Perdido Key

Perdido Key Its name means "Lost Island" in Spanish, but Perdido Key has been discovered by visitors who enjoy its natural beauty and laid-back style.63 percent of this barrier island on Pensacola's western side is protected from development by the Gulf Islands National Seashore and the State of Florida. Venture to Big Lagoon State Park and check out the view from its 40-foot observation tower and enjoy its nature- and water-related activities on the Intracoastal Waterway.Known for its out-of-the-ordinary celebrations, Perdido Key is home to a polar bear dip, interstate mullet toss, and an international songwriters festival, among others.Many Brides and Grooms come to Perdido Key to get Married at sunset on the sugar white sands at sunset. Perdido Key is Equipped with gazebos, pavilions, and wooden dune walkovers, these surreal settings provide the perfect spots to hold a ceremony for a unique wedding experience .Host your wedding reception in an elegant ballroom, luxurious poolside patio, or one of our casual seaside restaurants. With 4-star resorts, Gulf-side hotels, and spacious condos, you are sure to find accommodations to please all of your wedding guests. After the big day, Perdido Key offers the perfect, relaxing honeymoon location where you can begin making memories of your new lives together. You can find many wonderful Wedding vendors at www.gulfcoastweddingservices.com . Perdido Key Florida is a beautiful Island treasure. A natural paradise lined with miles of unspoiled beaches, bays and wetlands. Perdido Key is another great location for family beach portraits. We offer beach photography for both family's and white sand beach weddings. Perdido Key Beach is one of our favorite places for family beach portraits. The beach has beautiful sea oats and hills of white sand. We have a special place just for all our beach photos you will love it.

1. Big Lagoon State Recreation Area - About 10 miles west of Pensacola, this 698-acre area offers a varieety of water- and nature-related activities on the Intracoastal Waterway. Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway, 850-492-1595. Pavilion Fees
   Two pavilions located at the east end of the park (Pavilion 39 and Pavilion 46) are available for daily reservations. These pavilions sit along the Intracoastal Waterway and provide beautiful scenery and great beach access. Each pavilion seats 65 people and has a cooking grill in the sand next to and below the pavilion (no freshwater available in the vicinity). These pavilions set apart from each other and are ADA accessible via a wide boardwalk. Only pavilion 46 has an ADA beach access (ramp). The pavilions rent for $50.00 (plus tax) per day.
   The Governor’s Pavilion is located at the end of our west beach day use area and seats 250 people. This large pavilion is open air and is split level. Electricity and water are available at the pavilion and a restroom is nearby. There are 15 picnic tables (29”W x 70”L) on the upper level. The Governor’s Pavilion is fully ADA accessible and rents for $100 (plus tax) per day.
   These rates apply from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM only. Additional rates apply for rental outside of these hours.
   
2. Gulf Islands National Seashore - About 13 miles west of Pensacola, this portion of the national park includes the eastern part of the key and Johnson Beach. Picnic, day-use and primitive camping available. Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, off S. R. 292, 850-934-2600.
3. Perdido Key Beach State Recreation Area - About 15 miles west of Pensacola on S. R. 292, this 247-acre area borders the Gulf of Mexico. Open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, 850-492-1595.
4. Fort Mcree - located across Pensacola Pass from Fort McRee on Santa Rosa Island, and Fort Barrancas, located across Pensacola Bay on the grounds of what is now Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola.
5. Flora-Bama - Gulf Coast cultural landmark, touted as being America's "Last Great Roadhouse". The Flora-Bama takes its name from its location only feet away from the Florida-Alabama border (it is officially located entirely in Florida).

Don’t forget to visit other nearby State Parks while you’re in the area. Perdido Key State Park is a beach-lover’s paradise. This park is on one of the Gulf’s beautiful barrier islands of sugar white sand and just 3 miles away. Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is 4 miles up the road and offers a variety of nature trails for exploration.