Bobby & Janet’s guidebook for Perdido Key
Food scene
Great place to grab some oysters and enjoy the sunset over the marina.
78 locals recommend
Oyster Bar Restaurant and Marina
13700 River RdGreat place to grab some oysters and enjoy the sunset over the marina.
If you are looking for dinner and drinks on the beach then you've come to the right place. The gulf restaurant has created a wonderful atmosphere with tables and firepits to enjoy your cocktails and entrees while looking out into the gulf waters. Get there early as this is a crowd favorite.
262 locals recommend
The Gulf - Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach BoulevardIf you are looking for dinner and drinks on the beach then you've come to the right place. The gulf restaurant has created a wonderful atmosphere with tables and firepits to enjoy your cocktails and entrees while looking out into the gulf waters. Get there early as this is a crowd favorite.
If you get a chance to venture out into downtown Pensacola then make sure to stop by Joe Patti's and pick up some fresh seafood. Their stone crab legs and shrimps are some of the best around.
Address
295 locals recommend
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StIf you get a chance to venture out into downtown Pensacola then make sure to stop by Joe Patti's and pick up some fresh seafood. Their stone crab legs and shrimps are some of the best around.
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Visit the famous Flora-Bama bar and restaurant. With live music and strong libations this venue will have you dancing the night away..
374 locals recommend
Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrVisit the famous Flora-Bama bar and restaurant. With live music and strong libations this venue will have you dancing the night away..
Enjoy a fun filled day at the hangout where you can hear live music while enjoying food and drinks by the beach
401 locals recommend
The Hangout Gulf Shores
101 E Beach BlvdEnjoy a fun filled day at the hangout where you can hear live music while enjoying food and drinks by the beach
Amazing seafood and ambiance that the whole family will enjoy!
39 locals recommend
Louisiana Lagniappe
27267 Perdido Beach BlvdAmazing seafood and ambiance that the whole family will enjoy!
Great place to grab a bite or happy hour while enjoying wonderful bay views. They also have a play area for kids to romp around while you enjoy the sunset over the water.
83 locals recommend
Sunset Grille
14050 Canal A WayGreat place to grab a bite or happy hour while enjoying wonderful bay views. They also have a play area for kids to romp around while you enjoy the sunset over the water.
This local favorite will have you coming back daily during your trip. Try the Jamaican meat pies!
23 locals recommend
Islander Food Shack
13818 Perdido Key DrThis local favorite will have you coming back daily during your trip. Try the Jamaican meat pies!
Sightseeing
This 50-acre wildlife sanctuary is perfect for families. Experience our animals in a variety of ways. Observe them in their habitats while strolling through the park or from our boardwalk or safari line train
266 locals recommend
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyThis 50-acre wildlife sanctuary is perfect for families. Experience our animals in a variety of ways. Observe them in their habitats while strolling through the park or from our boardwalk or safari line train
A well worth 30 min drive from the Gulf Shores to see alligators and even snakes! Enjoy the informative & educational feeding show fun for families and all ages.
55 locals recommend
Alligator Alley
19950 Co Rd 71A well worth 30 min drive from the Gulf Shores to see alligators and even snakes! Enjoy the informative & educational feeding show fun for families and all ages.
With this 3 hour excursion floating tiki bar, enjoy the entertainment of all the crowds and feed off that energy and enjoy yourself. When the Captains anchor off Bird Island, you can then enjoy the beautiful water or walk around the Island. It’s a great time! Be sure to bring plenty of Snacks and Drinks
18 locals recommend
Cruisin' Tikis Orange Beach
26619 Perdido Beach BoulevardWith this 3 hour excursion floating tiki bar, enjoy the entertainment of all the crowds and feed off that energy and enjoy yourself. When the Captains anchor off Bird Island, you can then enjoy the beautiful water or walk around the Island. It’s a great time! Be sure to bring plenty of Snacks and Drinks
If you are looking for some vibrant nightlife then Downtown Pensacola might be worth visiting. You will find a variety of restaurants and bars all within a few blocks of each other.
212 locals recommend
Downtown
If you are looking for some vibrant nightlife then Downtown Pensacola might be worth visiting. You will find a variety of restaurants and bars all within a few blocks of each other.
Golf
Nominated for best new public golf club by Golf Digest. Featuring a classic links-style course, Perdido Bay Golf Club in Pensacola, Florida, serves as a fantastic place to enjoy round after round of golf.
Perdido Bay Golf And Country Club
Nominated for best new public golf club by Golf Digest. Featuring a classic links-style course, Perdido Bay Golf Club in Pensacola, Florida, serves as a fantastic place to enjoy round after round of golf.
Located right next to our Sweet Retreat neighborhood, You can play a round of golf redesigned by the Arnold Palmer Design Group. This par 71 signature Championship course provides players with an unsurpassed golf experience.
45 locals recommend
Lost Key Golf Club
625 Lost Key DrLocated right next to our Sweet Retreat neighborhood, You can play a round of golf redesigned by the Arnold Palmer Design Group. This par 71 signature Championship course provides players with an unsurpassed golf experience.
Activities
Enjoy miniature golf, laser tag, go-karts and more at this fun filled park.
45 locals recommend
Adventure Island
24559 Perdido Beach BlvdEnjoy miniature golf, laser tag, go-karts and more at this fun filled park.
Enjoy a fun-filled day with rides and activities the whole family can enjoy!
232 locals recommend
OWA Entertainment Destination
101 South Owa BoulevardEnjoy a fun-filled day with rides and activities the whole family can enjoy!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Recommendations
Here are a couple recommendations for beaches and restaurants that we enjoy!
1. Perdido Key State Park Beach: 15301 Perdido Key Dr Pensacola, FL 32507
- This beach is 0.7 miles from the home. It is a wonderful beach and usually less crowded than the surrounding beaches in the area. There is a public access #3 across the road from where you enter the community so it is easy access.
2. Perdido Key Oyster Bar & Marina: 13700 River Rd Pensacola, FL 32507
- Enjoy dinner while watching the sunset over the marina. Please call ahead for reservations as it can get busy during peak hours.