands National Seashore

What to Pack Sandy Facts

Five Essentials • The white sand of our beaches comes from quartz, the bones of the • Casual, cool clothes Appalachian Mountains far to the north, washing down the region’s rivers to • Camera the sea over millions of years. • Waterproof sunscreen • Soft and powdery, the sand is very fine-grained and is called “singing sand” • Games for the beach because it squeaks underfoot. • Swimsuit • Sand dunes topped with sea oats are a vital part of the ecosystem and help protect our barrier islands from waves and weather. With an average 340 days of sun, the Pensacola Bay Area offers beach lovers a place where dreams Things to Know become a beautiful reality. It’s always safest to swim where lifeguards are present, and never swim alone. Be sure to check (850) 932-SURF for flag conditions.

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page 13 Pensacola Beach At A Glance

Quietwater Beach

Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier

Beaches: They range from popular, local hangouts complete with concessions and attractions to secluded beaches in the national seashore where your footprints could be the day’s first.

Popular Activities: Visitors choose from water activities such as parasailing, fishing, paddleboarding or surfing. For those without sea legs, we offer everything from shopping and first-class dining to miniature golf and exploring a pre-Civil War era fort. Location: Pensacola Beach is a 10-minute drive from downtown Pensacola and is on Santa Rosa Island, one of the world’s longest barrier islands. Events: Everything from Bands on the Beach concerts each Tuesday, May through October, to the Fiesta of Five Flags sand-sculpting contest and July’s gigantic Pensacola Beach Air Show, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

page 14 Five Places Not to Miss on Pensacola Beach

1. Casino Beach. Located beneath the famous “beach ball,” this is the place to see and be seen. Named for a Island Cross 1940s-era casino, the beach is now home to the fishing pier and Gulfside Pavilion, a venue for free concerts. 2. Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore. About 10 miles west of Casino Beach is Fort Pickens, a massive brick fortress held by Union forces throughout the Civil War. National Park rangers lead free tours with $8 park admission. (850) 934-2600, nps.gov/guis. 3. Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. One of the Gulf of Mexico’s longest piers at 1,471 feet, you can fish from Fort Pickens Geronimo it all day for $7.50 or stroll the pier for $1.25. 41 Fort Pickens Rd., (850) 934-7200, Island Symbols fishpensacolabeachpier.com. 4. Quietwater Beach or “Baby Beach.” Quietwater’s safe and Pensacola Beach Sign — For millions of tourists and locals alike, this sign has shallow waters along Santa Rosa marked the way to Pensacola Beach since 1962. Sound appeal especially to parents with small children. Nearby are The Island Cross — The cross was erected in 1959, the 400th anniversary of businesses with waverunners, Pensacola’s founding, to commemorate the first Catholic mass held in the United kayaks, jet skis, sailboats, States. The cross and its dune withstood Hurricane Ivan’s force in 2004, even when paddleboards and other rentals. all surrounding dunes for miles to the east and west were flattened. 400 Quietwater Beach Rd., pensacolabeachchamber.com. Geronimo. Pensacola’s First Tourist Attraction — On the morning of Oct. 25, 1886, 5. Portofino Boardwalk. Featuring a a train with 15 Apache warriors, their women and children and 30 soldiers pulled mix of shops, eateries, entertainment into Pensacola. Among the warriors was the most famous Apache of all, the great complexes and the shell stage, the Chief Geronimo. Geronimo had just surrendered in Arizona and, along with more boardwalk is the heart of Pensacola than 400 of his people, had been exiled and sent to prison. Geronimo was sent to Beach. 400 Quietwater Beach Rd., Fort Pickens, a massive brick fortress on Pensacola Beach. Tourists began to visit the pensacolabeachchamber.com. fort. According to one story, Geronimo cut buttons from his clothes and sold them to the visitors. At night, one of his three wives sewed more buttons on, and the next day he repeated the act. One of Geronimo’s wives, She-gha, is buried in Insider Tip Be sure to grab a Bushwacker, a chocolaty Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola. Geronimo was relocated to adult beverage invented here. Alabama and then Oklahoma, where he died in 1909. His people, the Chiricahua Apache, were freed in 1913.

page 15 Perdido Key Pensacola Lighthouse Lookout At A Glance

Beaches: More than 60 percent of the 15-mile island is protected parkland boasting white- sand beaches. Popular Activities: With a national seashore and state parks, Perdido Key lets visitors get back to nature, whether playing a round of golf, bird watching or snorkeling. Location: About 15 miles southwest of Pensacola and 30 minutes from the Pensacola International Airport. Events: Start off the new year with the Polar Bear Dip or try throwing a fish across state lines at Flora-Bama’s Mullet Toss. Spike a volleyball during the Perdido Key Open or unwind at the Martini Festival or the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival.

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page 16 Big Lagoon State Park Lost Key Golf Club Eden Condominium Perdido Bay

Eight Places Not to Miss on Perdido Key

1. Big Lagoon State Park. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, 5. Perdido Bay Golf Club. This club was named best new this 698-acre gem offers nature-related activities, from a course by Golf Digest when it opened. 1 Doug Ford Dr., 40-foot observation tower to miles of trails and even (850) 492-1223, perdidobaygolf.com. canoeing and paddleboarding. 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., 6. Rosamond Johnson Monument, Johnson Beach. This (850) 492-1595, floridastateparks.org/biglagoon. monument honors Escambia County resident Rosamond 2. Fort McRee Ruins. This pre-Civil War era fort, accessible only Johnson for his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean by boat, was built to guard Pensacola Pass, the entrance to War. He died at age 17 while returning across the 38th Pensacola Bay, and sits at Perdido Key’s easternmost point. Parallel for the third time to rescue wounded soldiers. visitperdido.com. 7. Lost Key Golf Club. This designated Audubon Signature 3. Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore. This national Cooperative Sanctuary is a fine way to combine bird-watching park, covering the key’s eastern end, offers picnic tables, with a round of golf. 625 Lost Key Dr., (850) 549-2160, restrooms and ranger-led programs such as guided walks and lostkey.com. snorkeling. $8 admission, (850) 934-2600, nps.gov/guis. 8. Tarkiln Bayou State Park. Located on Bauer Road, the park’s 4. Perdido Key State Park. This stunning 247-acre area borders boardwalks and trails lead to beautiful, natural areas boasting the Gulf of Mexico. Recreational possibilities range from wildlife such as osprey, raccoons, fox and deer, as well as fields swimming to picnicking to surf fishing. (850) 492-1595, of pitcher plants. (850) 492-1595, floridastateparks.org/perdidokey. floridastateparks.org/tarkilnbayou.

Fun Facts • Perdido is Spanish for “lost,” which makes a lot of sense to our visitors who love to lose themselves in our breathtaking beaches, relaxed pace and distinctive personality. • The Perdido pitcher plant is one of only two carnivorous plants in the world. • The Perdido Key Beach Mouse, an endangered species, was almost wiped out in the mid-1990s by Hurricanes Erin and Opal, but since then its numbers have grown. The Perdido Key Beach Mouse can be seen meandering among the dunes near its burrow.

Johnson Beach page 18 Seville Square Downtown Pensacola

Palafox Place Plaza de Luna Belmont DeVilliers

In downtown Pensacola, we have 450 years of history to share, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a tasty craft beer, dine on a celebrity chef’s choice fare or dance to tomorrow’s hit music today. Stroll from our downtown plaza honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Plaza de Luna with its sweeping views of Pensacola Bay and you’re walking not only through history, but also through the most enticing urban environment in Northwest Florida. Historic colonial buildings, filigreed balconies History Meets Vibe and weathered brick, a historic district around a square shaded by live oaks, the place where the Whether it’s great food, a refreshing Spanish handed over West Florida to Andrew beverage, tony shopping, gallery gazing, Jackson – it’s all part of the 450 years of our history. museum visits or dancing the night away, But beneath that history beats the heart of downtown Pensacola is ready for you. With Pensacola today, a syncopation of elegant an exciting vibe to match its unparalleled restaurants, art galleries and first-class shopping, history, our revitalized all set to the soundtrack flowing through downtown offers an array downtown clubs, sidewalk cafés and music halls. of experiences unlike any on the Gulf Coast.

page 19 Downtown Pensacola Plaza de Luna Splash Park At A Glance Palafox Place

Neighborhoods: They range from historic districts bustling with arts and culture to waterfront where you can watch a calming sunset or a thrilling ballgame. Popular Activities: With a history and art museum, dozens of local dining options, shops and art galleries, and a new Maritime Park, there’s always something going on downtown. Location: South of Cervantes Street to Pensacola Bay. Events: A gracious host to numerous year-round events such as outdoor summer concerts, Gallery Night, Pensacola Seafood Festival, Goombay, Jazz Festival and more. See pages 54-57. New This Year: Community Maritime Park and Blue Wahoos baseball team. page 20 Plaza de Luna

Don Tristan de Luna Map Key Historic District Civic Center District Born in Spain in 1519, Tristan de Luna y Arellano came to New Spain Museum/Arts District Government (now Mexico) with Hernan Cortes, conqueror of Mexico, in 1530. Center District Waterfront District De Luna was chosen by the viceroy of Mexico to explore the Gulf of Business District Mexico’s coastline with an eye toward establishing a new colony to Belmont DeVilliers District P Parking Lot/Garage protect Spanish shipping and to establish a trade route to Santa Elena (present day Tybee Island, Ga.), where another colony was to be established. To help organize the wealth of unique offerings With 13 ships, more than 1,500 soldiers and settlers and 240 horses, and attractions into manageable, walkable de Luna sailed into Pensacola Bay on Aug. 15, 1559. The area was largely excursions, downtown Pensacola can be divided unpopulated, but de Luna retained most of his supplies aboard his ships. into seven distinct areas: Historic District, When a hurricane struck on Sept. 19, destroying most of his ships and Museum/Arts District, Waterfront District, supplies, the budding colony was seriously threatened. Belmont DeVilliers District, Civic Center District, Four relief voyages were attempted, but the expedition was doomed by Government Center District and the Business the disaster. Soon, de Luna and the survivors scattered to Cuba and District. Public parking is plentiful in every district Mexico where de Luna served as governor of the Yucatan until his death of downtown, whether curbside or in one of the at age 52. In 1698, Pensacola became a formal Spanish colony when the 16 convenient public lots or garages. For more Spanish returned. parking information, visit pensacolaparking.com.

page 21 13 Things Not to Miss in Downtown Pensacola

Seville Square St. Michael’s Cemetery

1. Maritime Park. The brand new 30-acre waterfront park just 6. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. This free museum opened this year featuring green space, plazas and the holds major pieces of history including the anchor belonging stadium for the Blue Wahoos, Pensacola’s AA minor league to Don Tristan de Luna from 1559. 300 S. Jefferson St. baseball team. 444 W. Main St., maritimepark.us. (850) 595-5990, historicpensacola.org. 2. Palafox Place. This lively street with its Old World feel and 7. Seville Square. This lovely park graced with oaks serves as the wrought-iron balconies winds its way southward to Pensacola center of the community, hosting a free summer concert series Bay. Visitors will find dozens of locally owned, one-of-a-kind and major festivals. Dine at sidewalk cafés or shop the historic shops offering jewelry, art, music, clothing and kitchenware; Seville merchants. Main and Alcaniz streets. restaurants serving everything from gourmet pizza and craft 8. Belmont DeVilliers. Visitors will find the DeVilliers Cultural beer to Spanish tapas and filet mignon oscar; and bars hosting Heritage Museum, Belmont DeVilliers Art Center, Gumbo singer/songwriters and cover bands. Gallery and great soul food in this neighborhood. 3. Plaza de Luna. This waterfront park features a statue of belmontdevilliers.com. Pensacola’s founder Don Tristan de Luna, two restaurants, 9. Palafox Market. Saturdays during the late spring, summer and a marina, splash park, green space and fishing access. fall, local farmers and artisans offer their wares at the open-air 997 S. Palafox Pl. market in Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Palafox and Gregory 4. Joe Patti’s Seafood. One of the largest seafood markets streets, palafoxmarket.com. in the Southeast, Joe Patti’s has been open since the 1930s. 10. Plaza Ferdinand marks the spot where Spain ceded Florida to 524 S. B St., (850) 432-3315, joepattis.com the United States and where a bust marks the spot where 5. Historic Pensacola Village. A costumed guide takes visitors Gen. Andrew Jackson was sworn in as the first territorial on a tour of period houses and Florida’s oldest church. governor. 400 S. Palafox Pl. 205 E. Zaragoza St., (850) 595-5985, historicpensacola.org.

page 22 11. Veterans Memorial Park features The Wall South. Visit the nation’s only permanent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Also featured are the WWI and WWII memorials. Bayfront Pkwy. at 9th Ave., pensacolawallsouth.org. 12. St. Michael’s Cemetery. This historic treasure is an open-air museum, telling the story of more than 3,000 lives spanning the centuries. Said to have been a burying ground as early as the mid-18th century, the cemetery is considered the oldest in Florida. 6 N. Alcaniz St., stmichaelscemetery.org. 13. The Big Five. Downtown Pensacola is home to the big five in the arts world: arts museum, community theatre, opera, symphony and ballet. See pages 30-31 for more information.

Old Christ Church

Historic Facts • The king and queen of Spain • The Barkley House, a popular site for visited Pensacola in 2009 for our weddings and special events, was built 450th anniversary. in 1830 and is Pensacola’s oldest • The names of Spanish cities can be surviving example of a masonry high found throughout downtown on house. streets such as Zaragoza, Tarragona • Andrew Jackson’s portrait on the and Cervantes, and Seville Square. 20-dollar bill was made in Pensacola, • Built in 1832, Old Christ Church is the and the site of his home can be found oldest Protestant church in Florida still on Palafox Place. on its original site. It was used as a hospital, barracks and jail by Union troops during the Civil War. page 23 Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola Tour Menus

Families and History Eco-tourists Young at Heart Buffs and Birders • Johnson Beach • Historic Pensacola Village • Scenic Highway and Bay Bluffs Park • Quietwater Beach “Baby Beach” • Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail • Edward Ball Nature Trail • National Naval Aviation Museum/ • North Hill Preservation District • Blackwater River State Forest IMAX® Theatre • Fort Barrancas and Fort Pickens • Gulf Islands National Seashore • Sam’s Fun City/Surf City • Pensacola Lighthouse • Perdido Pitcher Plant Prairie • Fast Eddie’s Fun Center • National Naval Aviation Museum • Big Lagoon State Park • Dolphin cruise • African-American Heritage Trail • Perdido watershed • Gulf Breeze Zoo • The Wall South/Veterans • Naval Live Oaks • Gulfarium Memorial Park • Project GreenShores and Wayside Park • Discovery Gallery • UWF Archaeology Institute • ECUA Bayou Marcus Wetlands • Blue Wahoos baseball game • St. Michael’s Cemetery • Adventures Unlimited canoeing Adventure Students Seekers Snowbirds of All Ages • Deep-sea fishing excursions and Seniors • National park ranger camps • Parasailing • Golf outings • Gulf Breeze Zoo • Golf outings • Adventures Unlimited canoeing • Project GreenShores • Paddleboarding, surfing and sailing • Deep sea fishing • Classes at Belmont Arts Center and lessons • Historic Pensacola Village Pensacola Museum of Art • Diving and spear fishing • National Naval Aviation Museum • Historic Pensacola Village • Adventures Unlimited zipline • Arts and cultural offerings • Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail • Five Flags Speedway • National Naval Aviation Museum • National Flight Academy Music Food Lovers Connoisseurs • Vinyl Music Hall Calling • Joe Patti’s seafood market • Evenings in Olde Seville concerts Shopaholics • Year-round food and wine festivals • Bands on the Beach concerts • Cordova Mall • Pensacola Celebrity Chefs cooking • DeLuna Fest • Tanger Outlets classes and events • Jazz Fest • Portofino Boardwalk • Palafox Market • Songwriters Festivals • Downtown Pensacola • Farmers’ Opry southern suppers • Farmers Opry • Historic Seville Merchants Association • J.W. Renfroe Pecan Co. • Kaleidoscope cooking classes

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Gulf Breeze Zoo

Adventures Unlimited

Pensacola Seafood Festival

JazzFest

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Blue Angels Practice

Top 10 Free Things to Do

1. Beaches: Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach 2. National Naval Aviation Museum 3. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum 4. Outdoor summer concerts 5. Gulf Islands National Seashore ranger-led programs 6. Blue Angels practices and air shows 7. Native Paths Cultural Heritage and Resource Center 8. Fort Barrancas 9. African-American Heritage Trail 10. Year-round festivals and parades

National Naval Aviation Museum page 26 T.T. Wentworth Fast Eddie’s Fun Center Adventures Unlimited Sam’s Fun City

New This Year: National Flight Academy This world-class facility available to 7th-12th grade students for a five-day camp is patterned after an aircraft carrier and includes incredible detail to make participants feel like they are living and breathing as a pilot. The highlight of the facility is six simulation and immersion centers, which feature high-tech, virtual-world experiences that provide a hands-on, realistic flying adventure. Learn more at nationalflightacademy.com.

1. National Naval Aviation Museum. Among the top air and 9. Native Paths Cultural and Heritage Center. space museums in the world, featuring more than 150 vintage The Perdido Bay Tribe recently opened a tribal headquarters, aircraft. The museum features an IMAX® theatre, Top Gun library and art gallery with Creek artifacts. The facility offers F-14 flight simulator, motion-based simulators, indoor recreational activities near Jones Swamp Preserve. playground and full-service restaurant. 1750 Radford Blvd., 3300 Beloved Path, (850) 453-7382, perdidobaytribe.org. (850) 452-3604, navalaviationmuseum.org. 10. Adventures Unlimited. Visitors can canoe, tube or kayak down 2. Pensacola Lighthouse. At 160 feet tall, it’s the fourth-tallest Coldwater Creek or play on the ropes course featuring a zipline. brick lighthouse in the nation and offers stunning views. Built in 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., Milton, (850) 623-6197, 1859, the lighthouse is said to be haunted. 2081 Radford Blvd., adventuresunlimited.com. (850) 393-1561, pensacolalighthouse.org. 11. Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. One of the Gulf of Mexico’s 3. Historic Pensacola Village. Visitors can tour a collection of longest piers at 1,471 feet, fish from it all day for $7.50 or stroll period houses and Florida’s oldest church with a costumed guide. the pier for $1.25. 41 Fort Pickens Rd., (850) 934-7200, 205 E. Zaragoza St., (850) 595-5985, historicpensacola.org. fishpensacolabeachpier.com. 4. Pensacola Museum of Art. Located inside the old city jail, the 12. Fort Pickens. This massive brick fortress offers spectacular views museum features a permanent collection as well as traveling and rich history. One of the few forts in the South the exhibits such as Chagall and Matisse. 407 S. Jefferson St., Confederates did not capture, the fort also held Apache (850) 432-6247, pensacolamuseumofart.com. prisoners, including the infamous Geronimo. Free daily tours. 5. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. This museum holds Ft. Pickens Rd., (850) 934-2635, nps.gov/guis. major pieces of history, including the anchor that belonged to 13. Gulf Breeze Zoo. The 50-acre facility features hundreds of Spanish sailor de Luna from 1559. 300 S. Jefferson St., animals from around the world along with a petting zoo, (850) 595-5990, historicpensacola.org. boardwalk and safari train. 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., 6. Fast Eddie’s Fun Center. Families can drive around the (850) 932-2229, gulfbreezezoo.org. go-kart track, play putt-putt, have water wars and play in the 14. Gulfarium. Visitors can explore marine life with dolphin, indoor arcade. 505 W. Michigan Ave., (850) 433-7735, sea lion and penguin shows as well as stingray feedings and fasteddiesfunctr.com. tropical bird exhibits. 1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy., Fort Walton, 7. Pensacola Greyhound Park. Catch the excitement of live (850) 243-9046, gulfarium.com. greyhound racing, simulcast greyhound and horse racing events 15. Uncle Sandy's Macaw Park. Admire these beautiful birds from and a poker room with more than two-dozen tables. afar or allow them to sit on your shoulder. (850) 478-6421, (850) 455-8595, pensacolagreyhoundtrack.com. macawbirdpark.com. 8. Sam’s Fun City. This amusement park and water park features 16. Fort Barrancas. Part of the National Parks System, the fort includes dozens of rides and attractions, including laser tag, putt-putt, trails where Civil War Confederates once walked, a visitor center go-karts, bumper boats and more. 6709 Pensacola Blvd., and special events such as lantern tours. Free daily tours. (850) 505-0800, samsfuncity.com. 1750 Radford Blvd., (850) 455-5167, nps.gov/guis. page 27 Pensacola for Kids

Bring the Little Ones Along

Maybe it’s catching that first fish off one of the longest fishing piers on the Gulf of Mexico or canoeing a sun-dappled

Coldwater Creek. Maybe it’s dreaming of flying high as a

Blue Angel or just building the perfect sandcastle. In the

Pensacola Bay Area, kids are always free – to discover, to dream, to enjoy.

Insider Tips: Say cheese! Here are five great spots to take a pic with a bird’s eye view. • Pensacola Lighthouse • Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier • Big Lagoon State Park Lookout Tower • Fort Barrancas • Scenic Bluffs Park

Check the calendar on page 54-57 for special events.

page 28 Pensacola Lighthouse National Naval Aviation Museum

Historic Pensacola Village Gulfarium

Check Out Our 25 Kid-Friendly Activities

1. Explore 150 vintage aircraft, fly a simulator or watch an 14. Dress up in costume at the history museum’s Discovery IMAX® film at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Gallery. 2. Splash around in the calm waters of Santa Rosa Sound at 15. Watch a matinee at Pensacola Little Theatre. Quietwater Beach. 16. Shoot the breeze with Lanier Sailing or Condor Sailing. 3. Rent a paddleboard from Coastal Paddle Company. 17. Parasail through the skies or drive a jetski from Key Sailing. 4. Climb 177 steps to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse. 18. Take a tubing trip down the river or fly through the trees on 5. Hop aboard a dolphin cruise. a zipline at Adventures Unlimited. 6. See hundreds of animals at Gulf Breeze Zoo. 19. Attend a surf camp from Waterboyz. 7. See the dolphin show at the Gulfarium. 20. Master the kitchen with Kaleidoscope’s cooking classes at 8. Hook a big one at the Pensacola Bay Bridge or the Distinctive Kitchens. Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. 21. Step back in time on an interactive tour of Historic 9. Go camping at Big Lagoon State Park. Pensacola Village. 10. Enjoy thrilling rides, water slides and other games at 22. Play at numerous area parks such as Perdido Kids Park, Sam’s Fun City. Sanders Beach Community Park and Bayview Park. 11. Zoom around the go-kart track or play in the arcade at Fast 23. Feed the birds at Uncle Sandy's Macaw Bird Park. Eddie’s Fun Center. 24. Watch Pensacola’s new baseball team, the Blue Wahoos. 12. Explore massive brick fortresses with a national park ranger. 25. Look out for fish at two new snorkeling reefs on 13. Cool off at Plaza de Luna’s Splash Park. Pensacola Beach.

page 29 Ballet Pensacola

Art for Every Taste Puccini, Verdi and the Nutcracker at the historic Saenger Theatre; African tribal art and Picasso at the Pensacola Museum of Art; glass blowing in an arts center anchoring historic Belmont DeVilliers; art galleries from Palafox to Seville Square; and the cool sound of music on the night air. In Pensacola, we offer a taste of art to meet every taste. page 30 Belmont Arts & Cultural Center Art and Culture

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Pensacola Museum of Art Pensacola Opera

11 Arts & Cultural Offerings Not To Miss

1. Ballet Pensacola: Resident artists and world-class visiting Miriam Schapiro and Milton Avery, with standing collections dancers present four major productions annually, as well as and touring displays. 407 S. Jefferson St., (850) 432-6247, the Nutcracker. 400 S. Jefferson St., (850) 432-9546, pensacolamuseumofart.org. balletpensacola.com. 7. Pensacola Symphony: Entering its 87th season, the 2. Saenger Theatre: The Spanish Baroque/Rococo style theatre symphony presents a diverse program including Beethoven, opened in 1925. A $15 million renovation has given the Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn and Brahms. “Grand Dame of Palafox” new life as the Gulf Coast’s 205 E. Zaragoza St., (850) 435-2533, pensacolasymphony.com. premier performance space. 118 S. Palafox Pl., 8. Pensacola Children’s Chorus: Part of Pensacola’s cultural (850) 595-3880, pensacolasaenger.com. scene for 20 years, it has produced local celebrities including 3. Pensacola Little Theatre: Housed in the Pensacola Cultural Broadway’s Ashley Brown. 46 E. Chase St., (850) 434-7760, Center, the Southeast’s oldest continually producing pensacolachildrenschorus.com. community theatre presents weekly shows from dramas to 9. Quayside Gallery: The co-op represents 200 local artists musicals and children’s theatre. 400 S. Jefferson St., producing paintings, drawings, pottery, photography, (850) 434-0257, pensacolalittletheatre.com. sculptures and more. 17 E. Zarragossa St., (850) 438-2363, 4. Pensacola Opera: Recognized by Opera America as “one of quaysidegallery.com. the fastest growing (opera) companies in the United States,” 10. University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing the opera presents two major productions in January and Arts: This center plays host to various on-campus and March. 75 S. Tarragona St., (850) 433-6737, community arts organizations, with performances in music, pensacolaopera.com. dance, theatre and opera. 11000 University Pkwy., 5. Belmont Arts & Cultural Center: This working arts center (850) 857-6057, uwf.edu/cfpa. offers disciplines ranging from glass blowing and pottery to 11. Pensacola State College: The Ashmore Fine Arts Center, Jean bead making, belly dancing and drawing. and Paul Amos Performance Studio and Anna Lamar Switzer 401 N. Reus St., (850) 429-1222, belmontartscenter.com. Gallery offer an array of special shows and exhibits. 6. Pensacola Museum of Art: Located in the former city jail, 1000 College Blvd., (850) 484-2563, pensacolastate.edu. this accredited museum mingles works from Salvador Dali,

page 31 The Great Outdoors By Land

Marcus Pointe

page 32 Six Picks for Hiking and Biking 1. Downtown Pensacola is ideal for a pleasurable ride without much traffic. Continue down Bayfront Parkway and across two scenic bridges to Pensacola Beach. 2. Pensacola Beach’s bike path and sidewalks appeal to all levels, from slow-paced walkers who like to take in the scenery to serious, fast-paced bikers. 3. Gulf Islands National Seashore provides Great Blue Heron walking trails and bike paths along the nation’s longest stretch of protected beach. Walk more than seven miles of sand trails through the Naval Live Oaks 4. Some of the most popular off-road, dirt Preserve. Follow a boardwalk through a prairie of carnivorous pitcher plants, paths for mountain bikers in the area are a landscape unique to the northern Gulf Coast. Bike Fort Pickens Road or found at the University of West Florida’s Johnson Beach Road with the bay to one side and the Gulf to the other. Find Edward Ball Nature Trail. a birder’s paradise. Reserve a campsite in the shadow of a 5. Cyclists can ride along Blackwater Trails, part pre-Civil War fort. From the rustic – a search for driftwood on of the national Rails-to-Trails project. the shores of Pensacola Bay – to the refined – a turn around a 6. Enjoy a short walk along Florida’s only bluffs challenging 18 holes – the Pensacola Bay Area is an at Bay Bluffs Park, or continue north for a outdoorsman’s (and woman’s) paradise. bike ride on Scenic Hwy. Scan for more! Top 10 Birding Sites 1. Borrow free binoculars at Big Lagoon State Park to spot yellow-bellied Featured Golf Courses sapsuckers, black-bellied plovers and flickers. Lost Key Golf Club 2. Listen for brown-headed nuthatches, pine warblers and bobwhites at 625 Lost Key Dr., Perdido Key Tarkiln Bayou State Park. (850) 549-2160, lostkey.com 3. At Project GreenShores and Wayside Park on Pensacola’s Bayfront, Marcus Pointe Golf Club you can see as many as 300 water birds, gulls, terns and cormorants. 2500 Oak Pointe Dr., Pensacola 4. Edward Ball Nature Trail at the University of West Florida is ideal for (850) 484-9770, golfmarcuspointe.com watching egrets, northern parulas, summer tanagers and great crested Osceola Municipal Golf Course flycatches. 300 Tonawanda Dr., Pensacola 5. Take the boardwalk at ECUA Bayou Marcus Wetlands to see blue- (850) 453-7599, osceolagolf.com winged teal, hooded merganser, bufflehead and goldeneye. 6. At Gulf Islands National Seashore, view local and migratory birds such Perdido Bay Golf & Lodging as osprey, herons, spotted sandpipers, plunging gannets, warblers and 1 Doug Ford Dr., Perdido Key tanagers. (850) 492-1223, perdidobaygolf.com 7. Hear the song of Bachman’s sparrows or watch for the red-headed woodpecker at Blackwater River State Forest. 8. The half-mile boardwalk at Trout Point features sandy shore on one Scan “Fore” More! side and freshwater marsh on the other for great viewing opportunities. 9. Shoreline Park South is on the path of migrating birds, perfect for For golf locations, look for viewing a variety of birds. symbol on pages 38-39. 10. The Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier offers an excellent vantage point for spotting plunging gannets and bridled and sooty terns.

page 33 The Great Outdoors By Sea

Bay, cove, bayou or beach, the Pensacola Bay Area is a world of water. Sailors love our constant breezes and sandy, forgiving bottoms. A quick trip by motorboat can carry you to a seemingly forgotten beach. Cruises acquaint you with the friendly, intelligent dolphins that share our world. With one of the longest fishing piers on the Gulf of Mexico, it’s easy to cast for amberjack, red fish or cobia. Charter boats can take you far offshore, to the edges of the deep blue where the marlin dwell. Sight cast on coastal flats or surf cast along miles of empty beach. For any angler, Pensacola is the ultimate catch.

Pensacola Beach Fishing Bridge

page 34 Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddleboardng

Adventures Unlimited (850) 623-6197, adventuresunlimited.com

Big Lagoon State Park

Santa Rosa Sound (850) 492-1595, floridastateparks.org/biglagoon Coastal Paddle Company Key Sailing (850) 916-1600, coastalpaddlecompany.com

Key Sailing (850) 932-5520, keysailing.com

Waterboyz (850) 433-2929, waterboyz.com

Boat Rentals & Sightseeing Cruises

Aquatic Charters (850) 492-6337, chase-n-fins.com

Bonifay Water Sports (850) 932-0633, bonifaywatersports.com

Condor Sailing Adventures (850) 637-7245, condorsailingadventures.com

Jolly Sailing (850) 723-6142, jollysailing.com

Key Sailing (850) 932-5520, keysailing.com

Lanier Sailing Academy (850) 432-3199, laniersail.com

page 35 Six Picks to Get You Hooked on Fishing 1. Fish on the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier, one of the largest 4. Fish the Escambia River, boasting 85 species of fish, including fishing piers in the Gulf of Mexico, for $7.50 per day. channel catfish and largemouth bass. (850) 934-7200, fishpensacolabeachpier.com. 5. Pensacola has a number of live bottom or natural limestone 2. Cast your line at the Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge for reefs such as Paradise, Green’s and Timber Holes. $3 per day. No fishing license required. (850) 434-1234. 6. Fish for pompano right off the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. 3. Ask a diving charter about spear fishing dives for red snapper, grouper, cobia and amberjack.

Red Snapper Mullet

page 36 Fishing and Diving Aquatic Charters – Fishing (850) 492-6337, chase-n-fins.com

A Reel Eazy Charter – Diving/Fishing (850) 932-8824, reeleazy.com

Chulamar Inc. & Fishing Fleet – Fishing (850) 934-8037, chulamar.com

Dr. Dive – Diving (850) 932-6602, drdive.com

Gulf Breeze Guide Service – Fishing (850) 934-3292, gulfbreezeguideservice.com

H2O Below – Fishing (850) 291-3501, ussoriskanydiver.com

Hot Spots Tackle & Charters – Fishing (850) 916-7176, hotspotscharters.com

Scuba Shack/Wet Dream Charters – Diving/Fishing Dive In! (850) 433-4319, For those who prefer a bottoms-up view, the world’s largest artificial reef, the scubashackpensacola.com 911-foot aircraft carrier, the USS Oriskany, rests in more than 200 feet of water off Viking Diving – Diving/Fishing Pensacola Beach with its “island” 70 feet below the surface. Dozens of dive sites, some (850) 916-3483, accessible from the beach, dot the area and draw every level of diver, from technical vikingdivingpensacola.com divers reaching the Mighty O’s 150-foot-deep hangar deck to beginners discovering the Contact the Wildlife Conservation sport. Whether spear fishing, lobster hunting, shell collecting or photographing marine Commission at (850) 488-4676 or life, divers find our prime, year-round diving conditions irresistible. myfwc.com for more information. Check out pages 54-57 for annual fishing tournaments. Dive Locations

Insider Tip: Snorkeling is also a favorite pastime in Pensacola. National park rangers at Gulf Islands Three Coal Barges National Seashore USS Massachusetts Tex Edwards Barge lead free snorkeling Russian Freighter/San Pablo Timber Holes Sylvia adventures during Pete Tide II the summer. Tug Heron & LCM Landing Craft Chevron Oil Rig US Navy Diving Ships Dredge Avocet M/S Antares USS Oriskany page 37 P P P P P P P P P P P P

Legend Corridors by color: Getting Around P Beach parking We know it’s a little tricky finding your way Pensacola Beach corridor – Includes Downtown corridor – Includes the Midtown corridor (cont.) Scenic Gateway corridor (Western) – Encompasses around when you’re new to an area. To help Pensacola Beach and Gulf Islands National historic and downtown districts along Highway). For lodging and restaurants in the first exits in Florida on I-10 East, from Pine Boat launches & marinas Seashore. For lodging and restaurants in Pensacola Bay. For lodging and restaurants this area, please refer to pages 50-51. Forest Road (exit 7) to Highway 29 (exit 10). simplify things, we’ve identified corridors in Dog parks this area, please refer to pages 42-45. in this area, please refer to pages 48-49. For lodging and restaurants in this area, please our area that you can see on the map. We West Pensacola corridor – Includes refer to page 53. Birding sites ...... page 33 have color-coded listings to correspond with Perdido Key corridor – Covers the Midtown corridor – Covers Davis Naval Air Station Pensacola and Pensacola (Eastern) – Covers the Milton and Pace area, the corridors for quick identification of where westernmost coastal area in Florida. For Highway (exit 13 from I-10) and the area Lighthouse. For lodging and restaurants including canoeing areas north of Milton. Camping sites . . pages 42-53 you are and what’s nearby. lodging and restaurants in this area, please near the airport, including Cordova Mall in this area, please refer to page 52. For lodging and restaurants in this area, please Golf courses ...... page 33 refer to pages 46-47. and Highway 90 (exit 17 from I-10 to refer to page 53.

page 38page 38 page 39 page 40 Food and Lodging

The Pensacola Bay Area has a variety of accommodations and dining options to suit your style. You can rent a beachside cottage for your extended family, feel at home in a comfortable condo or experience our great outdoors while camping. Stay in a quaint bed and breakfast downtown or a Gulf-front luxury resort with all the amenities you need right on site. Or, choose from your favorite hotel brand, whether it’s right on the beach, near shopping or convenient to the interstate. Check VisitPensacola.com/coupons for specials year-round. And while you’re here, we promise to make your mealtimes memorable with our award-winning restaurants serving everything from fresh sushi and seafood to Southern favorites with a modern twist. Dine dockside on po-boys, gumbo and the catch of the day. Sip a local bushwacker while watching the sun go down. Sample a locally crafted beer. Or experience fine dining with delectable dishes such as Grits A Ya Ya, crawfish cheesecake or filet oscar with fried green tomatoes.

page 41 Pensacola Beach 10 page 42 11 10 9201 Navarre Pkwy., navbeach.com Gulf IslandsNationalSeashore, nps.gov/guis 40 Ft.PickensRd.,travelodge.com DeLunaDr.,24 Via springhillsuitespensacolabeach.com DeLunaDr.,21 Via paradiseinn-pb.com 165 Ft.PickensRd.,margaritavillehotel.com 14 Via DeLunaDr.,14 Via holiday 333 Ft.PickensRd.,hiexpress.com DeLunaDr.,12 Via hiltonpensacolabeach.com DeLunaDr.,2 Via hamptoninn.com DeLunaDr.,16 Via daysinn.com 9 7 4 2 8 6 5 3 1 Navarre BeachCampground Fort PickensCampground Travelodge PensacolaBeach SpringHill SuitesbyMarriott Paradise Inn Margaritaville BeachHotel Holiday InnResort Holiday InnExpress PensacolaBeach Hilton PensacolaBeachGulfFront Hampton InnPensacolaBeachGulfFront Days InnPensacolaBeachfront Hotels, Motels,ResortsandCamping innresorts.com/pensacolabeach (800) 301-5925 (850) 932-2319 (800) 544-8313 (850) 934-3300 (888) 465-4329 (850) 932-3536 (866) 916-2999 (850) 916-2999 (850) 934-5400 (800) 406-7885 (850) 932-6000 (850) 932-5331 (888) 465-4329 (850) 916-9755 (800) 320-8108 (850) 932-6800 (888) 639-2188 (850) 939-2188 (877) 444-6777 (850) 934-2622 200 115 100 117 162 206 272 181 123 55 76 Number of Rooms

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Fitness Room F 9 D Free Internet A B Pool 2 G Pets Allowed 3 E

Laundry Facilities 5 J Business Center 1 7 H 8 Pensacola Beach

K 11 Type of Food Type Served Breakfast Buffet Fine Dining Waterview Pet Friendly Beer/Wine/Cocktail Banquet Facilities Entertainment Dining Average Price Days Closed Lunch Dinner Sunday Brunch Catering Restaurants and Nightlife Seating Capacity Outside Dining Bus Parking Reservations Accpt

A Crabs - We Got ‘Em Seafood, Crab, 6 Casino Beach Blvd., (850) 932-0700 675 •• •• • •••• American $15 - $22 none crabswegotem.com Sat-Sun B Flounder’s Chowder House American, Thanksgiving 800 Quietwater Beach Rd., (850) 932-2003 800 ••• • •••••• Seafood $11 - $19 flounderschowderhouse.com Christmas C Frank & Lola’s—Margaritaville Beach Hotel 165 Ft. Pickens Rd., (850) 916-9755 130 •••• • • ••• Upscale Casual $25 open daily margaritavillehotel.com

D The Grand Marlin Seafood, 400 Pensacola Blvd., (850) 677-9153 350 ••• ••• ••••• Long Drinks, $10 - $25 Christmas thegrandmarlin.com Oyster Bar, Steaks E H20—A Cajun Asian Grill—Hilton (Pensacola Celebrity Chefs Restaurant) American, 162 •••• ••• •••• Seafood, Asian, over $20 none 12 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 343-6791 Cajun, Sushi h2orestaurantpensacolabeach.com F Landshark Landing 200 Cocktail Fare varies mid 165 Ft. Pickens Rd., (850) 916-9755 •••••• Dec - Jan margaritavillehotel.com G Lillo’s Tuscan Grille Italian 5 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 934-5456 • lillostuscangrille.com 175 ••••••••• $10 - $18 Mondays H Paradise Bar and Grille—Paradise Inn 21 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 916-5087 •• •• • •• • Burgers, Seafood $4 - $22 Christmas paradisebar-grill.com J Riptides Sports Grill—Holiday Inn Resort 14 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 932-5331 100 ••• •• • ••••• American $15 none holidayinnresorts.com/pensacolabeach K Terracotta Restaurant—Portofino Island Resort 10 Portofino Dr., (850) 916-5000 40 •• ••• •••••Upscale Casual $12 - $28 open daily portofinoisland.com

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Condominiums and Resorts Condominiums and Resorts Beachfront Gulf/Waterview Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Tennis Spa Fully furnished with laundry facilities and cable TV Beachfront Gulf/Waterview Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Tennis Spa Fully furnished with laundry facilities and cable TV

1 Baywatch • 1150 Ft. Pickens Rd. ••• 9 La Bahia • 1300 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: C D G I Vacation Rental Companies: A C D E G •

2 Beach Club • 18 Via DeLuna Dr. •••• 10 Portofino Island Resort Vacation Rental Companies: C D F G I 10 Portofino Dr. ••••••• Vacation Rental Companies: B C D F G I 3 Bulevar Menor • 1627 Bulevar Menor •• Vacation Rental Companies: D 11 Regency Towers & Regency Cabanas 1600 Via DeLuna Dr. ••• 4 Boardwalk • 1100 Ft. Pickens Rd. •• Vacation Rental Companies: A C D E G I Vacation Rental Companies: AC D G 12 Sabine Yacht and Racquet Club 5 Calle Bonita • 1692 Calle Bonita •• 330 Ft. Pickens Rd. ••• Vacation Rental Companies: B C D E G Vacation Rental Companies: BC D G

6 Emerald Dolphin • 850 Ft. Pickens Rd. •• 13 San DeLuna • 1350 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A C D E G I Vacation Rental Companies: C D E G •••

7 Emerald Isle • 22 Via DeLuna Dr. •••• 14 Sand Dollar • 336 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C D E F G I J Vacation Rental Companies: D E G I •

8 Gulf Winds • 1199 Ft. Pickens Rd. •• 15 Sans Souci • 999 Ft. Pickens Rd. • Vacation Rental Companies: C D E G Vacation Rental Companies: A C D E G I

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Condominiums and Resorts

Fully furnished with laundry facilities and cable TV Beachfront Gulf/Waterview Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Tennis Spa Vacation Rental Companies 16 Santa Rosa Dune • 900 Ft. Pickens Rd. •• Vacation Rental Companies: B C D G A Barrons Realty Group F Premier Island Mgmt. Group 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Ste. 12 10 Portofino Dr. 17 Santa Rosa Towers (850) 934-2588 (850) 916-5000, (866) 206-0323 800 Ft. Pickens Rd. •• barronsrealtygroup.com portofinoisland.com Vacation Rental Companies: AC E G B Emerald Coast Rentals G Realty Marts International/ 18 Seahorse Condos • 955 Ft. Pickens Rd. 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. RMI Vacations Vacation Rental Companies: E G • (850) 343-2255, (866) 884-7419 1591 Via DeLuna Dr. pensacolabeach-rentals.com (850) 932-5376, (800) 874-9245 19 Soundside Holiday Beach Resort realtymarts.com 19 Via DeLuna Dr. • ••• C Gulf Blue Vacations Vacation Rental Companies: H 22A Via DeLuna Dr. H Soundside Holiday Beach Resort (850) 932-0775, (800) 554-3695 19 Via DeLuna Dr. 20 South Harbour • 751 Pensacola Beach Blvd. •••• jmevacations.com (850) 934-2500, (800) 874-0402 Vacation Rental Companies: A C D G I holidaybeachresort.com D Paradise Beach Homes 21 Starboard Village • 1111 Ft. Pickens Rd. •• 27 Via DeLuna Dr. I Southern Vacation Rentals Vacation Rental Companies: A C D E G (850) 916-0777, (888) 860-0067 33 Via DeLuna Dr. paradisebeachhomes.com (866) 320-5199, (850) 932-7277 22 Tristan Towers • 1200 Ft. Pickens Rd. ••• gosouthern.com Vacation Rental Companies: C E G E Pensacola Beach Properties, Inc. 50 Ft. Pickens Rd. J ResortQuest Pensacola Beach 23 Villas on the Gulf • 1650 Via DeLuna Dr. •• (850) 934-0099, (800) 497-7321 546 Mary Esther Cut-Off NW, Ste. 3 Vacation Rental Companies: B C D E G I pensacolabeachproperty.com (888) 909-6807, (850) 275-5060 resortquestnwfl.com

page 45 Perdido Key

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Hotels, Motels and Camping Number of Rooms Gulf/Waterview Suites/Kitchenette Airport Shuttle Restaurant on Site Breakfast Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Pets Allowed Laundry Facilities Business Center

1 Cottages on the Green (850) 492-1223 ••••••• 1 Doug Ford Dr., perdidobaygolf.com 40

2 Big Lagoon State Park (850) 492-1595 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., floridastateparks.org/biglagoon 75 •• 3 Perdido Cove RV Resort (850) 492-7304 56 ••••• 13770 River Rd., perdidocove.com (877) 402-7873 Type of Food Type Served Breakfast Buffet Fine Dining Lunch Dinner Sunday Brunch Catering Waterview Pet Friendly Banquet Facilities Entertainment Dining Average Price Days Closed Beer/Wine/Cocktail Restaurants and Nightlife Seating Capacity Outside Dining Bus Parking Reservations Accpt A Legends Premium Wine Bar & Grille American, Perdido Bay Golf Club, 1 Doug Ford Dr. 50 •• • • • ••• • International $5 - $20 Christmas

(850) 492-1223, perdidobaygolfclub.com Fridays B Lost Key Golf Club Seafood, Sushi, 625 Lost Key Dr., (850) 549-2164 150 •••••• • •••••Casual, American $9 - $14 none lostkey.com

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Condominiums and Resorts Condominiums and Resorts Beachfront Gulf/Waterview Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Tennis Spa Fully furnished with laundry facilities and cable TV Fully furnished with laundry facilities and cable TV Beachfront Gulf/Waterview Fitness Room InternetFree Pool Tennis Spa 22 Sailmaker’s Place • 13928 River Rd. 4 Beach Colony Resort • 13601 Perdido Key Dr. •••• Vacation Rental Companies: A C E F G H I ••••• Vacation Rental Companies: A E F 5 Capri • 16551 Perdido Beach Blvd. 23 Sandy Key Condominiums Vacation Rental Companies: E •••• 13575 Sandy Key Dr. ••••• Vacation Rental Companies: C E F G H I 6 Eden Condominium • 16281 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: B F H ••••••• 24 SeaSpray Condominiums East & West 16287 Sandy Key Dr. ••••• 7 Florencia • 14900 River Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A C F Vacation Rental Companies: A E F I ••• 25 Shipwatch • 16787 Perdido Key Dr. •••• 8 Grand Caribbean East & West Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G H 13500 Sandy Key Dr. •• Vacation Rental Companies: A C F G H I 26 Spanish Key • 17287 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: C E F G H I •••• 9 Indigo • 13621 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: E F G H I ••••• 27 Spinnaker • 14765 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: H • 10 La Playa • 13555 Sandy Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G H I ••• 28 Villagio • 13700 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: F • 11 Lost Key Golf and Beach Club 29 Windemere • 14500 Perdido Key Dr. 608 Lost Key Dr. •••• ••• Vacation Rental Companies: C D E F G Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G H I 12 Mediterranean at Perdido Key 17359 Perdido Key Dr. •••• Vacation Rental Companies: F H Vacation Rental Companies 13 Mirabella • 13900 Perdido Key Dr. •••• A Aquatic Realty G Perdido Realty Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G I 14508 Perdido Key Dr. 14250 Perdido Key Dr., Unit B (850) 492-4632, (800) 881-7368 (850) 492-1102, (800) 717-7263 14 Needle Rush Point • 17119 Perdido Key Dr. aquaticrealty.com perdidokey.com Vacation Rental Companies: F H ••••• B Eden Condominium H Pointe South Vacation Rentals 15 Ocean Breeze East & West 16281 Perdido Key Dr. 13587 Perdido Key Dr. 14623 Perdido Key Dr. ••• (850) 492-3336, (800) 523-8141 (850) 492-1148, (800) 598-1888 Vacation Rental Companies: A C F G H edencondominiums.com pointesouth.com 16 Palacio • 13661 Perdido Key Dr. ••••• C Key Concepts Realty I ResortQuest Vacation Rental Companies: A C F G H I 13880 Perdido Key Dr. 13661 Perdido Key Dr. (850) 492-5462, (800) 955-5462 (850) 492-9024 17 Perdido Cove Townhomes • 13770 River Rd. gulfcoastarea.com resortquestnwfl.com Vacation Rental Companies: K •• •• D Lost Key Golf and Beach Club J iTrip Vacation Rentals 18 Perdido Dunes at Perdido Key 625 Lost Key Dr. 17359 Perdido Key Dr. 16769 Perdido Key Dr. ••• (850) 549-2160, (888) 256-7853 (850) 845-9579 Vacation Rental Companies: C F lostkey.com K Perdido Cove RV Resort 19 Perdido Skye • 13785 Perdido Key Dr. •••• E Luxury Coastal Vacations and Townhomes Vacation Rental Companies: A C F G H 13700 Perdido Key Dr. 13770 River Rd. (850) 332-5120 (877) 402-7873 20 Perdido Sun Condominiums luxurycoastalvacations.com perdidocove.com 13753 Perdido Key Dr. ••• Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G H I F Meyer Vacation Rentals 13700 Perdido Key Dr. 21 Perdido Towers • 16875 Perdido Key Dr. ••••• (850) 492-6466, (800) 213-9544 Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G H meyerre.com

page 47 Historic Downtown

Pace Blvd

“E” St Cervantes St St Palafox 9th Ave 17th Ave Jackson St 14th Ave Navy Blvd 3

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Hotels, Motels and Bed & Breakfasts Number of Rooms Gulf/Waterview Suites/Kitchenette Airport Shuttle Restaurant on Site Breakfast Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Pets Allowed Laundry Facilities Business Center 1 Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola Downtown (850) 439-3330 •••••••• 700 E. Chase St., courtyardpensacoladowntown.com (800) 627-7468 120

2 Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel (850) 433-3336 •• ••• •• • 200 E. Gregory St., pensacolagrandhotel.com (877) 227-6963 210 3 Days Inn Historic Downtown (850) 438-4922 102 •• •••• 710 N. Palafox St., thedaysinn.com (800) 544-8313

4 Lee House Bed & Breakfast Inn (850) 912-8770 ••••• 400 Bayfront Pkwy., leehousepensacola.com 8

5 New World Inn (850) 432-4111 •• 600 S. Palafox St., newworldlanding.com 15

6 Pensacola Victorian Bed & Breakfast (850) 434-2818 •• • 203 W. Gregory St., pensacolavictorian.com (800) 370-8354 4

7 Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown (850) 432-0202 •••••••• 601 E. Chase St., residenceinnpensacoladowntown.com (800) 331-3131 78

8 Solé Inn & Suites (850) 470-9298 45 ••• 200 N. Palafox St., soleinnandsuites.com (888) 470-9298

page 48 M J 315 W. GardenSt.,(850)438-0402•everman.org 600 S.BarracksSt.,(850)470-0003•goodgrits.com pensacolavictorian.com 203 W. GregorySt.,(850)437-0730 200 E.GregorySt.,(850)433-3336•pensacolagrandhotel.com 600 S.BarracksSt.,(850)437-1961•goodgrits.com pensacolagrandhotel.com Hotel 2 S.PalafoxPl.,(850)607-6758•vinylmusichall.com 400 E.ChaseSt.,(850)432-7752•wintzellsoysterhouse.com 130 E.GovernmentSt.,(850)434-6211 •sevillequarter.com 286 N.PalafoxSt.,(850)912-6454•polonza.com 225 E.ZaragozaSt.(850)434-3353•pbbrew.com 130 E.GovernmentSt.,(850)434-6211 •sevillequarter.com mcguiresirishpub.com 600 E.GregorySt.(Hwy. 98),(850)433-6789 905 E.GregorySt.,(850)434-3600•landrysseafood.com 524 SouthBSt.,(850)432-3315•joepattis.com 400 S.PalafoxSt.,(850)469-9898•jacksons.goodgrits.com 27 S.PalafoxPl.,(850)469-9966•dineglobalgrill.com W.421 BelmontSt.,(850) 912-4856•fivesistersbluescafe.com 600 S.BarracksSt.,(850)470-0003•goodgrits.com N D Q O P H G B A R K C S L E F I Jackson’s Steakhouse( Global Grill( The FishHouse( Ever’man NaturalFoods,Inc. The DeckBaratFishHouse Cottage Café Club—CrowneCavu PlazaPensacolaGrandHotel Atlas OysterHouse 1912 Restaurant—Crowne PlazaPensacolaGrand Vinyl MusicHall&51/2Bar Wintzell’s OysterHouse Seville Quarter/RosieO’Grady’s Polonza Bistro Pensacola BayBrewery Palace Café McGuire’s IrishPub Landry’s Seafood Joe Patti’s Seafood/SushiBar Five SistersBluesCafé 200 E.GregorySt.,(850)433-3336 Restaurants andNightlife Pensacola CelebrityChefsRestaurant) Pensacola CelebrityChefsRestaurant) Pensacola CelebrityChefsRestaurant) 300 525 270 150 160 195 250 120 210 75 52 20 30 45 60 92 Seating Capacity •••• • •• • • •• • • • ••• • ••• Breakfast

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Hotels and Motels Number of Rooms Suites/Kitchenette Airport Shuttle Restaurant on Site Breakfast Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Pets Allowed Laundry Facilities Business Center 1 America’s Best Value Inn & Suites •• • ••••• 7200 Plantation Rd., americasbestvalueinn.com (850) 466-2000 111

2 Comfort Inn, Davis Highway (850) 484-8070 ••••••• 8080 N. Davis Hwy., choicehotels.com/hotel/fl712 (800) 424-6423 115

3 Courtyard by Marriott (850) 857-7744 •••••••• 451 Creighton Rd., courtyard.com/pnscy (800) 321-2211 90

4 Easy Rest Inn •• • ••••• 7220 Plantation Rd., easyrestinn.com (850) 857-0099 61

5 Fairfield Inn by Marriott (850) 484-8001 ••••• 7325 N. Davis Hwy., marriott.com (800) 228-2800 63

6 Hampton Inn Airport/Cordova Mall (850) 478-1123 •••••• 2187 Airport Blvd., hamptoninnpensacolaairport.com (800) 426-7866 126

7 Hampton Inn & Suites (850) 505-7500 ••••••• 7050 Plantation Rd., hamptoninn.com (800) 426-7866 85

8 Hilton Garden Inn •• •• ••• •• 1144 Airport Blvd., hiltongardeninnpensacola.com (850) 479-8900 137 9 Holiday Inn (850) 472-1400 114 •••••••• 7813 N. Davis Hwy., holidayinnpns.com (800) 465-4329

10 Homewood Suites (850) 474-3777 107 •• • ••• •• 5049 Corporate Woods Dr., homewoodsuitespensacola.com (800) 225-5466

page 50 301 Brent Ln.,(850)912-8806 Fresh Buffet scenic90cafe.com 701 ScenicHwy., (850)433-8844 nancyshauteaffairs.com 555 ScenicHwy., (850)434-0112 ( mellowmushroom.com 5175 BayouBlvd.,(850)475-7575 marinaoysterbarn.com 505 BayouBlvd.,(850)433-0511 pnsfujisushi.com 6235 N.DavisHwy., (850)478-5464 (850) 432-0539,anguspensacola.com 1101 ScenicHwy., (Hwy. 90E) 13 16 15 12 14 11 12050 ScenicHwy., valueplace.com 481 Creighton Rd.,towneplacesuitespensacola.com 7340 PlantationRd.,redroof.com 7601 ScenicHwy., choicehotels.com 7230 PlantationRd.,mainstaysuites.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FLB78 7750 N.DavisHwy., 598.lq.com A C G D B Pensacola CelebrityChefsRestaurant) E F Steve Barnhill’s Southern Scenic 90Café Nancy’s HauteAffairs/Skopelos Mellow Mushroom Marina OysterBarn Fuji Grill The Angus Value Place TownePlace SuitesbyMarriott Red RoofInn Quality Inn&Suites Mainstay Suites La QuintaInn Restaurants andNightlife Hotels andMotels 400 130 260 200 400 TO 80 Seating Capacity

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2 Hospitality Inn ••••• 4910 Mobile Hwy. (850) 453-3333 80

3 Suburban Extended Stay Hotel (850) 453-4140 ••••• 3984 Barrancas Ave., suburbanhotels.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FL964 (800) 424-6423 129

4 Super 8 Motel (850) 457-7277 •••••• 5 N. New Warrington Rd., thesuper8.com (800) 800-8000 42 Type of Food Type Served Breakfast Average Dining Average Price Buffet Fine Dining Lunch Dinner Sunday Brunch Catering Waterview Pet Friendly Beer/Wine/Cocktail Banquet Facilities Entertainment Days Closed Restaurants and Nightlife Seating Capacity Outside Dining Bus Parking Reservations Accpt

A Cubi Bar Café Soups, 1750 Radford Blvd., (850) 452-2643 150 •• ••••Sandwiches Under $10 Christmas navalaviationmuseum.org The Oar House B Seafood, Thanksgiving 1000 S. Pace Blvd., (850) 549-4444 165 • • • ••• •• • Sandwiches $8 - $20 Christmas the-oar-house.com C Pensacola Greyhound Track Variety, Special $11 - $19 Sun-Tues 951 Dog Track Rd., (850) 455-8595 900 •• • ••• Group Rates (800) 345-3997 • pensacolagreyhoundtrack.com

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Hotels, Motels and Camping Number of Rooms Gulf/Waterview Suites/Kitchenette Airport Shuttle Restaurant on Site Breakfast Fitness Room Internet Free Pool Pets Allowed Laundry Facilities Business Center 1 Adventures Unlimited School House Inn & Cottages (850) 623-6197 25 Located 12 miles north of Milton (800) 239-6864 •• adventuresunlimited.com 2 America’s Best Value Inn & Suites (850) 479-8600 60 7194 Pensacola Blvd., americasbestvalueinn.com (888) 315-2378 •••• 3 Comfort Inn (850) 476-8989 8690 Pine Forest Rd., comfortinn.com/hotel/fl588 (866) 405-2708 62 •••• •• 4 Days Inn (850) 476-7200 6501 Pensacola Blvd., daysinn.com (800) 225-3297 116 •• •••• 5 Holiday Inn Express (850) 944-8442 64 130 Loblolly Ln., hiexpress.com (888) 465-4329 ••••••• 6 Howard Johnson (850) 478-4499 6919 Pensacola Blvd., hojo.com (800) 221-5801 104 ••••• 7 Motel 6-Pensacola West (850) 494-1122 5829 Pensacola Blvd., motel6.com (877) 770-9801 100 ••••••• 8 Palm Court 6911 Pensacola Blvd. (850) 479-3800 100 •• •• •• 9 Quality Inn (850) 477-0711 106 ••• •••• 6550 Pensacola Blvd., choicehotels.com/ires/hotel/fl732 (800) 424-6423 10 Ramada Inn (850) 476-9091 78 7051 Pensacola Blvd., ramada.com (800) 854-9517 ••••••• Travelodge Inn & Suites 11 (850) 473-0222 58 6950 Pensacola Blvd., travelodge.com (800) 525-4055 ••••••• 12 Value Place (850) 476-6612 •• 2310 W. Detroit Blvd., valueplace.com (800) Value Place 121 13 Avalon Landing RV Park 2444 Avalon Blvd., avalonlandingrvpark.com (850) 995-5898 37 ••••• 14 Farmers’ Opry House Campground 8897 Byrom Campbell Rd., farmersopry.com (850) 994-6000 160 •• 15 Lake Stone Campground 801 W. Hwy. 4, myescambia.com (850) 256-5555 77 •• 16 Pensacola RV Park •••• 3117 Wilde Lake Blvd., pensacolarvpark.com (850) 944-1734 51 Type of Food Type Served Breakfast Buffet Fine Dining Lunch Dinner Sunday Brunch Catering Waterview Pet Friendly Beer/Wine/Cocktail Banquet Facilities Entertainment Dining Average Price Days Closed Restaurants and Nightlife Seating Capacity Outside Dining Bus Parking Reservations Accpt

A Farmers’ Opry House Southern $21.95 8897 Bryom Campbell Rd., (850) 994-6000 400 •••••Style dinner & Sun-Thur farmersopry.com show B MpGrille Upscale $9 - $23 Christmas 2500 Oak Pointe Dr., (850) 476-7776 40 •• • •• Casual golfmarcuspointe.com

page 53 Pensacola’s 2012 Calendar of Events

With a packed calendar, 2012 is proving to be another exciting year full of celebrations for Pensacola. Events such as the annual seafood festival, McGuire’s prediction run, Blue Angels air shows, Gallery Nights and evenings in Olde Seville Square are sure to keep visitors entertained. Whether you’re interested in sports, food, history or just fun in the sun, the Pensacola Bay Area has a special event for you.

Beulahfest Goombay Gulf Coast

January Polar Bear Dip. Jan. 1. The Flora-Bama Lounge Mardi Gras. Feb 17-19. Pensacola and Gallery Night. March 16. An evening of hosts this popular, annual splash-around in the Pensacola Beach host family-oriented fun at arts and culture in downtown art galleries. Gulf of Mexico. (850) 492-0611, florabama.com numerous parades with beads and moon pies. (850) 434-5371, downtownpensacola.com Perdido Key also hosts its version with a street Polar Bear Plunge. Jan. 1. Wade, swim and party. (850) 434-1234, visitpensacola.com 3rd Annual Perdido Key Spring Wine & Art scurry to the finish line in Santa Rosa Sound at Festival. March 24. Sample wines from Paradise Bar & Grill where black-eyed peas await. March boutique, international and local vineyards as (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com Beulahfest. March. Enjoy some of Nashville’s artists display their paintings, jewelry and hottest country music stars, arts-and-crafts, sculptures at the Villagio. (850) 492-4660, Pensacola Beach Run. Jan. 14. Compete in carnival-style rides and great sausage. visitperdido.com your choice of a 5K, 10K or half-marathon race (850) 944-3167, beulahfest.com while enjoying the waterfront on beautiful Festival on the Green. March 30-31. University Pensacola Beach. Stick around the finish line for Smokin’ in the Square. March 2-4. Enjoy some of West Florida’s annual spring event featuring the post-race party. pensacolarunners.com of the South’s best barbecue in Seville Square. fine arts-and-crafts, live music, dog agility (850) 516-2622 showcase, sporting events, food and a children’s Gallery Night. Jan. 27. An evening of arts fair. (850) 474-2610, uwf.edu/festival and culture in downtown art galleries. Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair. March 3-4. Relive (850) 434-5371, downtownpensacola.com the days of old with jousting exhibitions, falconry, April medieval musicians, jugglers, bellydancers, fire Pensacola Community Soulfest. April. Enjoy February breathers and more. (877) 429-8462, gcrf.net great soul music at this annual event in the Pensacola Double Bridge Run. Feb. 4. A 15K West Pensacola Ballpark. (850) 438-4882 course over two bridges crossing Pensacola Bay McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run. March 10. and Santa Rosa Sound, from downtown to The nation’s largest prediction run with more than Perdido Key Dragon Boat Races. April 14. Pensacola Beach. Runners and walkers are also 5,000 participants. Awards for the fastest and the Dragon boats glide across the Intercoastal welcome at the 5K course and Kids’ Fun Run. most accurate in predicting completion time. Enjoy Waterway in this fun and competitive race. (850) 434-2800, pensacolasports.com McGuire’s bean soup, Irish Wakes, home-brewed (850) 492-4660, visitperdido.com beer and authentic Irish tunes at the post-run Mardi Gras Kid and Kritter Krawl. Feb. 11. party. (850) 433-6789, mcguiresirishpub.com Reggae Festival. April 14-15. Enjoy a This walking parade on Pensacola Beach is weekend of live reggae music at Seville Quarter. open to children and pets. (850) 932-1500, Go Irish on the Island. March 12-17. Celebrate (850) 434-6211, sevillequarter.com pensacolabeachchamber.com St. Patrick’s Day with a pub crawl, green bikini and jig dancing contest. (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com page 54 Fishing Tournament

Mardi Gras/Fiesta Days Bands on the Beach

May June Pensacola JazzFest. April 14-15. Listen to Wet and Wild. May. Celebrate nature at this Sounds of Summer. June-Aug. The beat goes great jazz performed by local and national artists in four-day event in Perdido Key. (850) 492-4660, on at Pensacola Beach with this free concert Seville Square. (850) 433-8382, jazzpensacola.com perdidochamber.com series most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at the boardwalk amphitheatre. (850) 932-1500, Crawfish Festival on Portofino Boardwalk. Bands on the Beach. Tuesdays, May-Oct. The pensacolabeachchamber.com April 14-16. Spend a weekend on the boardwalk beach’s favorite summer evening concert series full of sun, spicy crawfish and live music. with local musical favorites playing at Gulfside Shallow Water Slam. June. Redfish, flounder (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com Pavilion. (850) 932-2257, visitpensacolabeach.com and speckled trout are the game in this tournament, with Flounder’s Chowder House as White Sands Music Festival. April 19-21. Enjoy 28th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival. headquarters. pensacolakingmack.com food, arts-and-crafts and non-stop jam sessions May 4-6. Treat yourself to spicy crawfish and at the Farmers’ Opry House. (850) 994-6000, authentic bayou country entertainment along the Bud Light King Mackerel/Cobia Tournament. farmersopry.com waterfront at one of the largest crawfish boils in June. See some of the biggest king mackerel and Florida. (850) 433-6512, fiestaoffiveflags.org cobia caught at the largest two-day boat event in Mullet Man Triathlon. April 21. Push yourself the Gulf of Mexico. pensacolakingmack.com to the limit on this scenic and exhilarating Rosamond Johnson Day Ceremony. May 5. course. (850) 429-0611, florabama.com Special remembrance of Korean War hero Fiesta Days Celebration. June 2-10. Ten-day and Purple Heart recipient, Rosamond annual event celebrating the founding of 28th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss. Johnson, who was killed at the age of 15 while Pensacola with a boat parade, street parade, April 27-29. Perdido Key’s Flora-Bama Lounge bravely attempting to save fellow soldiers. parties, sand-sculpting contest and more. hosts this wacky annual tournament that has (850) 492-4660, visitperdido.com (850) 433-6512, fiestaoffiveflags.org participants compete in tossing an actual mullet across state lines. (850) 492-0611, Evenings in Olde Seville Square. Every 42nd Annual Bill Hargreaves Fishing Rodeo. florabama.com Thursday, Mid-May – Mid-Aug. Summer June 14-17. Great fishing from the Grand Lagoon concert series featuring musical styles from big Yacht Club. (850) 607-7569, glycpensacola.com 6th Annual Goombay Gulf Coast. April 28-29. band to jazz and from Broadway to modern Feel the rhythm of regional and international dance. (850) 438-6505, pensacolaheritage.org July reggae, calypso, Caribbean and steel drum bands 4th of July Celebration. July 4. The family- while you admire stilt-walkers and African dance Gallery Night. May 18. Enjoy an evening of oriented, patriotic event held downtown is the and drum presentations. (850) 380-6109, arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries. largest on the Gulf Coast. Fireworks displays are goombaygulfcoast.com (850) 434-5371, downtownpensacola.com also on Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach. (850) 434-1234, visitpensacola.com

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Santa Rosa Island Triathlon Pensacola Beach Air Show

July September October Red, White and Blues Week. July 4-14. Jamaican Fest. Sept. 1-3. Featuring live Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival. Oct 2-7. Week-long celebration on Pensacola Beach music, The Kids Zone, a sidewalk sale, the Original music comes to the island. (850) 341- starting with fireworks and ending with the “Anything that Floats” race and bathtub 0889, pensacolabeachsongwritersfestival.com Blue Angels Air Show. (850) 932-1500, races in Santa Rosa Sound. (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com pensacolabeachchamber.com Oktoberfest. Oct. 6. The Villagio hosts this German-inspired festival with lots of fun, music, 42nd Annual Pensacola International Billfish Emerald Coast Beer Festival. Sept. 7. Seville food and beer. (850) 492-4660, visitperdido.com Tournament. July 5-8. The Pensacola Big Game Quarter plays host to this beer-lovers’ dream. Fishing Club hosts one of the country’s largest Taste a variety of beers from more than 40 17th Annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon. billfish tournaments at NAS Pensacola, attracting breweries and distributors. (850) 434-6211, Oct. 6. A triathlon along Pensacola Beach for more than 600 anglers. (850) 453-4638, sevillequarter.com seasoned athletes, with a sea turtle triathlon pbgfc.com for kids. (850) 380-0741, sritri.org Shaker Fest. Sept. 14-16. Head over to Pensacola Beach Air Show. July 13-14. the Sandshaker, “Home of the Original 5th Annual Art and Wine Weekend. Oct. 6-7. This must-see event features a show by the Bushwacker,” on Pensacola Beach to enjoy live Enjoy wine tastings and local art as you’re world-famous Blue Angels. (850) 932-2257, music and signature drinks. (850) 932-1500, transported by trolley across the island. visitpensacolabeach.com pensacolabeachchamber.com (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com Gallery Night. July 20. An evening of arts 5th Annual Taste of the Beach. Sept. 15-16. Greek Festival. Oct. 12-14. Traditional and culture in downtown art galleries. Get a sampling of island flavors from the Greek dances, gifts, entertainment and dishes (850) 434-5371, downtownpensacola.com area’s best chefs. (850) 932-1500, such as baklava, gyros and spanakopita. pensacolabeachchamber.com (850) 433-2662, annunciationgoc.org Seville Quarter Running of the Bulls. July 21. Participate in Pensacola’s wacky version of the Gallery Night. Sept. 21. Enjoy an evening of arts Annual Historic Haunted House Walking running of the bulls, where roller derby and culture by touring downtown art galleries. Tours. Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Narrated tours enthusiasts with wiffle bats chase you around (850) 434-5371, downtownpensacola.com led by costumed guides visit more than 50 sites. the streets of downtown. (850) 434-6211, (850) 595-5985, historicpensacola.org sevillequarter.com 35th Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival. Sept. 28-30. Sample a variety of mouth- 78th Annual Pensacola Interstate Fair. Oct. 18-28. With big-name entertainment, August watering seafood dishes, enjoy continuous live entertainment, shop at the many arts- games, rides and exhibits, the fair is fun for the Bushwacker Festival and 5K. Aug. 3-5. This whole family. (850) 944-4500, pensacolafair.com festival celebrates Pensacola’s favorite adult and-crafts vendors and participate in a 5K. beverage: the milk chocolaty bushwacker. Enjoy (850) 433-6512, fiestaoffiveflags.org Gallery Night. Oct. 19. An evening of arts a fun run and celebration on the boardwalk. and culture in downtown art galleries. (850) 434-1234, visitpensacola.com (850) 434-5371, downtownpensacola.com

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Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Christmas Parade

November Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show. Nov. 2-3. Season the Holidays with Island Spirit. The Blue Angels come home to perform their Nov. 23-Dec. 31. Santa Rosa Island hosts Chumuckla Redneck Christmas Parade. season’s final show at Naval Air Station numerous holiday events throughout the season. Dec. 8. Celebrate southern heritage with more Pensacola. (850) 452-2583, blueangels.navy.mil (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com than 250 floats lighting up the street at this regional Christmas parade. (850) 503-6575, Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival. Nov. 2-4. Elf Parade. Nov. 23. Kids dress up and parade bonfirejam.com Browse more than 200 fine art and handmade from the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum craft exhibitors from around the country in to the Saenger Theatre, caroling along the way. Downtown Christmas Parade. Dec. 8. Pensacola’s historic Seville Square. ggaf.org (850) 434-5371, downtownpensacola.com Downtown Pensacola comes alive with this lighted, family-friendly parade. (850) 450-3792, 6th Annual Martini Festival. Nov. 3. Live music 45th Annual Snowball Derby. Nov. 28-Dec. 2. coxpensacolachristmasparade.org and martini sampling at the JellyFish Bar in Perdido Auto racing fans will delight in the action at Key. (850) 492-4660, perdidochamber.com Five Flags Speedway. (850) 944-8400, Surfing Santa Parade. Dec. 9. Holiday floats fiveflagsspeedway.com wind down Santa Rosa Island’s main street. The Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival. Santa rides atop his red fire engine and visits Nov. 8-18. Musicians from across the world bring Winterfest Trolley Tours. Nov.-Dec. Trolleys with the kids. (850) 932-1500, music to Perdido Key. (850) 492-7664, fbisf.com act as theaters taking passengers to a series of pensacolabeachchamber.com interactive performances in historic downtown. Pensacola Marathon. Nov. 11. This 26.2-mile (850) 435-0914, pensacolawinterfest.org 5th Annual Pelican Drop. Dec. 31. Families can scenic USATF-certified course is one of the last enjoy a street-party atmosphere downtown with Boston Marathon qualifiers in the Southeast. The Zoolights. Nov.-Dec. Enjoy the beauty of the zoo live music, a children’s area and fireworks, along course begins and ends in historic downtown. at night as you admire thousands of sparkling with a 10-foot, half-ton illuminated pelican that’s (850) 434-2800, pensacolamarathon.com holiday lights. (850) 932-2229, gulfbreezezoo.org dropped 100 feet at midnight. (850) 435-1603, pensacolapelicandrop.com Gallery Night. Nov. 16. Jump-start the holiday December season with an evening of arts and culture in Big Lagoon’s Christmas in the Park. Dec. New Year’s Eve Fireworks. Dec. 31. End the downtown art galleries. (850) 434-5371, Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas lights on the year with a bang with a fireworks display over downtownpensacola.com waterfront. (850) 492-4660, visitperdido.com the Gulf of Mexico. (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com Pensacola Wine Festival. Nov. 16-18. Sample Holiday Evening in Olde Seville Square. a variety of wines from all over the world. Dec. 6. The holidays begin with a concert (850) 434-5371, pensacolawinefestival.com under the oaks. (850) 438-6505, pensacolaheritagefoundation.org For more information about the Pensacola Creek Indian Tribe Indian Day Celebration. Bay Area call (800) 874-1234, (850) 434- Nov. 17-18. An annual Creek pow-wow in Pace Lighted Boat Parade. Dec. 7. The nautical 1234 or visit VisitPensacola.com. You can featuring Native American dances, traditional parade officially delivers Santa Claus to the island. also stay informed of area happenings food dishes and authentic crafts. (850) 994-9633 (850) 932-1500, pensacolabeachchamber.com through Facebook.com/VisitPensacola.

page 57 Meetings & Tours

National Naval Aviation Museum Big Lagoon State Park Adventures Unlimited Farm Tours

Meeting Your Needs Meet in Pensacola, where our national seashore beaches, 450 years of history, Southern hospitality and vibrant mix of arts and culture will leave your attendees relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to get down to business...Pensacola-style. Whether you are planning a small meeting or a large convention, we are here to meet your needs. Your attendees will find plenty to do outside the meeting room, from outdoor activities on the beach and weekly Blue Angels practices to free festivals year-round and team-building activities such as ropes courses and kayaking. So have fun. Be productive. Let us spoil you in the last unspoiled meeting spot in Florida.

Dynamic Group Tours Insider Tip The Pensacola Bay Area is an activity-packed destination filled with arts and culture, outdoor adventure, delectable cuisine and unique tour From site visits, food selection and opportunities. transportation to registration and Performance groups can showcase their talents in one of the largest welcome gifts, we will work with you air and space museums in the world, take the stage Southern-style at to ensure a successful event. the Farmers’ Opry House, let their voices be heard outdoors on Santa Rosa Sound or by parading down the street during Mardi Gras. Dynamic itineraries reflect the diverse offerings of the area and keep your groups entertained. Historic tours include stops at Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Pickens, the National Naval Aviation Museum and Historic Pensacola Village. Heartland Tours include stops at area farms featuring fresh produce, bull riding and horseshoeing. Eco-tours feature a dolphin cruise, barrier island walks and a stop at Project GreenShores, an award-winning estuary. page 58 NAVY Reunions: Picture Perfect The Pensacola Bay Area is an ideal spot to host your next family, class or military We hope you’ll consider Pensacola for your wedding, reception and honeymoon. reunion. Our beautiful beaches, world-class Whether you celebrate your vows on a sugar-white sandy beach overlooking the museums, historic sites, locally owned emerald-green Gulf waters or inside Florida’s oldest church nestled beneath sprawling restaurants and lively activities are the oak trees, you are assured a memorable wedding day in the Pensacola Bay Area. perfect way to reconnect with your family, friends and comrades. Make your next reunion memorable in Pensacola. Ceremony and Reception Sites to Consider Free Services from 1. Pensacola Beach or Perdido Key 6. Pensacola Cultural Center Visit Pensacola: 2. Old Christ Church 7. Museum of Commerce • Finding a venue to host your event 3. Plaza de Luna 8. National Naval Aviation Museum • Compiling lodging rates 4. Seville Square 9. Barkley House • Providing welcome bags 5. Pensacola Museum of Art 10. Sanders Beach Community Center • Tips on area attractions and activities • Use of the Visitor Information Center

page 60 More to See. More to Do. New 3D Flight Simulators!

Explore over 100 years of Naval Aviation history, discover Home Front USA during WWII, check out the Kiddie Hawk children’s exhibit and test your flying skills in the new 3D flight simulators.Visit the new Hangar Bay One displaying post-World War II era aircraft including presidential helicopter, Marine One.

• FREE Admission • FREE Museum Tours • Over 150 Aircraft • NEW! Hangar Bay One • NEW! 3D Flight Simulators • Over 4,000 Artifacts • IMAX® Giant Screen Theatre • Cockpit Trainers Open 9–5 daily on Naval • Kiddie Hawk Children’s Air Station Pensacola Exhibit 850-453-2389 • Cubi Bar Café 800-327-5002 • Flight Deck Store NavalAviationMuseum.org Find us on Facebook

page 61 Pet Lovers

Events For Pets Even pets can enjoy Mardi Gras, a favorite festival season along the Gulf Coast. The Krewe of Junkanoo Kritter Krawl takes place each year on Pensacola Beach. October’s Barktoberfest is the main fund-raiser for the Humane Society. Dogs enjoy a day of eating, playing, getting their portraits made and competing in contests.

Dog Parks Pet Travel Tips • The Bayview Dog Park and Beach is a favorite East Hill neighborhood spot 1. Bring along a list of veterinary clinics. overlooking Bayou Texar. Dogs have one 2. Ensure your pet is current on all vaccinations – acre to run and play, plus their very own many airlines require documentation. beach where they can splash around. 3. Travel during quiet times of the day to help your • Located on Summit Boulevard near pet remain calm. Pensacola International Airport, dogs can run 4. Take frequent exercise breaks for your pet. around at Roger Scott Complex Dog Park. 5. Travel with your pet in a carrier or seatbelt. • Shoreline Bark Park, near Shoreline Park in 6. Pack snacks, travel-sickness pills and plenty of water. Gulf Breeze, is an enclosed facility with a 7. Never leave your pet unattended in the car. separate section for smaller dogs. 8. See pages 42-53 for pet-friendly outdoor dining and lodging.

page 62 Where you WANT to be...

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page 71 Additional Visitor Resources Call us or stop by the Pensacola Bay Area Visitor Information Center. We’re here to help. 1401 E. Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502. (800) 874-1234, (850) 434-1234 (TDD/TTY accessible) FAX: (850) 432-8211, (850) 434-7626

ANIMAL RESOURCES ATTRACTIONS BANKS RESTAURANTS Animal Hospital of Pensacola Gulfarium Compass Bank Please see pages 42-53 (850) 479-2900 (850) 244-5169 (850) 857-5070 for restaurant listings THE ARTS Historic Pensacola Village Pen Air Federal Credit Union SHOPPING Anna Lamar Switzer Center (850) 595-5985 (850) 505-3200 Blue Moon Antique Mall for Visual Arts, (850) 484-2550 (850) 455-7377 Kaleidoscope Associates, LLC RBC Bank Ballet Pensacola (850) 261-4063 (850) 435-8887 Dixie’s Antiques & Collectibles (850) 432-9546 (850) 484-6899 Museum of Commerce Regions Bank Belmont Arts Center (850) 595-5985 (850) 444-1234 Fishin’ Chix, LLC (850) 429-1222 (850) 916-4444 Naval Aviation Museum SunTrust Center for Fine and Performing Foundation, Inc., (850) 453-2389 (850) 435-1200 Franklin Antiques & Flea Market Arts, UWF, (850) 474-2147 (850) 944-1003 Pensacola Aviation Center, LLC Wachovia Pensacola Cultural Center (850) 434-0636 (850) 434-6684 Historic Seville Merchants (850) 434-0257 Association, (850) 469-8060 Pensacola Bay Brewery Whitney National Bank Pensacola Film Commission (850) 776-4853 (850) 432-2481 Joe Patti’s Seafood (850) 390-3974 (850) 432-3315 Pensacola Colonial Archaeological CONVENTION SERVICES/ Pensacola Little Theatre Trail, (850) 474-2797 ENTERTAINMENT J.W. Renfroe Pecan Co. (850) 434-0257 Concert System Production (850) 432-2083 Pensacola Greyhound Track Group, LLC, (850) 308-5940 Pensacola Museum of Art (850) 455-8595 Quayside Art Gallery/Pensacola (850) 432-6247 Farmers’ Opry House Artists, Inc., (850) 438-2363 Pensacola Historical Museum (850) 994-6000 Pensacola Opera (850) 595-1559 Tanger Outlets (850) 433-6737 Pensacola Bay Area (251) 943-9303 Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds Convention & Visitors Bureau Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (850) 944-4500 (850) 434-1234 Waterboyz (850) 435-2533 (850) 433-2929 Pensacola Lighthouse Pensacola Civic Center PSC Ashmore Fine Arts (850) 393-1561 (850) 432-0800 SPAS/SALONS Auditorium, (850) 484-1847 PSC Planetarium Massage Envy Pensacola Sports Association (850) 484-3689 Saenger Theatre (850) 484-1847 (850) 434-2800 (850) 595-3880 Perdido Key State Park Fusion Spa Salon Seville Quarter (850) 932-7724 ATTRACTIONS (850) 492-1595 (850) 434-6211 Adventures Unlimited TRANSPORTATION Pensacola Blue Wahoos Sunquest Cruises (850) 623-6197 (850) 934-8444 Beach Bum Trolley (850) 650-2519 (850) 941-2876 African-American Heritage Trail Sam’s Fun City & Surf City The Team & Leadership Center (850) 434-1234 (850) 505-0800 Dollar Rent-A-Car Adventures Unlimited (850) 474-9000 Big Lagoon State Park St. Michael’s Cemetery (850) 623-6197 (850) 492-1595 (850) 436-4643 Enterprise Rent-A-Car HOSPITALS/MEDICAL (850) 477-1352 Blackwater Canoe Rentals & T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Baptist Health Care Sales, Inc., (850) 623-0235 Museum, (850) 595-5990 (850) 434-4011 Five Flags Trolley (850) 435-0914 Blackwater River State Park Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park Gulf Breeze Hospital (850) 983-5363 (850) 478-6421 (850) 934-2000 Good Time Tours, Inc. (850) 476-0046 Coastal Paddle Company University of West Florida Medical Center Clinic/ (850) 916-1600 Archaeology Institute The Doctor’s Group Pensacola International Airport (850) 474-8000 (850) 436-5000 Fast Eddie’s Fun Center (850) 474-3015 (850) 433-7735 Veterans Memorial Park and Sacred Heart Health System Yellow Cab Company (850) 416-7000 (850) 433-3333 Five Flags Speedway Wall South, (850) 434-1234 (850) 944-8400 BANKS West Florida Hospital VENDORS (850) 494-4000 Fort Pickens National Park Bank of America On3Fotos Photography (850) 444-0469 (850) 329-0123 (850) 934-2600 LODGING Gulf Breeze Zoo Coastal Bank & Trust Please see pages 42-53 (850) 932-2229 (850) 436-7800 for lodging listings Gulf Islands National Seashore (850) 934-2600 page 72 Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center Condor Sailing Adventures Ever’man Natural Foods Cooperative Canoe, kayak and tube in clear, spring-fed Fun family adventures on an incredible, Discover organically grown foods, local streams with white-sandy beaches. Enjoy bird world-class 40 ft. x 28 ft. Condor racing produce, vitamins, bulk bargains and ethnic watching, hiking and a new zipline canopy trimaran! No leaning = no seasickness. cuisine. Savor an entrée from our café-style course. Lodging includes cottages, cabins and Comfy sport chairs, large roomy trampolines, deli, or enjoy a cooking class. Ever’man is camping. Group retreats and adventure snorkeling, dolphins, and romantic sunsets… Pensacola’s largest wholesome foods and programs are also available. products retailer.

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