The best things to do in Orange Beach

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Pensacola Cooks Commissary & Classroom makes this week's dinners tastier with cooking classes that actually teach skills, not just pretty…

4051 Barrancas Ave Unit C (Pensacola) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Pensacola Cooks Commissary & Classroom makes this week's dinners tastier with cooking classes that actually teach skills, not just pretty plating, then turns up the community vibe with a shared kitchen of 20+ local food makers. Grab a friend, book a class, and let dinner practically cook itself.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Beachside Mini Golf

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When you need a low-key weeknight reset, Beachside Mini Golf turns putt-putt into a mini Gulf Coast adventure with a 50-foot lighthouse, a…

24156 Ruby Ln

When you need a low-key weeknight reset, Beachside Mini Golf turns putt-putt into a mini Gulf Coast adventure with a 50-foot lighthouse, a charter fishing boat, and a tropical waterfall. Cap it off by sifting for real gemstones and fossils at the Mining Discovery Zone, because who doesn't love bonus treasure?

From the Orange Beach newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Locals who crave a quiet, coastal track will love NAS Penscola Golf Course, aka A.C. Read Golf Course, where fairways wind beneath live…

799-1313 Duncan Rd (Pensacola)

C. Read Golf Course, where fairways wind beneath live oaks draped in Spanish moss and Gulf breezes keep your shot honest, perfect for a midweek tune-up or a low-key weekend round.

From the Orange Beach newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Family-friendly venue for miniature golf sporting some 18 or 36 holes.

3924 W Navy Blvd (Pensacola)

Family-friendly venue for miniature golf sporting some 18 or 36 holes.

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Club with a challenging 27-hole golf course, a tennis center, and a social calendar, plus a bar.

20 Peninsula Blvd (Gulf Shores)

Club with a challenging 27-hole golf course, a tennis center, and a social calendar, plus a bar.

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Vibrant golf club offering a pool, tennis courts and fitness facilities, plus a lush wedding venue and clubhouse.

1500 Bayshore Dr (Pensacola)

Vibrant golf club offering a pool, tennis courts and fitness facilities, plus a lush wedding venue and clubhouse.

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Jurassic Golf

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Indoor course for miniature golf featuring black light, 3-D glasses, and animatronic dinosaurs.

3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy #142 (Gulf Shores)

Indoor course for miniature golf featuring black light, 3-D glasses, and animatronic dinosaurs.

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Kid-friendly recreation destination with 4 go-kart tracks, tropical-themed mini-golf & an arcade.

505 W Michigan Ave (Pensacola)

Kid-friendly recreation destination with 4 go-kart tracks, tropical-themed mini-golf & an arcade.

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Golf course featuring a full bar and restaurant as well as a practice area and driving range.

1 Doug Ford Dr #8707 (Pensacola)

Golf course featuring a full bar and restaurant as well as a practice area and driving range.

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Colorful mini-golf & arcade with an adjacent seafood eatery is a draw for families & groups.

204 E 2nd Ave (Gulf Shores)

Colorful mini-golf & arcade with an adjacent seafood eatery is a draw for families & groups.

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Casual golf course suitable for quick rounds, featuring a clubhouse and a bar.

300 Tonawanda Dr (Pensacola)

Casual golf course suitable for quick rounds, featuring a clubhouse and a bar.

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Adventure-themed miniature golf courses with pirate ships, waterfalls & tropical surrounds.

3201 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Gulf Shores)

Adventure-themed miniature golf courses with pirate ships, waterfalls & tropical surrounds.

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Fort George

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Small park showcasing a former fort through cannons and placards.

501 N Palafox St (Pensacola)

Small park showcasing a former fort through cannons and placards.

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Amusement park with attractions including mini-golf, laser tag, go-karts & seasonal water rides.

906 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Gulf Shores)

Amusement park with attractions including mini-golf, laser tag, go-karts & seasonal water rides.

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