Pensacola Area Fishing Charter Association

Outdoor Activities Near Pensacola, FL 32507

You can't head any further west in Florida than Pensacola, it's the westernmost city in the Panhandle. The city's population was estimated to be around 52,975 as of 2019. As for the Pensacola Metropolitan Area, it's estimated that there are around 502,629 residents. This is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the Gulf Coast region, and it's the largest one between Tampa and New Orleans.

Pensacola has quite the history. Did you know that in 1559, it was the site of the first Spanish settlement within the borders of the continental U.S. This predates even the establishment of St Augustine, which was established 6 years later. However, the settlement in Pensacola was abandoned due to a hurricane and wasn't re-established until much later in 1689.

When you visit the city of Pensacola, you may be wondering what there is to do. There is so much to do here with landmarks, beaches, museums, parks, waterways, and so much more. Check out some of these fantastic outdoor attractions in Pensacola:

• Perdido Key State Park: Head on over to 15301 Perdido Key Dr. Pensacola, FL to visit this amazing State Park. Here you will find a barrier island with beautiful white sand beaches and picnic areas. This is the perfect place to spend a sunny day with the family, sunbathing, building sandcastles, swimming, and fishing.