Things To Do
The Local
LOCAL FARE WITH LOCAL FLAIR Owned and operated by local folks that know how to find the best prepared foods and goods Pensacola and the Gulf Coast has to offer. Visitors staying in Pensacola Beach hotels, condos, and vacation rentals can easily stop by for coffee, breakfast, lunch, drinks, and beach essentials all in one place.
Alvin’s Island
A great spot for inexpensive beach merch and supplies! You may even find a breezy outfit to wear to the wedding ;) A second location is just down the street on Via De Luna Drive.
Visit Pensacola Tourism Website
RELAX, UNWIND & EXPLORE Discover nearly 500 years of history, unique shopping, and luxurious places to stay.
Fort Pickens Area of Gulf Island National Seashore
Fort Pickens is one of four military forts designed to protect Pensacola in the 1800s. **the $25 entry pass at Opal Beach (the wedding site) is also valid for entry into Fort Pickens and is valid for seven days.**
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
Pensacola Beach Pier is conveniently located on Casino Beach with a large public parking lot and public bathhouse.
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
The Boardwalk is host to many eateries, clothing boutiques, souvenir shops and live music venues.
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the Lighthouse is located onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.
National Naval Aviation Museum
The National Naval Aviation Museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the world. With the mission to “select, collect, preserve and display historic artifacts related to the history of Naval Aviation,” you will enjoy an inspiring journey through history and much more.
Blue Wahoos Stadium
Opened in 2012, Blue Wahoos Stadium is widely considered one of the premier facilities in Minor League Baseball. Recently named the "Best View" in Double-A, the ballpark has established itself as one of the best places to enjoy a Minor League Baseball game in the country.
Palafox Market
You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale. Join us every Saturday for the award-winning Palafox Market from 9:00am-2:00pm, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine.