Pensacola Bay Area Visitor Guide 2009 (web Version)

From Beautiful Beaches

to 450 Years of History

Table of Contents Pensacola’s 450th Anniversary . . 6-7 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Pensacola Bay Area. . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Pensacola Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15 Perdido Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Downtown Pensacola. . . . . . . . 18-29 Seville Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Eco-Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Boat Rentals & Charters . . . . . . . . 35 Scuba Diving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-50 Restaurants & Nightlife . . . . . . 51-53 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 54-59

With a mixture of old world warmth and modern amenities, the Pensacola Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel offers visitors a destination accommodation.

Completely restored historic L&N depot lobby / Relaxed dining in 1912 The Restaurant All new furnishings in every room, including flat-screen televisions CAVU Club features historical Naval Aviation mementos Within walking distance to the historic downtown district and just 10 minutes from beaches Reservations 1-877-2-crowne / www.pensacolagrandhotel.com

Welcome to our corner of Florida. The Pensacola Bay Area takes visitors back in time with historic sites, timeless beaches and good, oldfashioned Southern hospitality. Whether you’re a mom, bride, foodie, fisherman, thrill seeker, shopaholic or a golfer, we have something to offer you. You’ll find some of the world’s most beautiful beaches along Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach, with great lodging rates to boot. Pensacola’s quaint downtown hosts many festivals throughout the year celebrating everything from music and food to arts and Mardi Gras, so there’s always an excuse to get out and about. In fact, this year we’re in the midst of celebrating our 450th anniversary, so there’s no better time to help us celebrate and explore our historic offerings. We’re proud of our rich heritage, historically significant events and our claim as one of North America’s first European settlements. As we celebrate our natural beauty, our Southern culture and our 450-year history, we hope you’ll be a part of our momentous year.

Sample Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . 60-61 Running Clubs & Races. . . . . . . . . 62 Index of Visitor Resources . . . . 72-73

www.VisitPensacola.com Call us or stop by the Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. 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 Select photographs in this publication appear courtesy of: Brian Butler • Panhandlin’ (850) 748-7292 • www.panhandlin.com

Editorial, creatives and additional photography by EW Bullock Associates Marketing Services, Inc. Produced January 2009 • (850) 438-4015

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this guide, however, the Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (PBACVB) is not responsible for any errors or omissions that might occur. All advertising information is the responsibility of the individual advertiser. Appearance in this guide does not necessarily reflect endorsement of the products and services by the PBACVB. We reserve the right to change and update our disclaimer policy.

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Florida’s First Beach Spanish sailor Don Tristan de Luna arrived in Pensacola on August 15, 1559 with a contingent of more than 1,500 soldiers, settlers, priests, African-American servants and Mexican Indians. Shortly after establishing the settlement, a hurricane destroyed supplies, eventually causing the Spanish to flee the area and not return until the late 1600s. In 1698, Presidio Santa María de Galve became the first permanent settlement in Northwest Florida. Remains of the fort can be found at Naval Air Station Pensacola. The city is proud of its rich heritage, historically significant events and landmarks.

450th Anniversary Schedule of Events Pensacola Wine Festival, April 2-5 Miguel Zapata Exhibit, May

Visitors to Pensacola have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in the 450th anniversary celebration of one of the first European settlements in North America. In addition to relishing the beauty of brilliant white beaches and exploring premier historic sites, travelers can experience numerous special events planned for the occasion. From indulging in Spanish cuisine and wine festivals to historical reenactments and parades, it is sure to be a momentous year.

The Battle of Pensacola, May 8-9 Heritage Festival, May 9 Juan Sebastián de Elcano, June 3-9 60th Annual Fiesta Days Celebration, Boat Parade, June 4-11 De Luna Landing Celebration, Aug. 15 A Night of One Voice, Nov. 21

Historic Facts • Pensacola has been ruled by Spain, France, Britain, the Confederacy and the United States. • Old Christ Church is the oldest church in Florida still on its original site. • Emmanuel Point II is the second-oldest shipwreck in the country, dating back to 1559. It was discovered in 2007 by local archaeology students. • St. Michael’s Cemetery is one of the oldest extant cemeteries in the state of Florida. • Pensacola was the original capital of Florida. • The country’s first Catholic Mass was held on Pensacola Beach shortly after Spanish sailors arrived in August 1559. For more information, visit www.CelebratePensacola.com

For descriptions and more events, see pages 54 - 59. page 6

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Welcome

Airlines AirTran (800) 247-8726 • www.airtran.com

American Airlines (800) 433-7300 • www.aa.com

Continental (800) 525-0280 • www.continental.com

Delta (800) 221-1212 • www.delta.com

Northwest Airlines (800) 225-2525 • www.nwa.com

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, business trip, girlfriend getaway or wedding, the Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is ready to assist with your every need.

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Travel Tips

western corner of Florida means we’re the first city to welcome our neighbors from the west.

City of Five Flags — Since 1559, Pensacola has been ruled by Spain, France, England, the Confederacy and the United States, bringing cultural diversity to our architecture, cuisine and celebrations.

Cradle of Naval Aviation — Navy, Marine and Coast Guard aviators all start their training in Pensacola. We’re also home to the world-famous Blue Angels and one of the world’s largest aviation museums, the National Naval Aviation Museum.

Best Beaches — Ranked among the best in the country by Trip Advisor, Dr. Beach and the Travel Channel, our beaches are part of Gulf Islands National Seashore, the nation’s longest stretch of protected seashore.

• Swimsuit • Games for the beach

USS Oriskany — A prime spot for scuba diving, this 911-foot-long

Getting Here Pensacola is easy to get to, yet so hard to leave. Here’s how we can help with the first part. By air: With nearly 100 flights daily to major cities, Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport offers jet and prop service via several major airlines. The airport is located in town at 12th Avenue and Airport Boulevard. For information, call (850) 436-5000 or visit www.flypensacola.com.

By car: From the north: Take I-65 south from Montgomery. Passing

fishing pier on the Gulf of Mexico.

Evergreen, take exit 69 to Pensacola. On Hwy. 13, turn left and drive 13 miles. When the road dead ends, turn right, drive one mile and turn left on Hwy. 29 (Hardee’s is on the corner). Follow Hwy. 29 south for 45 minutes before reaching Pensacola.

Best Convention & Visitors Bureau — The Southeast Tourism Society named us the 2008 CVB of the Year.

From the east or west: From I-10, choose from one of several Pensacola exits. I-110 south leads to the beaches and downtown.

retired aircraft carrier is the world’s largest artificial reef.

Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier — At 1,471 feet, ours is the longest

Time zone: Central

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Distances

Western Gate to the Sunshine State — Pensacola’s location in the

Five Essentials to Pack:

Area population: 400,000-plus

(800) 428-4322 • www.usairways.com

Names and Acclaims

Average Temperatures

• Casual, cool clothes • Camera • Waterproof sunscreen

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Helpful Web sites: www.VisitPensacola.com www.VisitPensacola.Blogspot.com www.MySpace.com/Pensacola_Bay_Area www.Facebook.com (Pensacola Bay Area) page 9

Pensacola Bay Area

With 52 miles of sun-drenched, sugar-white beaches only minutes from a historic downtown rich in culture and Southern hospitality, the Pensacola Bay Area offers visitors the best of both worlds. Whether you stay in Pensacola or on Pensacola Beach or Perdido Key, we promise you an unforgettable vacation.

25 Fun, Free Things for You in the Pensacola Bay Area

From A (a world-renowned aviation museum) to Z (our popular local ZOO), we offer fun for all ages.

Niche Travel in Pensacola

Walk Down our Isle

Group tours

Why do so many couples choose to tie the knot in the Pensacola Bay Area? With pristine beaches, weddingwhite sand and a honeymoon setting, as well as historical venues such as Old Christ Church, it’s obvious we offer the perfect setting for your perfect day. Call us at (800) 874-1234 so we can help you plan your big event.

With tours of historic sites, eco-tours, heartland tours and more, the Pensacola Bay Area offers dynamic itineraries for group travel with group rates to entice you even more.

Snowbirds Flock to Pensacola Migrating south for the winter? The Pensacola Bay Area’s mild winters combine with the year’s best lodging deals, just the opposite of South Florida, to make many of our most popular assets – golf, museums, shopping and historical tours – welcoming year-round. Naturally, with our fresh seafood and mouthwatering Southern cooking, we’ll make sure you eat right. So grab your clubs (or fishing pole or shopping bag or binoculars) and head down to experience our “secret season” at the beach.

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Meet Pensacola’s Celebrity Chefs No food lover should leave Pensacola without first touring the tables of our finest chefs — Irv Miller of Jackson’s Steakhouse, Jim Shirley of the Fish House, Frank Taylor of Global Grill, Dan Dunn of H2O and Gus Silivos of Skopelos on the Bay. Blending fresh seafood and homegrown produce with Southern culinary traditions infused with international style, these chefs have created a cuisine to fall in love with. Visit www.PensacolaCelebrityChefs.com to find recipes and info on local cuisine and special events.

Aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, the National Naval Aviation Museum and IMAX® Theatre offer 150 vintage aircraft and memorabilia from 100 years of naval aviation. With historical displays and flight simulators, the museum offers entertainment and education. On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from March through November, a visit to the museum can include a chance to watch the world-famous Blue Angels practice their aerial stunt show. Fort Barrancas and the Advanced Redoubt, two pre-Civil War brick fortresses complete with tunnels and cannons, offer a chance to bring some of the Pensacola Bay Area’s history to life. Pensacola Lighthouse, celebrating its 150th birthday, is one of the country’s tallest. Climb the 177 steps for spectacular views of Pensacola Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. Fast Eddie’s Fun Center and Sam’s Fun City appeal to the child in all, while at Pensacola Greyhound Track and the Five Flags Speedway fans of speed can find their thrills. For fun with science, gaze into the heavens at Pensacola Junior College Planetarium and Space Theatre or into the past at the University of West Florida’s Archaeology Institute, with its pre-Columbian artifacts and the country’s second oldest shipwreck. The exciting and educational marine life show is well worth the drive to the Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach.

1. Beaches-Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach 2. National Naval Aviation Museum 3. T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum 4. Quayside Art Gallery 5. Evenings in Old Seville outdoor concerts 6. Gulf Islands National Seashore ranger-led programs 7. Blue Angels practices and air shows 8. Sunsets 9. Nature trails 10. Bands on the Beach concerts 11. Veterans Memorial Park 12. Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail 13. Bay Bluff Park 14. Project GreenShores 15. Pensacola’s historic districts 16. Pensacola Museum of Art (Tuesdays) 17. Seashell shopping 18. Shoreline Park 19. Sounds of Summer concert series 20. Fort Barrancas 21. Advanced Redoubt 22. Mardi Gras parades 23. Festivals year-round 24. Bayview Park 25. St. Michael’s Cemetery page 11

Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach at a Glance Beaches: They range from popular local Pensacola Beach is synonymous with Santa Rosa Island, one of the world’s longest (and dare we say most beautiful?) barrier islands. Newly restored after 2004’s storms, we treasure our coastal character – and our visitors – more than ever.

With Gulf Islands National Seashore, miles of white-sand beach stretching east and west

The beach’s white sand is made from quartz, the bones of the Appalachian Mountains that washed down the area’s rivers to the sea over millions of years. Soft and powdery, the sand is very fine-grained and called “singing sand” because it squeaks underfoot.

of Pensacola Beach, our visitors will always have the chance to experience Florida as it used to be – untouched and pristine. The federally protected beaches of Gulf Islands National Seashore

to snorkeling expeditions in our

Miles of Beach: Santa Rosa Island, a 40-mile-long barrier island, is home to the beachfront communities of Pensacola Beach, Navarre and Okaloosa Island.

Leave worries behind. Relax, rejoice and recharge amid the finest natural beauty Florida has to offer.

Pensacola Beach Events On our island, entertainment abounds, varied enough for every taste. From a quiet sunset stroll along the beach, a night out on Portofino Boardwalk, a lively concert, a fun run or a food festival, the choices are endless for locals and visitors looking to “float their boat.” With boat rentals available in the sparkling Santa Rosa Sound, you can even literally float your boat.

are the perfect place for rangerled programs from island walks

If you haven’t visited our shores, prepare to be dazzled. From sugar-white beaches and warm emerald-green water swept by gentle breezes to glorious sunsets and skies awash with stars, ours is a landscape to make dreams reality.

hangouts complete with concessions and other amenities to pristine beaches in the national seashore where your footprints could be the day’s first.

Try everything from Bands on the Beach playing 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 precision flight team.

Travel Tip: It’s always safest to swim where lifeguards are present. And never swim alone. Be sure to check 932-SURF for flag conditions. calm conditions

use precaution

marine life is present

no swimming

emerald waters.

See the Calendar of Events on page 54 for more details. page 12

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Pensacola Beach

With warm temperatures and more than 340 days of sun, it’s no wonder Pensacola Beach is a water wonderland where you can get your feet wet with adventures sure to leave you with a boatload of favorite vacation memories. Whether you are a parasailing thrill seeker or someone more likely to wade the gentle surf looking for shells, our beaches have plenty to offer.

Charter a sailboat or rent a waverunner. Kayak into a secluded cove or watch beautiful shore birds such as terns and skimmers fish the shallows for their meal. To catch your own meal, we have a fleet of opportunities from deep-water, offshore fishing trips for billfish to casting a fly while sight fishing for pompano on flats along Santa Rosa Sound.

For visitors without sea legs we offer an array of shops, an arcade, miniature golf, go-karts or the quieter pleasures of a nature walk where you might spot an osprey carrying a fish in its talons. To get around the island, the old ways are still the best: bare feet or two wheels. Anywhere on the island you wish to go, a bicycle will easily get you there: from a single-seat “beach cruiser” to something large enough for eight riders. After working up an appetite, the restaurants of Pensacola Beach are sure to satisfy your hunger with fare ranging from fresh seafood and sushi to curly fries, pizza and beachside burgers.

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Whatever you are looking for, from games and fun to quiet contemplation, you won’t have to look far to find it on Pensacola Beach. A morning’s fishing can become an afternoon exploring the shops of Portofino Boardwalk and a sunset walk along a virtually deserted stretch of national seashore.

trout, the pier offers great views and a wonderful walk for an admission of only $1.25. 41 Fort Pickens Rd., (850) 934-7200, www.fishpensacolabeachpier.com.

Casino Beach. Located beneath the famous “beach ball” in the heart of Pensacola Beach, this is the place to see and be seen. Named for a long-gone “casino” where dances and events were held in the 1940s and `50s, now the beach is home to Pensacola Beach Pier and the Gulfside Pavilion, a venue for many free concerts.

Quietwater Beach. Quietwater is aptly named. Located on the island’s north side just as you cross the Bob Sikes Bridge, the beach with picnic shelters lies along Santa Rosa Sound and its safe and shallow waters have a special appeal to parents with young children. The northern stretch of Quietwater is where you will find businesses renting kayaks, sailboats, jet skis and other water-related rental equipment. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

Gulf Islands National Seashore. The pristine

Portofino Boardwalk. This lively boardwalk,

beaches of this federally protected shore serve as bookends for the lively stretch of Pensacola Beach. Visitors can head 7.5 miles west to Fort Pickens, a massive pre-Civil War brick fortress where the Apache warrior Geronimo was imprisoned in 1886. (850) 934-2600, www.nps.gov/guis.

featuring an enticing mix of shops, eateries, entertainment complexes and the famous boardwalk seashell stage, is for many the exciting beating heart of Pensacola Beach. www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. At 1,471 feet, this is the longest fishing pier on the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to great fishing for redfish, pompano and

Tiki Island Golf and Games. To earn your place at the top of the totem pole, take your kids for 18 holes of miniature fantasy golf, games in the arcade, ice cream treats or to rent family-sized bikes. 2 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 932-1550.

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Perdido Key

Perdido Key at a Glance Beaches: More than 60 percent of the 15-mile island is protected parkland. Popular Activities: National and state parks, year-round live music, water activities galore.

Location: About 15 miles southwest of Pensacola and 30 minutes from Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport.

Big Lagoon State Park. Located along the Intracoastal

Lost Key Golf Club. Far more than just a golf club, this

Waterway, this 698-acre gem offers a variety of water- and nature-related activities from a 40-foot observation tower to miles of meticulously maintained trails where native plants and wildlife can be observed up close and personal. Or you can launch a boat, set up camp, spread a picnic or just gaze at a starry sky. Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., (850) 492-1595, www.floridastateparks.org/biglagoon.

designated Audubon Signature Cooperative Sanctuary is a finefeathered way to combine bird-watching with a round of golf. 625 Lost Key Dr., (850) 549-2160, www.lostkey.com.

Perdido Key State Park. This stunning 247-acre area borders the Gulf of Mexico. Recreational possibilities range from swimming to picnicking to surf fishing. Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, (850) 492-1595, www.floridastateparks.org/perdidokey.

Fort McRee Ruins. This pre-Civil War era fort served to guard Pensacola Pass, the opening between Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico on Perdido Key’s eastern-most point. Fires, erosion, hurricanes and time eventually destroyed most of it, leaving a scant memory in scattered foundations and underwater ruins still visited by boaters and snorkelers.

Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore. Find your way to the lost island

Sandy Facts The Pensacola Bay Area’s sand dunes, often topped with golden sea oats, are a vital part of its ecosystem, helping protect our barrier islands during severe waves and weather. Building and preserving this fragile ecosystem is why we’ve built parking areas and walkovers to lessen the impact on the dunes.

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A bit quieter and a little less populated, one of Perdido Key’s primary attractions lies in its “off-the-beaten-path” tranquility. Its very name – Perdido – is Spanish for “lost,” which makes a lot of sense to our visitors. They love to lose themselves in our breathtaking beaches, relaxed pace and distinctive personality. There’s plenty to do right on the island, or you can explore neighboring Orange Beach to the west and Pensacola to the east for more shopping, dining and entertainment options just a short drive away. If it’s events you’re looking for, trust us when we say ours are not quite like anywhere else. The Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival in November brings singer-songwriters from across the country to perform. In the spring the annual Interstate Mullet Toss provides a chance to see who can sling a fish the farthest from Alabama into Florida. The Polar Bear Dip is a charge into the Gulf ’s frigid waters in mid-winter (some folks wear costumes) and Thunder on the Gulf each August presents power boat races with more than 40 vessels racing at speeds approaching 170 mph. The Martini Festival, the day after Thanksgiving, adds more flair and flavor to the island.

Covering the key’s eastern end, this national park offers picnic tables, restrooms and ranger-led programs. Guided barrierisland walks traverse varied beach habitats from dunes to wetlands, forest to marsh. Walkers may spot the tracks of the elusive Perdido Key Beach mouse, scan live oak trees for belted kingfishers or osprey, or perhaps find the salt marsh periwinkle, a small snail that lives on needlerush.

Rosamond Johnson Monument. Located within Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore, this monument honors Escambia County resident Rosamond Johnson for his service in the United States Army during the Korean War. He died at the age of 17 while attempting to cross the 38th parallel for a third time to rescue wounded soldiers. His first two trips were successful, and his bravery earned him a posthumous Purple Heart. Tarkiln Bayou Reserve State Park. Located on Bauer Road just a few miles from Perdido Key, the park’s boardwalks and trails lead to beautiful natural areas boasting wildlife such as osprey, raccoons, fox and deer, not to mention fields of pitcher plants, one of only two carnivorous plants in the world. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, (850) 492–1595, www.floridastateparks.org/tarkilnbayou.

Perdido Key was featured on the Travel Channel’s “Top Secret Beaches of the World” series in 2002—the only continental U.S. destination among the 20 beaches featured worldwide. Steven Letherman, Ph.D., known as “Dr. Beach,” has ranked the beaches of Perdido Key among the nation’s Top 20 Beaches. page 17

A visit to one of America’s first European settlements unveils much more than an intriguing story of long ago times. Downtown Pensacola encapsulates 450 years of history and tradition that blend seamlessly with cosmopolitan progress. While guided tours and captivating museums give you a peek into the past, more than 60 unique retailers and restaurants charm you into the present. A timeless mix of French Creole, Spanish Colonial and British Arts and Crafts influence architecture

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and atmosphere. Shops, eateries and green space span for miles. Art galleries beckon you at every corner of Downtown’s tree-lined streets. Plentiful parking and convenient signage make navigating Downtown a breeze. You’ll easily find both covered garages and street-side spots, many of which are free. No matter where you park, enchanting brick streets and wide walkways greet and guide you through the Downtown corridor full of shops, restaurants, museums and plenty of entertainment.

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i FROM HIGH FASHION TO HOME DECOR, DOWNTOWN HAS IT ALL!

Palafox Place

Shops

Discover Pensacola’s retail heartbeat with a pleasant walk down Palafox Place where a myriad of specialty shops reflect Downtown Pensacola’s unique blend of past, present and future. Historical buildings house eclectic boutiques that carry the latest designer “it” bag. Antique shops feature vintage furnishings from near and afar. Whether your mouth waters for Manhattan-style fashion or handcrafted works of art, Downtown Pensacola has something for every wish list.

Jewelers Trade Shop 26 Palafox Pl. • (850) 432-4433 www.jewelerstradeshop.com Meadows Jewelers 125 Palafox Pl. • (850) 432-5454 www.meadowsjewelers.com

Don Alans Menswear

Shops A & J Mugs 24 N. Palafox St. • (850) 434-2203 www.ajmugs.com

Don Alans Menswear 401 Palafox Pl. • (850) 439-1762 www.donalans.com

Artesana 242 W. Garden St. • (850) 433-4001 www.artesanaimports.com

Elebash’s Jewelry 36 Palafox Pl. • (850) 432-5136 www.elebashs.com

Artesana Fine Wines 242 W. Garden St. • (850) 433-4001 www.artesanafinewines.com

Elegant Lady Boutique 122 Palafox Pl. • (850) 332-7514 www.elegantladyboutique.com

Cheri Gin’s Bridals 408 N. Coyle St. • (850) 437-0880 www.cheriginsbridals.com

The Emerald Turtle 21 Palafox Pl. • (850) 469-8777 www.theemeraldturtle.net

Clay, Metal & Stone 114 Palafox Pl. • (850) 429-0500 www.claymetalandstone.com

Ever’man Natural Foods Co-op 315 W. Garden St. (850) 438-0402 www.everman.org

Distinctive Kitchens 29 Palafox Pl. • (850) 438-4688 www.dk4u.com

Fiore of Pensacola 32 Palafox Pl. • (850) 469-1930 www.fioreofpensacola.com

Dollarhide’s Music Center 41 Palafox Pl. • (850) 494-9898 www.dollarhide.com

Grand Reserve Cigar & Smoke, Inc. 210 Palafox Pl. • (850) 429-0078

Pensacola Hardware 20 E. Gregory St. • (850) 438-3186 www.pensacolahardware.com

Reynald’s Music House 36 E. Garden St. • (850) 438-1628 Rock Hard Designs 16 N. Palafox St. • (850) 438-5119 www.rockharddesigns.com Schmidt’s Music 105 N. Palafox St. • (850) 434-0317 www.schmidtsmusic.com

The Market & Mainly Shoes 248 W. Garden St. • (850) 434-3012 Pirouettes 101 S. Jefferson St. • (850) 434-7577 www.ashopforwomen.com www.pensacoladance.com

Downtown Shopping

Downtown Pensacola is a shopping haven for menswear, childrenswear, womenswear and more. You’ll find many stores dedicated to the latest fashion trends and just as many dedicated to hobbies and specialty items. Several galleries feature paintings, sculptures and furnishings from area artists. Upscale instruments line the glass windows of music stores. Diamonds sparkle from the displays of family-owned jewelry stores ready to treat shoppers of any budget.

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Ever’man Natural Foods

Jewelers Trade Shop

www.downtownpensacola.com • page 21

Restaurants and Entertainment 600 South – 600 Palafox Pl. (850) 434-7736 • www.newworldlanding.com Atlas Oyster Bar – 600 S. Barracks St. (850) 470-0003 • www.goodgrits.com

i W ITH P ENSACOLA’ S L OCAL F LAVOR With your shopping bags full and your stomach empty, grab a taste of local flavor in one of Downtown Pensacola’s many cafés and restaurants. Area restaurants embrace the multicultural history behind the City of Five Flags to offer flavorful delicacies sure to please even the most discerning palate. From oysters and softshelled crab to gourmet pizza and Creole pastas, your mouth will rejoice in the flavors you encounter. Jackson’s Steakhouse

Start with tapas at Global Grill where Lamb Lollipops and Home Style Potato Chips melt in your mouth. Then, hail a fun and environmentally friendly Foot Taxi to the water’s edge where the Fish House serves up world-famous Grits á Ya Ya and fresh catch of the day and neighboring Atlas Oyster Bar serves oysters on the half shell. If you’re interested in fine dining, head straight to Jackson’s Steakhouse. Distinguished Restaurants of North America places the award-winning restaurant in the top two percent of all fine dining restaurants in the country.

Need to work off some of that dessert? Try Suite for a hip spot to gather with friends and dance the night away. Dancing and fun also abound at The Deck Bar on Barracks Street, quite literally hanging over Pensacola Bay. A bandstand, fire pit and maritime-inspired bar offer plenty of seating when you’re ready to take a break.

Do you dare eat lunch in a haunted restaurant? Take a break from the sun at haunted Seville Quarter. Costumed guides tell tales of ghosts and paranormal activities among the antique furnishings and architecture.

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In the mood for pub fare? Catch your favorite sports game at New York Nick’s or Will Call Sports Grille while you savor chicken wings or burgers washed down with a cold brew. If beer is your focus, try the homemade brews at McGuire’s Irish Pub. You’ll enjoy the selection of more than 100 beers available with a wide array of pizza pie at Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen, which hosts live music performances throughout the week. Musicians also perform at RagTyme Grille – a Pensacola Bar & Grill with a distinctive Big Easy atmosphere. After you enjoy Downtown Pensacola’s local fare, be sure to stick around for nightly fun and entertainment. Throughout Seville Quarter, people of all ages enjoy one of seven rooms, each known for unique flair, drinks, dancing and live entertainment. A few blocks away, 600 South puts The Deck Bar everyone at ease with martinis, lounge seats and live music. It is a perfect place for a nightcap – or a tasty dessert to keep the party going.

Can’t get enough fresh seafood? On the western edge of Downtown’s coast, the boats of Joe Patti’s unload your catch, clean it, pack it and prepare it right in front of your eyes. Another expert in fresh food is Ever'man Natural Foods Co-op where organic goods and an eat-in deli offer a variety of wholesome treats.

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Will Call Sports Grille

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Downtown Pensacola, boasting the “big five” of symphony, opera, ballet, theater and an accredited museum of visual arts combines world-class entertainment.

Artel Gallery. Art with an edge. This non-profit, allvolunteer gallery features quality experimental and contemporary art. 505 S. Adams St., (850) 432-3080, www.artelgallery.org. Saengar Theatre

Ballet Pensacola. Pensacola's largest resident dance company, Ballet Pensacola presents four major four major productions each year, including the Arts-InEducation production, Pensacola’s Nutcracker, Celebration of Dance – a repertory production, and the storybook spring ballet. (850) 432-9546, www.balletpensacola.com.

Belmont Arts & Cultural Center. This hands-on working arts center features a gallery and facilities for glass blowing, pottery, bead making, drawing and belly dancing. It is a charming venue for artistic exchange, classes and community events. 401 N. Reus St., (850) 429-1222, www.belmontartscenter.com. Pensacola Children’s Chorus

Pensacola Little Theatre

Pensacola Museum of Art. Occupying the former city jail, the museum has hosted exhibits by artists such as Andy Warhol, Louis Tiffany and Salvador Dali. The museum’s standing collection includes works from the 20th and 21st centuries. 407 S. Jefferson St., (850) 432-6247, www.pensacolamuseumofart.org.

Pensacola Opera. Our opera company stages productions from Madame Butterfly to Aida. (850) 433-6737, www.pensacolaopera.com.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. In its 84th season, the symphony hosts Pensacola POPS, Music for Families and Sunday matinees. (850) 435-2533, www.pensacolasymphony.com.

Pensacola Children’s Chorus. Performing throughout the year, the chorus also tours in the summer throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. (850) 432-9546, www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com.

Saenger Theatre. Following a grand renovation, the Saenger reopens in early 2009 to host traveling shows, local productions and to serve as home to the Pensacola Symphony and Pensacola Opera. 118 S. Palafox Pl., (850) 595-3880, www.pensacolasaenger.com.

Pensacola Civic Center. This arena hosts national headliners, concerts, business conferences, and special events of all types. 201 E. Gregory St., (850) 432-0800, www.pensacolaciviccenter.com.

Other Performance Venues in Pensacola Loblolly Theatre Company. This offbeat theatre group offers intimate weekend productions. 1010 N. 12th Ave. (850) 439-3010.

Pensacola Cultural Center. This multi-purpose facility is home to dance and cultural groups as well as the Pensacola Little Theatre. Enjoy a bite to eat in the lobby restaurant. 400 S. Jefferson St., (850) 432-2042, www.pensacolalittletheatre.com.

PJC Lyceum. Lyceum events are hosted on campus at the Ashmore Auditorium and Anna Lamar Switzer Center. (850) 484-2563, www.pjc.edu/lyceum.

The Pensacola Little Theatre (PLT). The Southeast’s oldest continually

University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts. The university’s theatre and music hall hosts

producing community theatre, PLT is housed in one of Downtown’s most historic buildings. 400 S. Jefferson St., (850) 432-2042, www.pensacolalittletheatre.com. page 24 • Downtown Improvement Board Special Section

Belmont Arts & Cultural Center

various on-campus performances. (850) 474-2541, www.uwf.edu/cfpa.

Art Praha features an eclectic blend of beautiful and affordable handcrafted jewelry, inspiring international photography and fine Bohemian-Czech glass and porcelain. 124 Palafox Pl., (850) 602-7053.

Blue Morning Gallery. Showcasing the work of local artists, this venue was created to encourage the development of new creative talent in the community. 112 S. Palafox Pl., (850) 429-9100, www.bluemorninggallery.com.

Gallery 11. Newly opened, Gallery 11 showcases a diverse mix of contemporary art by local artists. 403 S. Palafox Pl., (850) 434-0124. Pink Picasso. Here you’ll find a colorful array of original artwork. Commission a piece especially for you or find artist-enhanced giclées and prints. 19 S. Palafox Pl., (850) 293-6407, www.pinkpicasso.net. Quayside Gallery. This cooperative organization of more than 200 local artists produces everything from paintings, drawings and fine-art photographs to batik, pottery and sculpture. 17 E. Zaragoza St., (850) 438-2363, www.quaysidegallery.com. Seville Antiques & Arts offers a wide selection of artwork, vintage furnishings and collectibles including European art, circa 1800 landscapes and sculptures. 126 Palafox Pl., www.sevilleantiquesandart.com.

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i H ISTORIC D OWNTOWN P ENSACOLA Sit on a park bench where General Andrew Jackson first raised the American flag in Florida. Walk through the path where the British Fort of Pensacola once stood. Experience Downtown Pensacola’s rich past through a plethora of museums, historic buildings, Florida’s oldest cemetery, archaeological paths and simple strolls down tree-lined streets.

St. Michael’s Cemetery

Historic Pensacola Village Step back in time in a collection of furnished period houses neighboring the Museum of Commerce, Museum of Industry, Old Christ Church, Old Seville Square, the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum and archaeological sites spanning from the earliest Spanish explorers to the 1920s. 205 E. Zaragoza St., (850) 595-5985, www.historicpensacola.org. page 26 • Downtown Improvement Board Special Section

Plaza Ferdinand

Historic Pensacola Village

Plaza Ferdinand. See where Florida began. Here you will find a dedication to Andrew Jackson commemorating the exchange of flags that took place in this spot between himself and José Callava, which made Florida a part of the United States and Pensacola its capital. Located on Palafox Place at Government Street.

Pensacola’s African-American Heritage Society and Trail.

Pensacola Historical Museum. Enjoy permanent and

The Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail. This walking

changing exhibits on geology, maritime history, Native Americans and our city’s multicultural heritage. Open 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Tue. - Sat. 115 E. Zaragoza St., (850) 433-1559, www.pensacolahistory.org.

trail includes portions of forts that existed between 1752 and 1821 when Spanish, British and American soldiers occupied our city. 330 S. Jefferson St., (850) 474-2797, www.uwf.edu/anthropology.

T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum. Filled with artwork, artifacts, antique photographs and a hands-on discovery gallery for children, this elaborate Renaissance Revival building was once City Hall. 330 S. Jefferson St., (850) 595-5990, www.historicpensacola.org.

St. Michael’s Cemetery. In use since the mid-to late 18th century, with the oldest extant marker dating to 1812. Open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Corner of Alcaniz and Chase streets, (850) 436-4643, www.stmichaelscemetery.org.

The Palafox Historic District. Stroll down the brick sidewalks of this thriving and well-preserved district and commerce center to enjoy shops, galleries and restaurants. Palafox Place, (850) 434-5371.

Located in the historic Kate Coulson House, the AAHS offers a variety of events and exhibits that promote and preserve AfricanAmerican history in Northwest Florida. 200 E. Church St., (850) 469-1299, www.africanamericanheritagesociety.org.

Veterans Memorial Park. This 5.5-acre park features a World War II Memorial, a Korean War Memorial and The Wall South: The Florida Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the nation’s only fullname, permanent replica of Washington, D.C.’s, Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Bayfront Parkway near 9th Avenue. www.pensacolawallsouth.org. www.downtownpensacola.com • page 27

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With a mild climate, 450 years of history, delicious seafood and genuine Southern hospitality, Pensacolians have reason to celebrate. The skill of celebration is continually honed with numerous festivals and exciting special events throughout the year. For a complete Calendar of Events, see pages 54-59.

Gallery Night. Celebrate the arts. Held in March, April, May, July, September and October, Gallery Night brings residents and visitors flocking to Downtown Pensacola. The night comes alive as more than 40 galleries and businesses host everything from art exhibitions and live demonstrations to music events and a variety of cultural happenings. www.artsnwfl.org. Pensacola Wine Festival. From April 2-5, the annual Pensacola Wine Festival showcases more than 150 quality wine offerings available year-round in the Pensacola community. Hosted by fine restaurants and wine merchants of Downtown Pensacola, the exciting event includes jazz musicians, wine dinners, a reserve tasting and special prices on purchases by the glass, bottle or case. Complimentary valet parking and a limited number of boat slips are available. www.pensacolawinefestival.com.

First Friday - Live After Five. Regional artists perform live in the streets of Downtown Pensacola the first Friday of every month. With bands kicking off at 5 p.m., fans have plenty of time to catch the show and take advantage of Downtown Pensacola’s many restaurants and entertainment venues. www.ci.pensacola.fl.us.

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Palafox Market

Palafox Market. Follow the aroma of fresh produce, live plants and baked goods ready for sale under the shady trees of Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza every Saturday, May through September from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors include dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists who grow or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs and art for sale. www.downtownpensacola.com.

Friday Family Flicks. A series of free

Plaza de Luna. Located at the southern terminus of Palafox Place,

outdoor family-friendly movies held at Palafox Pier running May to September. www.cityofpensacola.com/cra.

Plaza de Luna’s wrap-around promenade is ideal for watching large ships come into the port, letting kids frolic in the fountain, tossing a fishing line or watching the sunset over the bay.

Christmas in Downtown Pensacola. Live and interactive musical performances take place in an idyllic historic setting through Downtown Pensacola during the holidays. The hustle and bustle of the holidays take a back seat to Santa-filled experiences in Plaza Wonderland, Victorian Holiday Strolls through Historic Seville and charming Horse and Buggy Tours included in Pensacola’s Winterfest Celebration. The annual Elf Parade (children’s Christmas parade) and Pensacola Christmas Parade add to the celebratory atmosphere with dazzling floats from participants such as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and dozens of bands. www.downtownpensacola.com.

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Downtown Countdown New Year’s Celebration. Pensacola steps into the New Year with a progressive street party featuring Kid’s Karaoke, several live music stages, fireworks, confetti and a ten-foot illuminated Pelican dropped at the stroke of midnight. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. and offers entertainment for all ages. www.pensacolapelicandrop.com.

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Seville Square

The city’s gathering place is Seville Square. On sunny afternoons, sidewalk cafes spill with people sipping a glass of wine or dining on sushi, Italian classics and po-boys. Shoppers stroll the streets looking for unique, local wares and the latest fashion finds. Thursday nights in the summer, families picnic under the canopy of majestic oaks as live music fills the air. Nearly a dozen times a year, Pensacola’s favorite park is transformed into a jazz concert hall, a succulent seafood market or an impressive art gallery in a variety of festivals. On special Saturdays, couples take their vows in Old Christ Church, Florida’s oldest church still on its original site.

Seville Square is the perfect starting point for a day in Downtown Pensacola, close to shopping, restaurants and attractions. After a day of sight-seeing, visitors and residents alike retreat to Seville Quarter for a night cap. The 19th century building includes eight individual entertainment venues. Patrons sing karaoke, dance to live music, sing along with dueling pianists or relax by the fountain in the open-air courtyard bar.

Shopping in the District The Pensacola Historic District Merchants is a group of businesses featuring more than 20 historic buildings, dozens of locally owned restaurants and boutiques as well as cultural museums and art galleries. The shops boast fine imported textiles, eclectic home furnishings, work from local potters, painters and glass artists, unique and trendy clothing, quirky beach gifts and hand-made jewelry.

Seville Square Events Pensacola JazzFest, April 4-5 25th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Creole Fiesta, May 1-3 6th Annual Outside Art Fair, May 16-17 Evenings in Olde Seville Square Thursdays, May-August Sertoma’s Fourth of July Celebration, July 4 31st Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival, Sept. 25-27 Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, Nov. 6-8 Holiday Evening in Olde Seville Square, November/December page 30

Pensacola Historic District Merchants • Pensacola Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel, Cavu Club and 1912 restaurant • The Fish House/Atlas/Deck Bar • Lee House Bed & Breakfast Inn • Atelier Alcaniz, Art and Gift Gallery • Duh • Scout • Studio B • Suellen’s Secret • Susan Campbell Jewelry • The Mole Hole • Emerald City • Still Waters Medical Spa • Pensacola Photo Supply • West Florida Historic Preservation • Aragon Wine Market

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Pensacola Outdoors

Birding

Canoeing and camping sites

Here are just a few reasons why a trip to our area can be a real “feathery find.”

Adventures Unlimited.

Blackwater River State Forest, Fort Pickens and Naval Live Oaks. Ideal for viewing local and migratory birds such as osprey, herons, Redcockaded Woodpeckers, Bachman’s Sparrow, warblers and Tanagers.

Project GreenShores. As many as 300 water birds, gulls, terns and cormorants appear at this habitat restoration project. Hawkshaw Lagoon Memorial Park. Study the lagoon’s ecosystem while looking for birds. For exact locations of prime birding areas, see our map on pages 38-39. The Pensacola Bay Area is the perfect place to make your dream vacation green. With our bays, rivers, national forest and national seashore, it is the perfect place to get close to nature and learn about rare ecosystems. The City of Pensacola has nearly 100 parks, from historic Spanish-era squares to the idyllic Bayview Park in town on Bayou Texar. The bluffs along scenic highway are the highest point along Florida’s coast. Canoeing or tubing on the Blackwater or Coldwater rivers is just a short drive away, and the watery universe of the Gulf of Mexico, Santa Rosa Sound, Escambia, Perdido and Pensacola bays and Escambia and Perdido rivers offer a myriad of eco-opportunities. Whether hiking, bird-watching in the Naval Live Oaks Preserve or scuba diving on the world’s largest artificial reef, the Pensacola Bay Area is the right place to dive into a stunning vacation experience. For park and trail locations, go to www.VisitPensacola.com.

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with nature trails, a lookout tower, beaches and campgrounds. 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy., (850) 492-1595, www.floridastateparks.org/biglagoon.

Blackwater River State Park. Stay in a tent or cabin in a natural setting. (850) 983-5363, www.floridastateparks.org/ blackwaterriver.

Blackwater Canoe Rental. Enjoy nature with a canoe, kayak or tube. 6974 Deaton Bridge Rd., (850) 6230235, www.blackwatercanoe.com. Farmers Opry. Bring your RV for down-home fun. 8897 Byrom Campbell Rd., (850) 994-6000, www.farmersopry.com.

Bay Bluffs Park. Enjoy Pensacola’s

Lake Stone Campground. Stay in a tent or RV while enjoying the lake, fishing pier, playground and restaurant. 801 W. Hwy. 4, (850) 256-5555, www.myescambia.com.

Gulf Islands National Seashore. • Instead of buying travel-sized shampoo and toothpaste, fill small plastic containers that you can refill and reuse. • Hang towels to dry and reuse them. • Park your car and walk. You’ll experience more of a destination by foot. • Turn off lights and turn off the thermostat before leaving for vacation. • Stay in environmentally friendly hotels, such as Springhill Suites, or use fewer resources while camping.

Big Lagoon State Park. Have fun

Explore beautiful surroundings by foot, from sugar-white beaches to thick pinewoods and sand-bottom rivers. highest elevation, Florida’s only bluffs and stunning views.

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Rent a canoe, kayak or tube, then stay at the campsite, lodge or cabins. 8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd., (850) 623-6197, www.adventuresunlimited.com.

Take a secluded walk on miles of federally protected beaches.

University of West Florida/ Edward Ball Nature Preserve Trail. Hike, jog or walk along nature trails amidst 1,600 acres of preserve. Be on the lookout for Captain Thunder, a 10-foot-long, three-legged alligator that resides at the bayou.

Navarre Beach Campground. Bring your RV to this beachfront site. 9201 Navarre Pkwy., (850) 939-2188, www.navbeach.com.

Pensacola RV Park. Enjoy new RV facilities in a tranquil setting. 3117 Wilde Lake Blvd., (850) 944-1734, www.pensacolarvpark.com. Perdido Cove RV Resort & Marina. Relax with stunning water views. 13770 River Rd., (850) 492-7304, www.perdidocove.com. page 33

Golf and Water

Boat Rentals & Charters Key Sailing (850) 932-5520 www.keysailing.com Lanier Sailing Academy (850) 432-3199 www.laniersail.com Pensacola Beach Marina (850) 602-3950 www.pensacolabeachmarina.com Aquatic Charters (850) 492-6337 www.chase-n-fins.com

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Golf Being home to such golf legends as Jerry Pate, Bubba Watson, Heath Slocum and Boo Weekley, it’s no surprise Pensacola is a champion golf destination. Offering public and semi-private courses with picturesque scenes from woodlands to wetlands, the destination provides challenges for even the most seasoned golf enthusiast.

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Marcus Pointe Golf Club 2500 Oak Pointe Dr. Open sunrise to sunset (850) 484-9770 • (800) 362-7287

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Scenic Hills Country Club 8891 Burning Tree Rd. Open sunrise to sunset (850) 476-0611 • (888) 218-8463 www.scenichills.com Solutia Golf Club 2365 Old Chemstrand Rd., Cantonment Open sunrise to sunset (850) 937-3820 • www.solutiagolf.com

The Club at Hidden Creek (Meadowbrook) 3070 PGA Blvd. Open sunrise to sunset (850) 939-4604 • (888) 218-8463 www.hiddengolf.com

With so much of our landscape covered in water, whether bays, sounds, bayous, rivers or the Gulf of Mexico, it is no wonder boating is close at hand. Sailors appreciate constant breezes and forgiving, sandy bottoms. Those traveling by motorboat or waverunner can quickly reach sandy banks from Range Point on Santa Rosa Sound to Dead Man’s Island near Fort Pickens. Or, dolphin cruises are a great way to get close to nature while enjoying a guided tour.

Tiger Point Country Club 1255 Country Club Blvd. Open sunrise to sunset (850) 932-1333 • (888) 218-8463 www.tigerpointclub.com

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Lost Key Golf Club 625 Lost Key Dr. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (850) 549-2160 • www.lostkey.com

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Diving and Fishing

To help organize your dive, contact one of the following companies: A Reel Eazy Charter (850) 932-8824 • www.reeleazy.com

Pensacola has had an active scuba diving population since the ’60s. But with the sinking of the USS Oriskany in 2006, we’ve gone from being the “best-kept secret in the diving world” to the must-see destination. Scuba enthusiasts are also discovering dozens of dive destinations off Pensacola’s shores perfect for observing and photographing marine life, spear fishing and beginning wreck penetration dives for properly trained divers.

USS Oriskany. Reefed in May 2006, this behemoth aircraft carrier has already become the “must-dive” for scuba enthusiasts across the globe. Now the world’s largest artificial reef at 911-feet long, she rests just 24 miles southeast of Pensacola Pass. For more information visit www.oriskanymemorial.com.

Bay Breeze Dive Center (850) 934-8363 www.baybreezescuba.com

Tuna. Marlin. Red snapper. Red fish. Mullet. With the Gulf, the Intracoastal Waterway and bays, rivers, bayous and sounds right in our backyard, it’s no wonder that fishing enthusiasts consider Pensacola such a catch. Call for a private charter boat or head to the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier for great fishing.

Fun Facts Several sites in the Pensacola Bay Area present the opportunity for spear fishing dives for red snapper, grouper, cobia and amberjack.

Dr. Dive (850) 932-6602 • www.drdive.com Easy Diver Charters (866) 764-9179 • www.easydivercharters.com Scuba Shack/Wet Dream Charters (850) 433-4319 • (888) 659-3483 www.scubashackpensacola.com Viking Diving (850) 916-3483 • (888) 848-3483 www.vikingdivingpensacola.com

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The area hosts many fishing tournaments throughout the year. Check out our events calendar on page 54-59.

In addition to the area’s many artificial reefs, Pensacola has a number of live bottom or natural limestone reefs such as Paradise, Green’s and Timber Holes. Contact the Wildlife Conservation Commission at (850) 488-4676 or www.floridaconservation.org for more fishing information.

CHARTERS A Reel Eazy Charter (850) 932-8824, (877) 733-5329 www.reeleazy.com Scuba Shack/Wet Dream Charters (850) 433-4319, (888) 659-3483 www.scubashackpensacola.com Aquatic Charters (850) 492-6337 www.chase-n-fins.com Chulamar Inc. & Fishing Fleet (850) 934-8037 www.chulamar.com Gulf Breeze Guide Service (850) 261-9035 www.gulfbreezeguideservice.com

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Corridors by color: Pensacola Beach corridor—Includes Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach. For accommodations in this area, please refer to pages 41-43.

Downtown corridor—Includes the historic and downtown districts along Pensacola Bay. For accommodations in this area, please refer to page 46.

Perdido Key corridor—Covers the westernmost coastal area in Florida. For accommodations in this area, please refer to pages 44-45.

Western corridor—Includes Naval Air Station Pensacola and its immediate surroundings. For accommodations in this area, please refer to page 47.

Gateway corridor—Encompasses the first exits in Florida on I-10 East, from Pine Forest Road (exit 7) to Highway 29 (exit 10). For accommodations in this area, please refer to page 48.

Midtown corridor (cont.) malls and Highway 90 (exit 17 from I-10—Scenic Highway). For accommodations in this area, please refer to pages 49-50.

Midtown corridor—Covers Davis Highway (exit 13 from I-10) and the area near the airport, including both shopping

Milton corridor—Covers the Milton area, including canoeing areas north of the town. For accommodations in this area, please refer to page 50.

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the third largest aviation museum in the world, you might be surprised that lodging for a visit to the

1 Comfort Inn Pensacola Beach

40 Ft. Pickens Rd. (850) 934-5400, (800) 934-5470 www.pensacolabeach.com/comfort

2 Days Inn Pensacola Beachfront

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16 Via DeLuna Dr. (850) 934-3300, (800) 934-3300 www.daysinn.com

When selecting a travel date, our “secret season” from mid-August through February is something to consider. Among many visitors the season of choice is fall and winter as our summer temperatures cool a bit and lodging specials feature some of the most affordable rates of the year.

3 Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach Gulf Front

For a list of current specials, visit www.VisitPensacola.com.

5 Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach

2 Via DeLuna Dr. (850) 932-6800, (800) 320-8108 www.hamptoninn.com

4 Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front

12 Via DeLuna Dr. (850) 916-2999, (866) 916-2999 www.pensacolabeachgulffront.hilton.com 333 Ft. Pickens Rd. (850) 932-3536, (800) 465-4329 www.ichotelsgroup.com

6 Paradise Inn

21 Via DeLuna Dr. (850) 932-2319, (800) 301-5925 www.paradiseinn-pb.com

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24 Via DeLuna Dr. (850) 932-6000, (800) 406-7885 www.springhillsuitespensacolabeach.com

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GULF BREEZE 8 Quality Inn & Suites of Gulf Breeze 51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. (850) 932-2214 www.supervalueinns.com

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The ZOO

13 22 1617 21 15 18

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14

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Tennis

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Gulfview/Waterview

Beachfront

Tennis

Pensacola Beach Condominiums

See pgs. 38-39 for full map

Vacation Rental Companies

to satisfy every type of traveler and budget. Hotels, motels, condominiums and private beach home rentals are available with the amenities you desire to give you the comfort of a home away from home.

1 Baywatch

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1150 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

2 Beach Club

18 Via DeLuna Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A B E F H

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3 Bulevar Menor

1627 Bulevar Menor Vacation Rental Companies: B

4 Boardwalk

1100 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A C F

5 Calle Bonita

1692 Calle Bonita Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

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6 Emerald Dolphin 7 Emerald Isle

22 Via DeLuna Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C E F H

8 Gulf Winds

1199 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

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9 La Bahia

1300 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A F

10 Portofino Island

10 Portofino Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A B D E F

11 Regency Towers & Regency Cabanas 1600 Via DeLuna Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

12 Sabine Yacht and Racquet Club

330 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

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850 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

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1350 Fort Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C D F

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336 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: B C F

800 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A F

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955 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: C F

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A JME Vacations

B Paradise Beach Homes

27 Via DeLuna Dr. (850) 916-0777, (888) 860-0067 www.paradisebeachhomes.com 50 Ft. Pickens Rd. (850) 934-0099, (800) 497-7321 www.pensacolabeachproperty.com

D Pointe South Vacation Rentals

5 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 932-7887 (800) 598-1888, www.pointesouth.com

E Premier Island Management Group 10 Portofino Dr. (850) 916-5000, (888) 327-7064 www.portofinoisland.com

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F Realty Marts International/ 1591 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 932-5376 (800) 874-9245, www.realtymarts.com

G Soundside Holiday Beach Resort

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22 Tristan Towers

1200 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A C F 1650 Via DeLuna Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

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RMI Vacations

751 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B F

23 Villas on the Gulf

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19 Via DeLuna Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: G

20 South Harbour

1111 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

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19 Soundside Holiday Beach Resort

21 Starboard Village

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C Pensacola Beach Properties, Inc.

900 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C F

17 Santa Rosa Towers

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16 Santa Rosa Dunes

18 Seahorse Condos

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22A Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 932-0775 (866) 317-8491, www.jmevacations.com

14 Sand Dollar

999 Ft. Pickens Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A B C D F

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13 San DeLuna

15 Sans Souci

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AMENITIES

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Laundry Facilities

Beach is diverse enough

Pensacola Beach Condominiums

Fully Furnished

options on Pensacola

Gulfview/Waterview

The variety of lodging

Beachfront

AMENITIES

Fitness Room

2 7

Laundry Facilities

12

Fully Furnished

9 1 4 6 8

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19 Via DeLuna Dr. (850) 934-2500, (800) 874-0402 www.condosinc.com

H Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals 33 Via DeLuna Dr. (866) 934-0818, (850) 932-7277 www.southernresorts.com

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P E R D I D O K E Y LO D G I N G

To Pensacola To Pensacola

7 3 6 4

17 16 13 15

18

19

12

14

See pgs. 38-39 for full map

Tennis

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Gulfview/Waterview

Perdido Key Condominiums

Beachfront

Tennis

AMENITIES

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Laundry Facilities

Fully Furnished

condominiums are

Perdido Key Condominiums

Gulfview/Waterview

Spacious, fully-furnished

Beachfront

AMENITIES

Laundry Facilities

9 8 11 10 5 1

Fully Furnished

2

Vacation Rental Companies

synonymous with comfort on Perdido Key. Laundry facilities, complete

1 Beach Colony Resort

13601 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A C E F G H

2 Eden Condominium

16281 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: B

kitchens, cable television and other amenities allow travelers to enjoy their

14900 River Rd. Vacation Rental Companies: A E G 13500 Sandy Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A C E F G H

5 Indigo 13621 Perdido Key Dr.

Vacation Rental Companies: E F G H

6 La Playa

13555 Sandy Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: E F G H

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B Eden Condominium

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Key Condominiums 14 Sandy 13575 Sandy Key Dr.

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C Key Concepts Realty

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Condominiums East & West 15 SeaSpray 16287 Sandy Key Dr.

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D Lost Key Golf and Beach Club

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16 Shipwatch 16787 Perdido Key Dr.

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E Meyer Real Estate

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Key 17 Spanish 17287 Perdido Key Dr.

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7 Lost Key Golf and Beach Club

608 Lost Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: D E G

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Mirabella

13900 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A E G H

9 Ocean Breeze East & West

14623 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A C E F G

10 Palacio

13661 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: E F G H

12 Perdido Sun Condominiums

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3 Florencia

vacation without giving up the little comforts of home.

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13753 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G H

13 Perdido Towers

16875 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A E F H

Vacation Rental Companies: C E F G H

Vacation Rental Companies: C E

Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G

Vacation Rental Companies: C E F H

18 Spinnaker

14765 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: G

19 Windemere

14500 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G H

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A Aquatic Realty

14508 Perdido Dr., (850) 492-4632 (800) 881-7368, www.aquaticrealty.com 16281 Perdido Key Dr., (850) 492-3336 (800) 523-8141, www.perdido-key.com 13880 Perdido Key Dr., (850) 492-5462 (800) 955-5462, www.gulfcoastarea.com 625 Lost Key Dr., (850) 549-2160 (888) 256-7853, www.lostkey.com 13700 Perdido Key Dr. (866) 639-3735, (850) 492-6466

F Perdido Realty 14250 Perdido Key Dr., Unit B (850) 492-1102, (800) 717-7263 www.perdidokey.com

G Pointe South Vacation Rentals

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14758 Perdido Key Dr. (850) 492-1148, (800) 598-1888 www.pointesouth.com H ResortQuest 13661 Perdido Key Dr., (850) 275-5000 (866) 478-4302, www.resortquestnwfl.com

11 Perdido Skye

13785 Perdido Key Dr. Vacation Rental Companies: A E F G

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W E S T E R N LO D G I N G 2

3 6

8

2

5 1 3

1 7

4

5

4

To Perdido Key

To Pensacola Beach

Business Center

Group Packages

Honeymoon Packages

Golf Packages

Snowbird Packages

Laundry Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Continental Breakfast

Restaurant on Site

Airport Shuttle

Disability Accessible

Suites/Kitchenette

Gulfview/Waterview

Business Center

Group Packages

Honeymoon Packages

Golf Packages

Snowbird Packages

Laundry Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Continental Breakfast

Restaurant on Site

Airport Shuttle

Disability Accessible

Suites/Kitchenette

120

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•

• • • •

210

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•

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910 N. Navy Blvd. (850) 455-4561 www.ashtoninnsuites.com

174

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80

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2 Hospitality Inn

2 Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel 200 E. Gregory St. (850) 433-3336 • (877) 227-6963 www.pensacolagrandhotel.com

Western Corridor 1 Ashton Inn & Suites, Corry Station

1 Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola Downtown 700 E. Chase St. (850) 439-3330, (800) 627-7468 www.courtyardpensacoladowntown.com

Gulfview/Waterview

Number of Rooms

Historic Downtown Corridor

Number of Rooms

HOTELS, MOTELS AND BED & BREAKFASTS

HOTELS, MOTELS AND BED & BREAKFASTS

• • •

4910 Mobile Hwy. (850) 453-3333

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•

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Quality Inn NAS/Corry

3 3 New Warrington Rd.

3 Days Inn Historic Downtown

710 N. Palafox St. (850) 438-4922, (800) 329-7466 www.thedaysinn.com/pensacola06384

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102

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3984 Barrancas Ave. (850) 453-4140, (800) 424-6423 www.suburbanhotels.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FL964

8

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15

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

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129

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42

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•

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5 Super 8 Motel

5 New World Inn

600 S. Palafox St. • (850) 432-4111 www.newworldlanding.com

100

4 Suburban Extended Stay Hotel

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

(850) 455-3233, (800) 228-5150 www.qualityinn.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FL427

4

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5 New Warrington Rd. (850) 457-7277, (866) 653-2123 www.thesuper8.com

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7 Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown

601 E. Chase St. (850) 432-0202, (800) 331-3131 www.residenceinnpensacoladowntown.com

78

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45

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8 Solé Inn & Suites

200 N. Palafox St. (850) 470-9298, (888) 470-9298 www.soleinnandsuites.com

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M I DT O W N LO D G I N G

2 5 3 8

1 8

4 3

5

6

2

9

1

6

7 4

7

1 America’s Best Value Inn & Suites 7194 Pensacola Blvd. (850) 479-8600, (888) 315-2378 www.americasbestvalueinn.com

8690 Pine Forest Rd. (850) 476-8989, (866) 405-2708 www.comfortinn.com/hotel/fl588

3 Country Inn & Suites 2607 Wilde Lake Rd. (850) 944-7653, (800) 456-4000 www.countryinns.com

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62

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63

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•

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64

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119

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•

100

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4 Holiday Inn Express

130 Loblolly Lane (850) 944-8442, (888) 465-4329 www.hiexpress.com/pensacolawest

5 Microtel Inn & Suites 8001 Lavelle Way (850) 941-8902, (800) 771-7171 http://hotels.microtelinn.com/pensacolafl 6-Pensacola West 6 Motel 5829 Pensacola Blvd.

(850) 494-1122, (800) 466-8356 www.motel6-pensacola-west.com

7 Quality Inn 6550 Pensacola Blvd. (850) 477-0711, (800) 424-6423 www.choicehotels.com/ires/hotel/fl732

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2

3

4

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6

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8080 N. Davis Hwy. (850) 484-8070, (800) 424-6423 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/fl712 Courtyard by Marriott 451 Creighton Rd. (850) 857-7744, (800) 321-2211 www.courtyard.com/pnscy Fairfield Inn by Marriott 7325 N. Davis Hwy. (850) 484-8001, (800) 228-2800 www.marriott.com Hampton Inn Airport/Cordova Mall 2187 Airport Blvd. (850) 478-1123, (800) 426-7866 www.hamptoninnpensacolaairport.com Hampton Inn & Suites 7050 Plantation Rd. (850) 505-7500, (800) 426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn 7813 N. Davis Hwy. (850) 472-1400, (800) 465-4329 www.holidayinn.com

Business Center

Group Packages

Honeymoon Packages

Golf Packages

Snowbird Packages

Laundry Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Continental Breakfast

Restaurant on Site

Airport Shuttle

Disability Accessible

Suites/Kitchenette

Gulfview/Waterview

115

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•

•

•

90

•

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63

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126

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85

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114

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107

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130

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150

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7 Homewood Suites 106

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93

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8 Quality Inn West

8060 Lavelle Way (850) 944-0333, (800) 424-6423 www.qualityinn.com/hotel-pensacola-florida-FL790

Midtown Corridor 1 Comfort Inn, Davis Highway

60

2 Comfort Inn

HOTELS, MOTELS AND BED & BREAKFASTS Number of Rooms

Business Center

Group Packages

Honeymoon Packages

Golf Packages

Snowbird Packages

Laundry Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Continental Breakfast

Restaurant on Site

Airport Shuttle

Disability Accessible

Suites/Kitchenette

Gulfview/Waterview

Gateway Corridor

Number of Rooms

HOTELS, MOTELS AND BED & BREAKFASTS

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5049 Corporate Woods Dr. (850) 474-3777, (800) 225-5466 www.homewoodsuitespensacola.com 8 La Quinta Inn 7750 N. Davis Hwy. (850) 474-0411, (800) 531-5900 http://598.lq.com 9 Ramada Inn Bayview 7601 Scenic Hwy. (850) 477-7155 www.supervalueinns.com

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M I DT O W N LO D G I N G

Days Closed

Average Dining Price

Type of Food Served

Entertainment

Reservations Accpt

Disability Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Bus Parking

Take Out/Delivery

Beer/Wine/Cocktail

Fine Dining

Full Service

Outside Dining

Buffet

Catering

S E RV I C E S / A M E N I T I E S Sunday Brunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Restaurants & Nightlife

Lunch

12 11

Seating Capacity

MENUS

10

PENSACOLA PENSACOLA

10 Red Roof Inn

7340 Plantation Rd. (850) 476-7960, (800) 733-7663 www.redroof.com

108

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98

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Business Center

Group Packages

Honeymoon Packages

Golf Packages

Snowbird Packages

Laundry Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Continental Breakfast

Restaurant on Site

Airport Shuttle

Disability Accessible

Suites/Kitchenette

Gulfview/Waterview

Midtown Corridor

Number of Rooms

HOTELS, MOTELS AND BED & BREAKFASTS

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11 Residence Inn by Marriott University Mall 7230 Plantation Rd. (850) 479-1000, (800) 331-3131 www.marriott.com/pnsri

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12 TownePlace Suites by Marriott

481 Creighton Rd. (850) 484-7022, (800) 257-3000 www.towneplacesuitespensacola.com

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80

1912 Restaurant— Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel 200 E. Gregory St., (850) 433-3336 www.pensacolagrandhotel.com

96

The Angus 1101 Scenic Hwy. (Hwy. 90 E), (850) 432-0539 www.anguspensacola.com

Located on Coldwater Creek, 12 miles north of Milton

(850) 623-6197, (800) 239-6864 www.adventuresunlimited.com

25

Business Center

Group Packages

Honeymoon Packages

Golf Packages

Snowbird Packages

Laundry Facilities

Pets Allowed

Pool

Internet Connection

Cable TV

Fitness Room

Continental Breakfast

Restaurant on Site

Airport Shuttle

Disability Accessible

• • •

Food Service

Adventures Unlimited School House Inn & Cottages

Suites/Kitchenette

Milton Corridor

Gulfview/Waterview

To Pe nsac ola

Number of Rooms

HOTELS, MOTELS AND BED & BREAKFASTS

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Cocktail Fare

$6-$10

Sundays Thanksgiving Xmas, NYear

•

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Variety

$6.95$24.95

Thanksgiving Christmas

400

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Steak & Seafood

$15-$25

Sun, Mon

Atlas Oyster House 600 S. Barracks St., (850) 437-1961 www.goodgrits.com

210

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Seafood, Steaks Sushi & Burgers

$11-$19

None

Cavu Club—Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel 200 E. Gregory St., (850) 433-3336 www.pensacolagrandhotel.com

60

Alcoholic Beverages

$3.25-$250

Open daily

Cottage Caf´e 203 W. Gregory St., (850) 437-0730 www.pensacolavictorian.com

45

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Cubi Bar Caf´e 61750 Radford Blvd., (850) 452-2643 www.naval-air.org

150

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The Deck Bar at The Fish House 600 S. Barracks St., (850) 470-0003 www.goodgrits.com

120

Ever’man Natural Foods, Inc. 315 W. Garden St., (850) 438-0402 www.everman.org

20

The Fish House 600 S. Barracks St., (850) 470-0003 www.goodgrits.com

250

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Hall’s Seafood 920 E. Gregory St., (850) 438-9019

1

1

600 South 600 S. Palafox Pl., (850) 432-5254, ext. 126 www.newworldlanding.com

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150

•

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250

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McGuire’s Irish Pub 600 E. Gregory St. (Hwy. 98), (850) 433-6789 www.mcguiresirishpub.com

450

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900

Seville Quarter/Rosie O’Grady’s 130 E. Government St., (850) 434-6211 www.rosies.com

150

Under $10

Weekends, Xmas, NYear

TO • • • •

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Soups, Sandwiches

Under $10

Christmas

TO • • • • •

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Cocktail Fare

$10

Open daily

TO • •

Natural, Whole Foods

$10

None

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Seafood, Steaks, Grits a´ Ya Ya

$11-$20

None

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Seafood

$11-$19

Christmas

•

Steaks, Seafood

$8-$33

Christmas

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Seafood

$11-$25

Thanksgiving Christmas

Seafood, Steak, Pastas & Salads

$11-$29

Thanksgiving Xmas, NYear

American Eclectic

$6-$12

Xmas,Easter, Thanksgiving

Fast Food

Under $10

None

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Landry’s Seafood House 905 E. Gregory St., (850) 434-3600 www.landryseafood.com

450

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches

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Pensacola Greyhound Track 951 Dog Track Rd., (850) 455-8595 (800) 345-3997, www.pensacolagreyhoundpark.com

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Palm Court—Cordova Mall 5100 N. 9th Ave., (850) 477-5355

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250

52

•

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Jackson’s Steakhouse 400 S. Palafox St., (850) 469-9898 www.jacksonsrestaurant.com

Palace Oyster Bar/Seville Quarter 130 E. Government St., (850) 434-6211 www.rosies.com

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Variety/Spec Group Rates

$11-$19

Sun-Tue

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Alcoholic Beverages

Varies

Mon, Tue Xmas, NYear

Pensacola Celebrity Chefs Restaurants

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Type of Food Served

Average Dining Price

Days Closed

Entertainment

PENSACOLA BEACH

Reservations Accpt

Disability Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Bus Parking

Take Out/Delivery

Beer/Wine/Cocktail

Fine Dining

Outside Dining

Full Service

•

Buffet

•

Catering

Sunday Brunch

S E RV I C E S / A M E N I T I E S

Dinner

Breakfast

Lunch

Restaurants & Nightlife

Seating Capacity

MENUS

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Variety

$12-$25

None

•

Variety

$10

Sundays closed for dinner

Casual American

$15

Thanksgiving Christmas

Oriental

Over $20

Thanksgiving Christmas

PENSACOLA PENSACOLA Skopelos on the Bay Seafood & Steak Restaurant 670 Scenic Hwy., (850) 432-6565 www.myskopelos.com

280

Taste of India (Ramada Inn Bayview) 7601 Scenic Hwy., (850) 477-7155, ext. 510 (800) 282-1212, www.ramada.com

50

Will Call Sports Grille 22 S. Palafox Pl., (850) 912-8644 www.willcallsports.com

300

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Yamato Oriental Cuisine 131 New Warrington Rd., (850) 453-3461 www.yamatodining.com

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Crabs—We Got ‘Em 6 Casino Beach Blvd., (850) 932-0700 www.crabswegotem.com

675

Flounder’s Chowder House 800 Quietwater Beach Rd., (850) 932-2003 www.flounderschowderhouse.com

800

H2O—A Cajun Asian Grill (Hilton) 12 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 916-2999, ext. 6791

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Sat, Sun only

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Paradise Bar and Grill 21 Via DeLuna Dr., (850) 916-5087 Shane’s Rib Shack 3707 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., (850) 934-7427 www.shanesribshack.com

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Thanksgiving Christmas

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PERDIDO KEY Lost Key Golf Club 625 Lost Key Dr., (850) 549-2168 www.lostkey.com

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Flora-Bama Lounge & Package 17401 Perdido Key Dr., (850) 492-0611 www.florabama.com

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PACE Farmers Opry House 8897 Byrom Campbell Rd. (850) 994-6000 www.farmersopry.com

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DOWNTOWN

Beach Wine & Liquor ..............................................(850) 932-8850 Hemingway’s Island Grille ......................................(850) 934-4747 Sandshaker Lounge ................................................(850) 932-2211 Bamboo Willie’s Beachside Bar ................................(850) 916-9888 Billy Bob’s Barbecue ................................................(850) 934-2999 Boardwalk Café .........................................................(850) 934-1223 The Break Beach Bar................................................(850) 932-0864 Capt’n Fun Beach Club .............................................(850) 934-3978 The Dock ...................................................................(850) 934-3314 Hooters of Pensacola Beach.....................................(850) 934-9464 Island Wine & Liquor .................................................(850) 932-8454 Islander Lounge.........................................................(850) 932-9011 Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub.........................................(850) 916-9808 Papa’s Pizza ..............................................................(850) 934-1198 Peg Leg Pete’s ..........................................................(850) 932-4139 Sabine Sand Bar .......................................................(850) 934-3141 Sidelines Sports Bar Restaurant ...............................(850) 934-3660 Surf Burger ................................................................(850) 932-1417 Tiffany’s .....................................................................(850) 932-3663

Cactus Flower Café ...................................................(850) Caribbean Soup Company ........................................(850) Coffee Cup Restaurant..............................................(850) Crema Coffee and Baking Co. ..................................(850) Dharma Blue Café.....................................................(850) Dog House Deli .........................................................(850) End of the Line Café .................................................(850) Franco’s Italian Restaurant........................................(850) Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom ..........................(850) Intermission ...............................................................(850) Jerry’s Drive-In ..........................................................(850) Madison’s Diner.........................................................(850) The Melting Pot .........................................................(850) New York Nick’s .........................................................(850) The Oar House Restaurant .......................................(850) Tre Fratelli Ristorante ................................................(850)

432-8100 469-0025 432-7060 470-5512 433-1275 432-3104 429-0336 433-9200 497-6077 433-6208 433-9910 433-7074 438-4030 469-1984 549-4444 438-3663

WESTERN CORRIDOR Becky’s Philly-ing Station.......................................(850) 457-8542 Barnhills Buffet ..........................................................(850) 456-2760

PERDIDO KEY Bay Café & Creamery ...............................................(850) 549-3963 The Cactus Flower Café .......................................... (850) 458-3833 The Crab Trap............................................................(850) 492-8888 Fishermans Corner Seafood Pub..............................(850) 492-5574 Hub Stacey’s .............................................................(850) 497-0071 The JellyFish Martini & Sushi Bar.............................(850) 332-6532 Jin-Jin Restaurant .....................................................(850) 457-2688 The Legends Bar & Grille at Perdido Bay Golf Club ....(850) 492-1223 Lillian’s Italian Pan Pizza ...........................................(850) 492-0131 Lost Key Golf Club ....................................................(850) 549-2160 Lost Key Java ............................................................(850) 497-9501 Mojos Coffee Shop....................................................(850) 497-0202 Okki Hibachi & Sushi.................................................(850) 455-0036 The Original Point Restaurant ...................................(850) 492-3577 Perdido Key Oyster Bar.............................................(850) 492-5600 Perdido Bay Seafood.................................................(850) 492-0455 The Reef Restaurant & Lounge ................................(850) 492-9020 Shrimp Basket ...........................................................(850) 492-1970 Sunset Grille..............................................................(850) 492-1063 Simply Southern Fresh Market Deli ..........................(850) 492-9330 Triggers Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar ................(850) 492-1897 Vallarta Mexican Restaurant .....................................(850) 492-1701

GATEWAY CORRIDOR Cracker Barrel Restaurant......................................(850) 944-2090 Smokey’s Real Pit Barbeque..................................(850) 968-9182 Applebee’s.................................................................(850) 478-9007 Coach-N-Four Steakhouse........................................(850) 944-1600 Cock of the Walk .......................................................(850) 475-0123 Founaris Brothers Restaurant ...................................(850) 969-9099

MIDTOWN CORRIDOR Bagels del Sol..........................................................(850) Beef O’Brady’s.........................................................(850) Ci Ci’s Pizza .............................................................(850) Fazoli’s......................................................................(850) Honey Baked Ham...................................................(850) Hooters .....................................................................(850) Moe’s Southwest Grill .............................................(850) The Olive Garden.....................................................(850) Sonny’s Bar-B-Que..................................................(850) T.G.I. Friday’s ...........................................................(850) Bonefish Grill .............................................................(850) Logan’s Roadhouse...................................................(850) Romano’s Macaroni Grill ...........................................(850)

477-4424 332-5040 476-6464 473-9585 478-7702 477-3400 857-0202 477-6544 476-9230 477-0035 471-2324 471-9291 479-2491

DOWNTOWN Pensacola Celebrity Chefs Restaurants

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Blues Café................................................................(850) Carrabba’s Italian Grill ............................................(850) Georgio’s Pizza........................................................(850) Global Grill ...............................................................(850) Marina Oyster Barn .................................................(850) Norma’s ....................................................................(850) Outback Steakhouse...............................................(850) RagTyme Grille ........................................................(850) Sam’s Seafood Restaurant .....................................(850) Scenic 90 Café .........................................................(850) Versailles ..................................................................(850) Zea’s .........................................................................(850)

439-9033 438-0073 432-5996 469-9966 433-0511 438-9565 432-2800 429-9655 432-6626 433-8844 438-7772 433-2159

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Calendar of Events

March Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair. March 7-8. Eat, drink and be merry as you discover an enchanted realm of wizards and warriors, gourmet treats and unforgettable entertainment such as jousting knights, fire breathers, belly dancers and bagpipers. (877) 429-8426, www.gcrf.net.

January Polar Bear Dip. Jan. 1. Brave beach-goers flock to the Flora-Bama Lounge at the Florida/Alabama line on Perdido Key and to Paradise Bar & Grill on Pensacola Beach to plunge into the Gulf of Mexico for a lively annual dip. (850) 492-0611, www.florabama.com. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

Beulah Sausage Festival

Gallery Night. March 20 and April 2. Hop a trolley or stroll the art-lined streets of Downtown Pensacola as art galleries stay open until 9 p.m. for this exciting event, sponsored by the Northwest Florida Arts Council. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.

Pensacola Beach Run. Jan. 5. Challenge yourself to a 5K, 10K or half-marathon run along the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Pensacola Beach. The post-race party is in Flounder’s Chowder House. (850) 435-9222, www.pensacolarunners.com.

April Gulfcoast Renaissance Fair

Polar Bear Dip

Interstate Mullet Toss

Beulah Sausage Festival. April 3-5. This three-day music festival offers wholesome family entertainment including live country music from some of Nashville’s hottest acts, arts and crafts booths, carnival-style rides, games and great food. (850) 944-3167, www.beulahsausagefest.com.

February Pensacola Double Bridge Run. Feb. 7. A 15K course takes runners over two bridges crossing Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound, from Downtown Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. A 5K course welcomes runners and walkers, and a Kids Fun Run wraps up the action along the Gulf. (850) 434-2800, www.pensacolasports.com.

Pensacola Wine Festival. April 3-5. Commemorate Pensacola’s 450th anniversary and Spanish heritage at this open-air event featuring a variety of unique Spanish wines and other fine wines featuring the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs. (850) 434-1234, www.pensacolawinefestival.com.

Pensacola Marathon. Feb. 15. This 26.2-mile USATF-certified course is one of the last Boston Marathon qualifiers for the Southeast and features breathtaking scenic views of Pensacola Bay and winds through historic Downtown Pensacola. (850) 435-9222, www.pensacolamarathon.com.

Pensacola JazzFest. April 4-5. The sultry stylings of local and national jazz acts fill the air in Pensacola’s historic Seville Square. (850) 433-8382, www.jazzpensacola.com.

Black History Month. Throughout February. Celebrate AfricanAmerican history at several area events. (850) 469-1299, www.africanamericanheritagesociety.org.

6th Annual White Sands Music Festival. April 16-18. Chumuckla’s Farmers Opry hosts a world-class bluegrass festival featuring great music and traditional Southern cookin’. (850) 994-6000, www.farmersopry.com.

Mardi Gras. Feb. 20-24. Marching bands, decorative floats, beads, moonpies and an illuminated night parade are all part of festive, family-friendly Pensacola Mardi Gras celebrations. www.pensacolamardigras.com.

Interstate Mullet Toss. April 24-26. The 24th annual toss features live music, drinks and a contest at the world-famous Flora-Bama Lounge to see who can toss a mullet the farthest across the Florida/Alabama state line. (850) 492-0611, www.florabama.com. Mardi Gras

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McGuire’s Irish Pub St. Patty’s Day 5K Prediction Run. March 8. Not only Pensacola’s largest run with more than 8,000 participants, it’s also the nation’s largest prediction run. Awards go to the fastest as well as the most accurate prediction time on the 3.1-mile course. (850) 433-6789, www.mcguiresrunners.com.

Gallery Night

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Calendar of Events

June Juan Sebastián de Elcano. June 3-9. The world’s thirdlargest tall ship will visit Pensacola to commemorate the city’s 450th anniversary. The ship anchors at Plaza de Luna in Downtown Pensacola, where visitors can view the historic vessel. (850) 432-1450, www.celebratepensacola.com.

April Goombay Gulf Coast. April 25. A celebration of Caribbean culture, Goombay features the best in regional and international reggae and calypso music, stilt-walkers and African dance and drum performances. (850) 207-0206, www.goombaygulfcoast.com.

Fiesta Days Celebration

Billfish Tournament

60th Annual Fiesta Days Celebration & Boat Parade. June 4-11. Celebrate the founding of Pensacola, one of the first European settlements in North America. (850) 4336512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org.

May Bud Light King Mackerel/Cobia Tournament. June 20-21. Watch anglers catch king mackerel and cobia at one of the largest boat events in the Gulf of Mexico with 1,000 competing. (850) 393-1602, www.pensacolakingmack.com.

Bands on the Beach. May-September. Enjoy the free Bands on the Beach summer concert series featuring talented regional bands performing every Tuesday on Pensacola Beach. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

July

Miguel Zapata Exhibit. Throughout May. This exhibition brings the works of the celebrated Spanish artist to the Pensacola Museum of Art in honor of Pensacola’s 450th anniversary and Spanish heritage. (850) 432-1450, www.celebratepensacola.com. Pensacola Crawfish Creole Fiesta. May 1-3. One of the largest crawfish boils in the state, the 25th annual fiesta celebrates the Cajun influence on Northwest Florida with thousands of pounds of boiled crawfish, great entertainment, exciting activities and delicious Cajun fare. (850) 433-6512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org.

39th Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. TBD. The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club hosts one of the country’s largest billfish tournaments with 600 anglers from across the Southeast. (850) 453-4638, www.pbgfc.com.

Bands on the Beach

May

Sertoma’s Fourth of July Celebration. July 4. See the largest July 4th celebration on the Gulf Coast with a huge fireworks display over Pensacola Bay. (850) 433-9866, www.pensacolasertomajuly4th.org.

The Battle of Pensacola. May 8-9. Commemorate the 1781 Revolutionary War battle where the British surrendered Florida with children’s day at Ft. George, a “Torches in the Night” historic tour and a Galvez reenactment. (850) 470-8005, www.celebratepensacola.com.

Gallery Night. July 10. Stroll the art-lined streets of Downtown Pensacola as art galleries stay open until 9 p.m. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.

Heritage Festival. May 9. Downtown Pensacola transforms into a multi-cultural mecca to celebrate its heritage with history exhibits, food, fun and sharing. (850) 432-1450, www.celebratepensacola.com.

Pensacola Beach Air Show. July 17-18. This must-see event features two air shows with civilian and military aircraft including the world-famous Blue Angels. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

Gallery Night. May 15. Hop a trolley or stroll the art-lined streets of Downtown Pensacola as art galleries stay open until 9 p.m. for this exciting event. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.

August De Luna Landing Celebration. Aug. 15. Commemorate Don Tristan De Luna’s historical landing in Pensacola with a day of food, fun and historic reenactments. (850) 432-1450, www.celebratepensacola.com.

6th Annual Outside Art Fair. May 16-17. Take in the warm spring weather while browsing the creations of more than 100 local artists, listening to live entertainment and enjoying delicious local treats. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.

Pensacola Crawfish Creole Fiesta

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Jamaican Fest. TBD. Featuring live music, The Kids Zone, sidewalk sale and the “Anything that Floats” race in the Santa Rosa Sound. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com. Pensacola Beach Air Show

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Calendar of Events

November Marketbasket. Nov. 19-22. It’s a holiday shopping extravaganza as the Junior League of Pensacola presents Marketbasket, a fund-raiser featuring 45 merchants from throughout the Southeast providing holiday shopping for specialty items. (850) 433-4421.

September 31st Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival. Sept. 25-27. Tantalize your taste buds with mouth-watering seafood dishes and browse the 185 arts and crafts booths. (850) 433-6512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org.

Gallery Night. Nov. 20. Hop a trolley or stroll the art-lined streets of Downtown Pensacola at the annual Starry, Starry Night Gallery Night as art galleries stay open until 9 p.m. for this exciting event. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.

Pensacola Seafood Festival

Gallery Night. Sept. 18. Hop a trolley or stroll the art-lined streets of Downtown at Gallery Night as art galleries stay open until 9 p.m. for this exciting event, sponsored by the Northwest Florida Arts Council. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.

Pensacola Interstate Fair

October Pensacola Interstate Fair. Oct. 15-25. The fair features rides, exhibits and big-name entertainment for kids and adults alike. (850) 944-4500, www.pensacolafair.com. Frank Brown Songwriters Festival

ZOOLights. Thanksgiving through Christmas. Enjoy more than a million spectacular lights in 85 animated displays, animals in their nighttime setting and special activities for the entire family. (850) 932-2229, www.thezoonorthwestflorida.org.

Greek Festival

19th Annual Historic Haunted House Walking Tours. Oct. 16-17, 23-24. A family favorite for Halloween, the narrated tours are led by costumed guides, visiting more than 50 historic sites. (850) 433-1559, www.pensacolahistory.org/ghostwalk.htm.

Winterfest. Weekends before Christmas. This holiday festival features trolley tours with Santa through Plaza Wonderland, horse and buggy rides, holiday performances, caroling and photo opps with your favorite holiday characters. www.pensacolawinterfest.org.

Winterfest

November Greek Festival. TBD. One of Pensacola’s most popular events features traditional Greek dances, entertainment and delicious cuisine. (850) 433-2662, www.annunciationgoc.org.

Holiday Evening in Olde Seville Square. TBD. An allholiday music concert featuring the Pensacola Civic Band, McGuire’s Pipe Band, Clark & Company, caroling by candlelight and a special reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” (850) 438-6505.

December

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival. Nov. 6-8. The festival hosts more than 200 fine art and handmade craft exhibitors from around the country with children’s arts festival. (850) 432-9906, www.ggaf.org.

42nd Annual Snowball Derby. Dec. 3-5. More than 30,000 race fans gather to see some of the biggest names in motorsports competing in a 300-lap race. (850) 944-8400, www.5flagsspeedway.com.

Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show. Nov. 13-14. With Pensacola as its home base, the Blue Angels perform their final show of the season at Naval Air Station Pensacola. (850) 452-2583, www.blueangels.navy.mil.

Lighted Boat Parade. Dec. 11. This sparkling spectacle of decorated vessels parading against the dark December sky delights those watching from the shores on Pensacola Beach. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. November 12-22. Musical magic is made as hit writers, aspiring newcomers and an audience that appreciates great music come together. (850) 492-7664, www.fbisf.com.

Surfing Santa Beach Parade. Dec. 13. Holiday floats wind their way down Santa Rosa Island sharing holiday joy, candy, beads and trinkets. Santa oversees the festivities from high atop his bright red fire engine. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com.

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Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival

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HISTORICAL PENSACOLA

NATURAL PENSACOLA

KIDS RULE PENSACOLA

HEARTLAND TOURS

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

MANCATIONS

Downtown

A Scenic Coastal Drive and Inland Wildlife Hike

A Day at the Beach

• Blueberry farms • Ranch tour for bull riding, cow cutting, horse jumping and horseshoeing • Farmers Opry for Southern dinner and bluegrass show • Farmer’s market

• First-class dining with Pensacola Celebrity Chefs • Unique jewelry and art in Downtown Pensacola • Sunset cruises • Stargazing excursions • Bicycles for two at Tiki Island

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Animals and Beyond

RAINY DAY PENSACOLA

PENSACOLA FOR PETS

Navy History

• Big Lagoon State Park • Perdido Pitcher Plant Prairie • Hawkshaw Lagoon Memorial Park

• The ZOO Northwest Florida • The Northwest Florida Wildlife Sanctuary • Pier fishing • Birding • Dolphin cruise

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On the Water

Hands-on Fun

• Sailing in area waterways • Canoeing Blackwater/Coldwater creeks • Charter boat fishing and diving • Pier fishing • Kayak to secluded coves • Canoeing Perdido watershed

• Discovery Gallery at T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum • Gulf Islands National Seashore ranger camps • Art classes at Belmont Arts & Cultural Center and Pensacola Museum of Art

• Historic Pensacola Village/Pensacola Historic District • Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail • North Hill Preservation District • Plaza Ferdinand

“Forting” It • The Advanced Redoubt • Fort Barrancas/Pensacola Lighthouse • Fort Pickens

Pensacola Salutes the Armed Forces • Naval Air Station Pensacola • National Naval Aviation Museum/IMAX® Theatre • The Wall South/Veteran’s Memorial Park • Blue Angels air shows and practices page 60

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Scenic Highway Historic Trail Bay Bluffs Park Edward Ball Nature Preserve Trail Blackwater River State Forest

Beach Biking and Hiking • Beach Bike Trail • Gulf Islands National Seashore

Coastal Swimming, Hiking, Flora and Fauna

• Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key

Flying High • National Naval Aviation Museum/IMAX® Theatre • Sam’s Fun City/Surf City • Fast Eddie’s Fun Center

• National Naval Aviation Museum/ IMAX® Theatre

Downtown Museums • Pensacola Museum of Art • T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum • Museum of Commerce • Pensacola Historical Museum

Bayview Dog Park and Dog Beach Roger Scott Complex Dog Park Shoreline Bark Park Navy Point Walking Trail Barktoberfest Mardi Gras “Kritter Krawl” Parade

Deep sea fishing excursions Golf outings Surfing and sailing lessons Diving and spear fishing

GIRLFRIEND GETAWAYS • Canoeing and kayaking excursions • Cooking classes and free wine tastings • Spa packages • Shopping in Downtown Pensacola • Fishin’ Chix female fishing tournaments

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Running Events

On your mark, get set, go to the Pensacola Bay Area for fun and challenging races along scenic courses. From marathons and fun runs to the nation’s largest prediction race, you’ll find a variety of races. With mild temperatures, historic neighborhoods, panoramic water views and finish-line treats such as fresh seafood and frozen bushwackers, runners are sure to race with a renewed sense of energy.

Weekly Running Clubs: Seville Quarter Milers Club Runners can meet at Seville Quarter entertainment complex to enjoy exercise and camaraderie through the streets of Downtown Pensacola. Details: Mondays at 5:30 p.m., www.rosies.com, (850) 434-6211.

McGuire’s Runners Club Runners can meet at Pensacola’s favorite Irish pub to enjoy a course through Pensacola neighborhoods. Food and drink specials follow. Details: Tuesdays at 6 p.m., www.mcguiresrunners.com, (850) 433-6789. page 62

2009 Running Events • Pensacola Runners Association 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, Jan. 17 • Double Bridge Run 15K/5K, Feb. 7 • Pensacola Marathon and Half Marathon, Feb. 15 • McGuire’s Irish Pub St Patty’s Day 5K Prediction Run, March 14 • Mullet Man Triathlon, April 18 • Fiesta 5K/10K, May 2 • Gary McAdams Sandshaker 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair, June 20 • Ronald McDonald Firecracker 5K, July 4 • Bushwacker 5K, Aug. 1 • Seafood Festival 5K, Sept. 26 • Santa Rosa Island Triathlon, Oct. 3 • Veterans Day Run and Walk, November • Seville Quarter Turkey Trot, November • YMCA Jingle Bell 5K, December

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A D D I T I O N A L V IS I TO R R ESOU RCES

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Animal Resources

Attractions

Attractions

Animal Hospital of Pensacola (850) 479-2900

Fast Eddie’s Fun Center (850) 433-7735

Tiki Island Golf & Games (850) 932-1550

The Arts

Five Flags Speedway (850) 944-8400

University of West Florida Archaeology Institute (850) 474-3015

Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts (850) 484-2550

Fort Pickens National Park (850) 934-2600

Arts Council of Northwest Florida (850) 432-9906

Gulf Islands National Seashore (850) 934-2600

Ballet Pensacola (850) 432-9546

Gulfarium (850) 244-5169

Belmont Arts Center (850) 429-1222

Historic Pensacola Tours (850) 595-5988

Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida (850) 474-2147

Historic Pensacola Village (850) 595-5985

Pensacola Film Commission (850) 390-3974

Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Inc. (850) 453-2389

Pensacola Little Theatre (850) 434-0257

Museum of Commerce (850) 595-5985

Pensacola Museum of Art (850) 432-6247

Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail (850) 474-2797

Pensacola Opera (850) 433-6737

Pensacola Cultural Center (850) 434-0257

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (850) 435-2533

Pensacola Greyhound Track (850) 455-8595

Saenger Theatre (850) 595-3880

Pensacola Historical Museum (850) 433-1559

Other Services

Positive Image (850) 944-8499

Golf/Sports/Recreation Ashton Brosnaham Complex (850) 475-5220

West Florida Hospital (850) 494-4000

Bank of America (850) 444-0469 Bank of Pensacola (850) 436-7800 Compass Bank (850) 857-5070 First Gulf Bank (850) 435-8887 Pen Air Federal Credit Union (850) 505-3200 Regions Bank (850) 444-1234 SunTrust (850) 435-1200

Pensacola Sports Association (850) 434-2800 Seville Quarter (850) 434-6211 The Team & Leadership Center Adventures Unlimited (850) 450-4147

Dolphin Tours Aquatic Charters/Chase-N-Fins (850) 492-6337 Chulamar Inc. & Fishing Fleet (850) 934-8037

Escambia County Equestrian Center (850) 941-6042 Exchange Park (850) 433-3555 Gulf Breeze Recreation Center (850) 934-5140 Hunter Municipal Pool (850) 436-5197 Lost Key Golf Club (850) 549-2160

Fishing/Diving/Sailing

Marcus Pointe Golf Club (850) 484-9770

Wachovia (850) 434-6684

A Reel Eazy Charter/Eazy Dive (850) 932-8824

Osceola Municipal Golf Course (850) 453-7599

Whitney National Bank (850) 432-2481

Aquatic Charters/Chase-N-Fins (850) 492-6337

Caterers/Vendors

Bay Breeze Dive Center (850) 934-8363

Roger Scott Municipal Tennis Center (850) 912-4103

Perdido Key State Park (850) 492-1595

Culinary Productions, Inc. (850) 469-0445

Sam's Fun City & Surf City (850) 505-0800

Florida Coca-Cola (850) 478-4800

St. Michael's Cemetery (850) 436-4643

Gulf Coast Audio Visual Producers (850) 433-3016

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Medical Center Clinic/ The Doctor's Group (850) 474-8000

Pensacola Civic Center (850) 432-0800

African-American Heritage Society (850) 469-1299

The ZOO Northwest Florida (850) 932-2229

Scuba Shack/Wet Dream Charters, Inc (850) 433-4319

Pensacola Historic District Merchants (850) 434-8948

Banks

Buffalo Rock Company (Pepsi) (850) 857-3774

Blackwater River State Park (850) 983-5363

Shopping

West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. (850) 595-5985

Sacred Heart Health System (850) 416-7000

Pensacola Lighthouse (850) 492-5363

T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum (850) 595-5990

Non-Profits

Lakeview Center (850) 432-1222

Viking Diving (850) 916-3483

Adventures Unlimited (850) 623-6197

Blackwater Canoe Rentals & Sales, Inc. (850) 623-0235

Hadji Shrine Temple (850) 476-9384

Hospitals/Medical

Pensacola Beach Marina (850) 602-3950

Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (850) 434-1234

A Beach Wedding For You (850) 512-7115

Big Lagoon State Park (850) 492-1595

Farmers’ Opry House (850) 994-6000

Fishing/Diving/Sailing

Veterans Memorial Park and Wall South (850) 434-1234

Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds (850) 944-4500

Attractions

Convention Services Entertainment

Goldring Gulf Distributing (850) 432-9883 Sugar Topped Creations (850) 324-4149

Chulamar Inc. & Fishing Fleet (850) 934-8037 Dr. Dive, LLC (850) 932-6602 Easy Diver Charters (866) 764-9179

Scott Municipal Pool (850) 912-4097 The Club at Hidden Creek (Meadowbrook) (850) 939-4604 Tiger Point Country Club (850) 932-1333

Gulf Breeze Guide Service (850) 934-3292

Vacation Packages by Destination Golf (850) 932-1454

Key Sailing (850) 932-5520

Hospitals/Medical

Lanier Sailing Academy (850) 432-3199

Baptist Health Care (850) 434-4011 Gulf Breeze Hospital (850) 934-2000

Lodging Garden Inn & Suites (850) 477-9150 Highpointe Hotel Corp. (850) 932-9314

Downtown Improvement Board (850) 434-5371 EW Bullock Associates (850) 438-4015 Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon, Attorneys at Law (850) 433-6581 Energy Services of Pensacola (850) 474-5300

Kings Mill Apartments (850) 484-3780

Saltmarsh, Cleveland & Gund Certified Public Accounts & Consultants (850) 435-8300

La Serena Condos (850) 436-7444

Santa Rosa Island Authority (850) 932-2259

Tern Key Realty & Rentals (850) 492-8376

Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge (850) 434-2411

Please see pgs. 41-50 for additional lodging

Tom White the Printer (850) 438-1602

Media

Restaurants

Coastal Cuisine (850) 492-5374 Cox Communications, Inc. (850) 477-2695 Florida Travel & Life (850) 207-8002 Gulf Breeze News, Inc. (850) 932-8986 Official Interstate Guide (850) 324-0336 Pensacola News Journal (850) 435-8500 TravelHost of Pensacola (850) 293-4127 WEAR-TV3/WFGX-TV35 (850) 456-3333

Non-Profits Pensacola Junior College (850) 484-1314

Please see pgs. 51-53 for restaurant listings

Shopping

Quayside Art Gallery/ Pensacola Artists, Inc. (850) 438-2363 Tanger Outlets (251) 943-9303 The Flea Market (850) 934-1971 Trains by Johnson (850) 478-8584

Spas/Salons Fusion Spa Salon (850) 932-7724

Transportation Beach Bum Trolley (850) 941-2876 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (850) 477-1352 Escambia County Area Transit (850) 595-3228 Good Time Tours, Inc. (850) 476-0046

Alvin’s Island #12 (850) 934-3711

Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport (850) 436-5000

Beach Wine & Liquors (850) 932-8850

Yellow Cab Company (850) 433-3333

Blue Moon Antique Mall (850) 455-7377 Cordova Mall (850) 477-5355 Franklin Antiques & Flea Market (850) 944-1003 Greater Pensacola Antique Dealer Association (850) 476-1165 J.W. Renfroe Pecan Co. (850) 432-2083

Call us or stop by the Pensacola Bay Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. 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

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