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and Stays Fun for the whole family Perdido Key, Florida is an unincorporated community located in Escambia County, Florida, between Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach, Alabama. "Perdido" means "lost" in the Spanish language. The community is located on Perdido Key, a barrier island located in extreme northwest Florida and southeast Alabama. The Florida district of the Gulf Islands National Seashore is located at the east end of the island. No more than a few hundred yards wide in most places, Perdido Key stretches some 16 miles (26 km) from Perdido Pass Bridge near Orange Beach, Alabama, to just across from Santa Rosa Island near Pensacola, Florida. From the beginning of the 17th century, Spanish and French explorers, recognizing the potential riches in the vast New World across the sea, began colonizing the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Spaniards had settled on Panzacola Bay. Some sources translate Panzacola as meaning "the village of hairy people, referring to the Spanish. The French were located above Maubila (Mobile). A natural boundary was needed for their unsettled relationship so that the groups from the two thriving seaports could live in this region in relative peace and harmony. Explorers from both countries had heard of a great mysterious body of water to the west of Pensacola, but they were unable to find the entrance. In 1693 noted cartographer and scientist Carlos de Siguenza y Gongora was sent by the Spanish government to locate the entrance. Even after he located the mouth of the bay, he was still unable to find a waterway deep enough to sail through. According to legend, Siquenza's ship had been blown off course as he was again searching for the pass into the deep inland waters. The ship was spotted by an Indian chief camped with his tribe at Bear Point. As the chief was walking along the water he spotted Carlos de Siguenza y Gongora attempting to reef his sails and offered to guide Siquenza and his men to a connecting deep water channel from the Gulf of Mexico into the more tranquil bay. When the search party finally located the elusive bay, they called it "Perdido", which in Spanish means "lost" or "hidden". Early maps indicate that, at the time, the pass was located on or very near to today's official State boundary between Alabama and Florida. Hurricanes and other forces-natural as well as man-made-have moved the pass back and forth several times to where it lies now in Orange Beach, Alabama, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from the Florida boundary.
Click or Tap Image to Play (or Pause) Video ! Popular & Recommended Properties Best Western Beachside Resort - Best Western Beachside Resort is located on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Guests will have direct beach access from the property. A daily continental breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and free WiFi are provided. A microwave, refrigerator, and cable TV are provided in every room of this Pensacola Beach hotel. Coffee-making facilities are also included in all rooms. Some rooms feature a view of the Gulf of Mexico. A 24-hour reception is available to assist with guests' questions. A business center and meeting facilities are also on site, and the property offers free parking. This hotel is within 10 minutes' drive of the Tiger Point Golf Club. Guests will also be 10 minutes' walk from the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk. Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach - Located in Pensacola Beach, this nonsmoking beachfront hotel is 5 minutes' walk to the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier. It features an outdoor pool, on-site fitness center, and an in-room flat-screen TV. The rooms at this Pensacola Beach Hampton Inn include a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine. They are equipped with free WiFi, cable TV, and the HBO channel. A seating area with a work desk is provided. A continental breakfast is served every morning at this hotel. A game arcade is located on the property. Laundry facilities and an ATM are available. Downtown Pensacola is 8.9 mi from Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach. The Zoo At Gulf Breeze is 20 minutes' drive from the hotel. Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach - This beachfront hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a cascading waterfall, 2 hot tubs, and a 250-foot heated seasonal lazy river. Each guest room features a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV and free WiFi. Tea- and coffee-making facilities, a small refrigerator, and a microwave are also provided in Holiday Inn Resort rooms. A Gulf-front sun terrace with a fire pit is offered on site. The fitness center has a beach view. Seasonal children's activities, including poolside movies and pirate and mermaid shows are available. Riptides Sports Grill and Beachfront Tiki Bar serves casual American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as cocktails. The Seville Historic District is 9 miles from this Pensacola Beach resort. Tiger Point Golf Club is 15 minutes' drive away. The property is located 18.5 miles from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Florida. Surf & Sand Hotel - Located on Little Sabine Bay, this Pensacola hotel is located across the street from a private beach and has an outdoor pool. A hot breakfast is offered daily, and each room includes a microwave and a refrigerator. The traditionally styled rooms are equipped with flat-screen cable TV and free internet access. A work desk and a coffee maker are provided. Free paddle-boarding, beach bicycles, and kayaks are available for all guests to use. Laundry facilities, a children's playground, and barbecue grills are on site. Surf & Sand Hotel 's front desk is open 24 hours. Pensacola Beach Pier is just 600 feet across the street from the Pensacola Beach Surf & Sand Hotel. The National Museum of Naval Aviation is within 30 minutes' drive. Pensacola Civic Center is 8 mi away. Margaritaville Beach Hotel - Located in Pensacola Beach, this Florida resort features an outdoor zero entry pool and on-site restaurant. All rooms have free WiFi, and the resort is 1,950 feet from Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier. A flat-screen cable TV, desk, and coffee machine as well as a refrigerator are featured in every room at this Florida Margaritaville Beach Hotel. Some rooms have an ocean or bay view. A fitness center, bicycle hire, and seasonal paddleboard lessons to all Margaritaville Beach Hotel guests. The entertainment staff offers classes such as and margarita-making for adults and a kid's club. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and kayaks are available for a fee. Frank & Lola Love Pensacola Cafe serves fresh seafood as well as an extensive burger all day. Seasonal LandShark Landing Beach Bar offers drinks and snacks on the beach with live music during weekends. The resort is 3.8 mi from Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve and 16 minutes' drive from Pensacola city center. The National Naval Aviation Museum is 17 mi away. Hilton Pensacola Beach - This Pensacola Beach hotel overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 3 on-site restaurants and a free 24-hour business center. Hilton Pensacola Beach features a microwave and refrigerator in every guest room. Cable TV with on-demand movies and video games is also included. H20 A Cajun-Asian Grill at the Pensacola Beach Hilton is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a beach view. Guests can also enjoy sushi in the hotel's Bonsai Sushi and Lounge or a drink in Latitudes Beach Bar. The Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier, which offers fishing opportunities and a restaurant, is a half mile away. Pensacola Regional Airport is 30 minutes away by car. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pensacola Beach - Featuring direct access to Pensacola Beach, this hotel offers a hot buffet breakfast and suites free WiFi. Facilities include an outdoor pool, and Gulf Islands National Seashore is 6 minutes' drive away. A small refrigerator, microwave, and pantry area are provided in every room at this SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pensacola Beach. Extras include a cable TV with film channels and coffee and tea-making facilities. A fitness room, 24-hour front desk, an on-site cash machine are available at this Pensacola Beach SpringHill Suites. Laundry and dry cleaning facilities are offered as well. The breakfast room offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. The SunRays Sandwich shop offers a variety of sandwiches and snacks. Downtown Pensacola is just 9.6 mi away. The hotel is also 17 mi from the National Museum of Naval Aviation and 11 minutes' walk from Quietwater Beach Broadwalk Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach - This completely nonsmoking hotel in Pensacola Beach, Florida offers a free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier and Casino Beach are within walking distance of this hotel. Every room at the Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach comes equipped with a coffee maker and a mini-refrigerator. The rooms also include cable TV with in-room movies and a work desk. A fitness center and an outdoor pool are available on-site at the Pensacola Beach Holiday Inn Express. The Zoo of Northwest Florida is a short drive from the Pensacola Beach Holiday Inn Express Florida. The Quietwater Beach Boardwalk and the Charter Fishing and Dove Boats are a short walk from the hotel. Quality Inn & Suites on the Bay near Pensacola Beach - Quality Inn & Suites on the Bay near Pensacola Beach is located on a private beach area in Pensacola Bay. A boat launch, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool and children's pool are featured on site. All guestrooms include a coffee machine, microwave, and small refrigerator. A desk, private bathroom with hairdryer, and ironing facilities are also provided. Select rooms are pet-friendly. A free weekday newspaper and free coffee in the lobby are available for guests' convenience. Meeting and banquet rooms can host business functions and events. A business center as well as fax and photocopying facilities are offered. Activities nearby include snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and surfing. The Gulf Breeze Zoo is 18 minutes' drive away, and Gulf Islands National Seashore is 6.5 mi from the hotel. Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola/Gulf Breeze - Located just 5 minutes' drive from Pensacola Beach, this Florida hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. A daily continental breakfast is also offered. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests. A flat-screen cable TV, a work desk and a hairdryer are available in each room at Hampton Inn and Suites Pensacola. Coffee-making facilities are also included. Select rooms offer a microwave and small refrigerator. Guests will have access to an on-site fitness center and business center. Gulf Breeze city center is just 3 minutes' walk from this hotel. Guests will be 4 minutes' drive from Andrews Institute. Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown - Located just off Interstate 110, this hotel is 1 mi from the Pensacola Historical Museum. It serves a continental breakfast every morning and features an on-site restaurant, The Back Porch Bar & Grill. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool at the Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown. Laundry facilities, vending machines and BBQ grills are also on site. The Back Porch Bar & Grill is open for lunch and dinner. Guests can expect live music weekly alongside food and drink specials. Free WiFi access and a flat-screen cable TV are included in every room at the Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown. They also have a refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Pensacola Grand Hotel - Historic Downtown - Located 2 minutes' walk from Pensacola Bay Center and 6 minutes' walk from Pensacola MESS Hall, this historic hotel offers an outdoor pool, 24-hour business center, fitness room, WiFi, and complimentary scheduled airport transfer. 1912, The Restaurant is located on the ground level of the Pensacola Grand Hotel and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner among antique furnishings. Cavu Club, the on-site lounge, features a stained glass ceiling and a dance floor. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen cable TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Every private bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries. The Historic Pensacola Village is 0.8 mi from the Pensacola Grand Hotel, while Blue Wahoos Stadium is 1.3 mi away. Veterans Memorial Park and Pensacola Station are less than 0.9 mi away from the hotel. Hampton Inn Pensacola-Airport - Set in the Cordova Business District, near Pensacola Regional Airport, this Florida hotel offers a free hot breakfast and free shuttle service to the airport, Cordova Mall and area businesses. Hampton Inn Pensacola - Airport features guestrooms with free high-speed internet access and coffeemakers. Guests can also go for a swim in the outdoor pool or take advantage of the fitness center. Within a short drive of the Pensacola Airport Hampton Inn, guests can explore Pensacola Beach or the Naval Air Museum. Additional nearby attractions include the Historic Pensacola Village and the Gulf Island National Seashore. At Home Inn - Pensacola - This Pensacola At Home Inn & Suites is 1 mi from Interstate 10 and 4.2 mi from Cordova Mall. A year-round outdoor pool and free WiFi are provided to all guests. The front desk is open 24 hours, and guests can also grill meals outside at the barbecue and picnic area. A computer station is available for guest use, and both meeting and event rooms can be reserved for a fee. A 32-inch flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator, and microwave alongside solid cherrywood furnishings are standard in every room and suite. A 2-person table is also in the room, and a guest launderette is on site. Guests will also be 14 mi from Pensacola Beach. Both the National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Naval Air Station are within 26 minutes' drive from At Home Inn & Suites. Baymont by Wyndham Pensacola - The Baymont by Wyndham Pensacola is located off Interstate 10, less than 1 miles from the University Mall. This hotel features a daily continental breakfast and a 32-inch flat-screen TV in all rooms. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are included in each room of this Pensacola hotel. Guests will also enjoy the added convenience of a microwave and refrigerator in every room. A fitness center is on site at the Baymont by Wyndham Pensacola as well as laundry facilities. A 24-hour reception is on site. This hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Pensacola city center and 15 miles from the beach. Historic Pensacola Village is located just 8 miles away. Quality Inn & Suites Pensacola Bayview - Quality Inn & Suites Pensacola Bayview is located within walking distance to Escambia Bay. Guests can start their day with a complimentary hot breakfast, and then take a refreshing plunge in the outdoor pool. The University of West Florida is 3.9 mi from the property. Complimentary WiFi is offered to all guests. All guest rooms at the hotel are furnished with a TV with cable channels. A microwave and small refrigerator are also provided. Some rooms feature a balcony and a sofa bed. Guests will enjoy the convenience of the onsite business center and fitness center. Banquet and meeting rooms located on the premises. Coin-operated laundry facilities are also provided. Downtown Pensacola is an 11 minutes' drive from the property. Pensacola International Airport is 7.2 mi away. Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport - Located in Pensacola, Florida, this hotel features an indoor swimming pool. An on-site restaurant and free WiFi access are available. The 24/7 Gallery Market features prepackaged snacks to-go, and the Coffee to Cocktails Bar serves wine, beer, and cocktails in the lobby. A flat-screen cable TV and work desk are provided in each room at this Pensacola Hyatt Place. Featuring a hairdryer, each private bathroom comes with towels. A fitness center is accessible to guests at Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport. Other offerings include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and dry cleaning services. Pensacola International Airport is 9 minutes' drive from this hotel. Guests will be 23 minutes' drive from Pensacola Beach and 2.6 mi from Marcus Pointe Golf Course. Ashton Inn & Suites - Located off Highway 98, this hotel is 2 mi from Corry Station. It features a heated indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as an outdoor gazebo and barbecue area. Guest suites include full kitchenettes. Free WiFi and a 32-inch flat-screen cable TV are equipped in all rooms at Ashton Inn & Suites. The simply styled suites also provide a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator. A large work desk with chair and a seating area is included. Inn & Suites Ashton provides a traditional continental breakfast including muffins, danishes, coffee and juice. Guests can relax with a beverage at the 910 cocktail lounge in the lobby. A fitness room, basketball court and business center are also on site for guest convenience. This hotel is within 13 minutes' drive of Pensacola Historical Museum and Pensacola Lighthouse. The VA Center and the Naval Hospital of Pensacola are both 5 minutes' drive away. Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key Beach are 20 minutes' drive away. Quality Inn & Suites University Area - Quality Inn & Suites is located in Pensacola, 3.1 mi from Roger Scott Athletic Complex and 3.1 mi from Intramural Field. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this property is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Quality Inn & Suites features free WiFi . There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Fairfield Village Shopping Center is 3.7 mi from Quality Inn & Suites, while Pensacola Visitor Information Center is 6.2 mi from the property. Pensacola International Airport is 3.1 mi away. Red Roof Inn & Suites Pensacola-NAS Corry - Red Roof Inn & Suites Pensacola-NAS Corry is a pet-friendly property 22 minutes' drive from Pensacola International Airport. Free WiFi and free private parking are provided. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room includes a private bathroom. Some rooms and suites include a kitchenette. You will find a 24-hour front desk at this property. Legion Field is 2.6 mi from Red Roof Inn & Suites Pensacola NAS, while Saenger Theater is 3.7 mi from the property. Western Inn - Pensacola - Located 4.5 miles from the Navy Exchange Service Command, the Western Inn Pensacola features free Wi-Fi. Guests will be 15 minutes' drive from the beach during their stay. A microwave and a small refrigerator are provided in every room of this Pensacola inn. Guests will also enjoy a flat-screen TV and each room has heating and air conditioning. A 24-hour front desk can be accessed by guests of the Pensacola Western. Vending machines are also on site and free parking is available for cars and trucks. This property is 4 miles from the city center of Pensacola. The Pensacola International Airport is located 15 minutes' drive away. Extended Stay America - Pensacola - University Mall - This hotel is 3 miles from the Pensacola International Airport and 16 miles from Pensacola Beach. Guests will enjoy an on-site launderette and free Wi-Fi. A free grab-and-go breakfast including breakfast bars, muffins, hot cereal, coffee and tea is served every morning. All accommodations are air-conditioned and feature a fully-equipped kitchen. Extended Stay America Pensacola also provides a desk, en suite ironing facilities, and a dining area. When not exploring the nearby reefs and bays, guests at this Pensacola Extended Stay America can make a meal outside at the barbecue facilities. Vending machines and free on-site parking is available for added convenience. Weekly housekeeping services are provided for free. Daily housekeeping is offered for a fee. Towel and linen exchange is offered the front desk. Guests will be 9 miles from rental boats, snorkeling, and diving at Scuba Shack. The property is 5 miles from Scenic Hills Golf Course and 9 miles from the Pensacola Museum of Art. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Located off Interstate Highway 10, this Pensacola property offers breakfast and a year-round outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms. Historic Pensacola Village is 8 minutes' drive away. A flat-screen cable TV features in all guest rooms at La Quinta Inn Pensacola. A work desk and free toiletries are also provided in each room. Select room feature a microwave and refrigerator. Fresh fruit, pastries and waffles are offered for breakfast at Pensacola La Quinta Inn. Guests can also enjoy cereal, coffee and juice daily at the buffet. An on-site guest launderette is located at La Quinta - Pensacola. An air-conditioned environment is offered for guest comfort. Outdoor seating options are available to guests. The Naval Aviation Memorial Theater is 30 minutes' drive away. Pensacola Beach is 16 mi from La Quinta Inn Pensacola. Key West Inn - Pensacola - Located in Pensacola, Florida, this hotel features a daily continental breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.Pensacola Beach is 16 mi away. A cable TV is available in each room at Key West Inn - Pensacola. A small refrigerator and an private bathroom are also included in all rooms. Free parking is offered at Key West Inn - Pensacola Pensacola. Air conditioning and central heating are available to guests as well. Guests will be just a 7 minutes' walk from Sam's Fun City. Red Roof Inn Pensacola - I-10 at Davis Highway - In Pensacola, Florida, this pet-friendly motel provides free Wi-Fi access. West Florida Hospital is 2.4 miles from the property, and the Pensacola International Airport is 3 miles away. A flat-screen TV and a telephone are included in each room at Red Roof Inn Pensacola - I-10 at Davis Highway West Florida Hospital. A private bathroom is provided. Select rooms have a microwave and a small refrigerator. Complimentary coffee is available in the lobby. A vending machine with snacks and drinks is available on-site at the West Florida Hospital Red Roof Inn. Daily maid service is free. Five Flags Speedway is a 13-minute drive from the Pensacola motel. Cordova Mall is 4.5 miles from the Red Roof Inn. Pensacola Christian College is a 6-minute drive away. Geography Perdido Bay is said to have once had an estimated 300 natural springs bubbling up from the sandy bottom. There were so many around the Lillian bridge that when construction on the high-rise bridge began, bridge engineers were appalled to see pilings sinking down below the surface, following the soft course of a natural spring. It was necessary to build cofferdams to shore up the pilings to prevent them from sinking. Circa 1933 Perdido Key became an island. Before then, the area was a small peninsula just to the west of Pensacola, crossed by a large ditch that was narrow enough to jump across, and sometimes filled with alligators. This ditch became the Intracoastal Waterway in 1933. The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) connecting Pensacola to Mobile Bay, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, was started during 1931 during the height of the Great Depression. The digging that would connect Pensacola, Big Lagoon (also known as Grande Lagoon), Perdido Bay, and Mobile Bay was completed in 1933. Perdido Key Island is now about 16 miles (26 km) long with almost 60% of it (9.5 miles) located in federal or state parks. In 1978 the National Park Service completed purchase of over 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) of land on Perdido Key from Johnson Beach to Pensacola Pass for about $8 million. For years this area was called Gulf Beach, and it evolved into being called Perdido Key. Many "old timers" still slip and call the area Gulf Beach. Environment Environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Perdido Key because it is one of the few remaining unblemished stretches of wilderness in the Florida Panhandle. Miles of preserves offer a wealth of opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and bird watching. Dolphin watch excursions and sailing tours are popular with tourists, as are moonlight cruises on the bay. Perdido Key's two state parks and an expanse of National Seashore are ripe for spotting gray foxes and blue herons in the wild. Local outfitters offer guided tours, but self-guided nature trails at Big Lagoon and Johnson Beach are perfect chances for solitude. Perdido Key Beach Dune Habitat The azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico frame the white beaches. These beaches and their dune habitat host a variety of visitors and residents throughout the year. The beach dune habitat of Perdido Key is characterized by several rows of sand dunes. "Frontal" or "primary" dunes are vegetated with grasses including sea oats, bunch grass, and beach grass. Among other plants growing in primary dunes are Florida rosemary, railroad vine and beach morning glories. "Secondary" dunes, further inland, support saw palmetto, slash and sand pines, and scrubby shrubs and oaks. Growing among the dunes are cordgrass, salt-grass, pine trees, purslane and, among others, pennywort. The scrub and grasses growing on the dunes are vital to the health of Perdido Key's beach habitat. The roots of plants are the "fingers" which hold sand in place, preventing it from blowing away in the wind or washing away in the tidal surge of Hurricane or other storms. Without the critical holding power of dunes and their plants the beaches would blow and erode away. Dune Plants benefiting from the dune restoration project on Perdido Key project on Perdido Key include the following: Wildlife Perdido Key is home to the endangered Perdido Key Beach Mouse. The small white and gray mouse, weighing 13-16 grams, blends in with the white quartz sand of northern Gulf coast beaches. While the Perdido Key Beach Mouse feeds primarily on the seeds of sea oats and bluestem, it will occasionally eat insects. The Perdido Key beach mouse was listed as an endangered species in 1985. Loss of habitat to development is considered to be the main factor leading to the decline of the species. Hurricanes have also taken their toll on the mouse. The beach mouse population at Perdido Key was nearly eliminated in the mid-1990s when hurricanes Erin and Opal ravaged Perdido Key. Numbering less than 40 after the storms, the mice have regenerated quite well, with current population estimates near 500. While populations appear to be growing, the Perdido Key Beach Mouse will probably never make it off the endangered species list because of continued habitat loss and degradation. Other species find the white sands attractive as seasonal homes or for nesting before returning to sea. Two such visitors are the piping plover and the sea turtle. The sea turtle is another endangered visitor to Perdido Key. Loggerhead, Leatherback, Ridley, and Green sea turtles arrive between May and September to dig nest cavities in the sand into which 100 or more eggs are laid. About two months later, provided the nest hasn't been washed away, uncovered by high winds, or disturbed by predators or beach visitors, turtle hatchlings emerge. Following the brightest spot in the sky, which is usually the horizon over the water, hatchlings scramble for the sea. With development on barrier islands, lights of convenience stores, hotels and businesses (see Light pollution ) have made the trek to the sea confusing and dangerous. Few hatchlings are successful in their first adventure. Less than 1% of hatchlings survive their first year and grow old enough to return to Perdido Key to resume the cycle. Shorebirds including black skimmers, gulls, terns, and brown pelicans are among the birds which rest on the island, nest, or feed offshore. Neotropical birds, such as warblers and Cedar Waxwings, live in the tropics and travel to North America to breed, stopping over to feed and rest at Perdido Key. Monarch butterflies migrating to and from South America stop here, finding refuge on the sea oats growing in the dunes of Perdido Key. Local Attractions This section is written like a travel guide rather than an encyclopedic description of the subject. Please help improve it by rewriting it in an encyclopedic style. If a travel guide is intended, use of Wikivoyage is strongly suggested. (March 2013) To the south of Perdido Key is the Gulf of Mexico with its white sand beaches and clear blue waters. North of Perdido Key is Old River and the Intercoastal Waterway. Just north of Old River is the private Alabama island of Ono Island. North of Ono and separated by the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) is a small area called Innerarity Point and Innerarity Island, a small private gated island community of mostly single family homes with a few townhomes at the entrance. Almost all of these waterways are accessible by boat and can give passage to the Gulf of Mexico via the Alabama Pass in Orange Beach or the major harbor entrance of Pensacola pass. These waterways are: Old River, Intercoastal Waterway (ICW), Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay, Escambia Bay, Black Water River, Perdido River, Styx River, and a myriad of boatable canals, bayous and lakes. The inland waterways have historically given protection from the storms and hurricanes which have occurred in this area. This area has many homes lining the waterfront. Gulf Islands National Seashore / Rosamond Johnson Beach Located on the eastern end of Perdido Key. It is open from 8 a.m. to sunset. Picnic shelters, restrooms, showers, and seasonal lifeguards. Fort McRee is located at the eastern tip of Johnson Beach and is accessible by boat or foot only. Sound side Nature Trail is a self-guided nature trail that winds past a salt marsh and through a maritime forest. The nature trail is wheelchair accessible. The Johnson Beach Road is an enjoyable place to walk, jog, bike and view beautiful sunsets. The environment in this area can quickly become extremely dangerous and inhospitable. Intense sunlight can temporarily blind visitors who elect not to wear good quality sunglasses. Insects such as midges and other biting flies inhabit the areas around Langley Point and Redfish Point during certain times of the year especially at or near dusk. The sand along the Gulf of Mexico side of Johnson beach is loose and difficult to walk in. Winds can reach 40 mph (64 km/h) at night and can blow over tents and scatter items left unsecured. At night the temperature can drop to an uncomfortable level even during midsummer. In the event of inclement weather, it can take up to an hour to reach the parking area or other shelter due to walking in loose sand. Visitors should make every effort to observe surf warnings posted in the park. Two red flags means the water is closed to the public. A purple flag means dangerous sealife such as sharks or jellyfish are present. Rip currents are common due to shifting sands especially after tropical storms. Visitors with small children should remain in the main pavilion area under the supervision of the lifeguard. Big Lagoon State Recreation Area Derives its name from a bordering body of water called Big Lagoon. The Park of 678 acres (2.74 km2) upland was opened in 1978 and beckons visitors with all the recreational opportunities expected at a Florida State Park. Follow the Cookie Trail, maintained by the Girl Scouts. Natural habitat includes numerous birds and animals - gray foxes, raccoons, skunks, opossums, great blue herons and other waterfowl, in addition to a variety of other birds. More than 75 campsites; five picnic areas with shelters, 500-seat amphitheater; boat ramp with dock; boardwalks and nature trails; and observation tower offering a panoramic view of Big Lagoon, the park and Gulf Islands National Seashore across the Intracoastal Waterway. Located at 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola, just north of Perdido Key. Perdido Key State Recreation Area Perdido Key State Recreation Area encompasses 247 acres (1.00 km2) on a barrier island, which buffers the mainland from winds and threatening tides and provides habitat for shore birds and other coastal animals. Saltwater fishing licenses required. Occupied shells are alive and should be left alone. The wide white sand beaches and the rolling dunes covered with sea oats make this a pristine oasis along the rapidly developing panhandle. Picnic shelters are between the Gulf and the Old River, which bounds Perdido Key on the north. |
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Pensacola Beach is a Florida resort community on the Gulf Coast barrier island of Santa Rosa. White-sand beaches include Opal Beach, part of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk has shops, eateries and, nearby, the Pensacola Beach Pier stretches into the Gulf of Mexico. Both are on the Pensacola Beach Eco-Trail, which spotlights local wildlife such as sea turtles. West is the 1834 Fort Pickens.
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