Things to Do — Gulf Shores, Pensacola & the Gulf Coast

Adventures, attractions, and experiences across the region

Showing 73–96 of 109 activities
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk

Attraction
pensacola-beach

Boardwalk area on Pensacola Beach offering waterfront dining and tourist attractions.

Pensacola Beach Marina

Pensacola Beach Marina

Outdoor Rec

Marina on Pensacola Beach offering boat slips, tours, and water-related services.

Pensacola Children's Museum

Pensacola Children's Museum

Attraction
pensacola

Children's museum in Pensacola offering educational exhibits and activities for kids.

Pensacola Greyhound Track & Poker Room

Pensacola Greyhound Track & Poker Room

event-venue
pensacola

Greyhound racing track and poker room venue in Pensacola offering dog racing and poker gaming.

sports
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Museum
pensacola

Climb the 177 steps of this 1859 lighthouse for sweeping views of Pensacola Bay and the Gulf. The maritime museum tells the story of the region's seafaring history.

arts
Year-Round 1-2 hours Moderate
Pensacola MESS Hall

Pensacola MESS Hall

Attraction
pensacola

Museum and hands-on science attraction in Pensacola focused on science education and experimentation.

Pensacola Museum of Art

Pensacola Museum of Art

Attraction
pensacola

Art museum in Pensacola dedicated to exhibiting and preserving works of art.

Pensacola Museum of History, at the University of West Florida

Pensacola Museum of History, at the University of West Florida

Attraction
pensacola

Museum operated by the University of West Florida in Pensacola, preserving and presenting the history of the Pensacola region.

Perdido Bay Golf Course

Perdido Bay Golf Course

golf
pensacola

Golf course offering play on an athletic facility.

Perdido Key Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore

Perdido Key Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore

Attraction
pensacola

Section of Gulf Islands National Seashore located in the Perdido Key area, preserving coastal barrier island habitat along the Gulf of Mexico.

Perdido Key Snorkeling Reef

Perdido Key Snorkeling Reef

Attraction
pensacola

Snorkeling reef attraction located in the Perdido Key area.

Perdido Key State Park

Perdido Key State Park

Park
perdido-key

A quiet stretch of sugar-white sand and rolling dunes on Perdido Key — less crowded than the main beaches and perfect for shelling, swimming, and spotting shorebirds.

outdoor
Year-Round 2-4 hours Easy
Perdido Kids Park

Perdido Kids Park

Attraction
pensacola

Park in an unknown location providing an outdoor play area for children.

Sarah Soule Webb Studios

Sarah Soule Webb Studios

Attraction
pensacola

Art gallery and studio space associated with artist Sarah Soule Webb.

Seville Square

Seville Square

Attraction
pensacola

Public park and tourist attraction named Seville Square.

Studio 228 Contemporary Art Gallery

Studio 228 Contemporary Art Gallery

Attraction
pensacola

Contemporary art gallery operating under the name Studio 228.

Swiger Studio

Swiger Studio

Attraction
gulf-shores

Art gallery and studio space operating under the name Swiger Studio.

The Ella L Jordan African American History Museum

The Ella L Jordan African American History Museum

Attraction
pensacola

Museum and historical landmark dedicated to African American history.

The Graffiti Bridge

The Graffiti Bridge

Attraction
pensacola

Historic bridge recognized as a landmark and tourist attraction, known for its graffiti art.

The Historic Sacred Heart Hospital

The Historic Sacred Heart Hospital

Attraction
pensacola

Historic landmark and former hospital building recognized for its historical significance.

The Landing @ RedFishBlueFish

The Landing @ RedFishBlueFish

event-venue

Event venue operating under the name The Landing at RedFishBlueFish.

The Quina House Museum

The Quina House Museum

Attraction
pensacola

Museum and tourist attraction dedicated to the Quina House.

The Rails On Wright St.

The Rails On Wright St.

event-venue
pensacola

Event venue located on Wright Street.

The Susan N. McCollough Gallery & Art Studio

The Susan N. McCollough Gallery & Art Studio

Attraction
gulf-shores

Art gallery and studio space operating under the name of Susan N. McCollough.