The best things to do in Pensacola

15 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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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 · ✓ 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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Grizzly Axes

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Grizzly Axes is where Pensacola locals blow off steam by hurling axes at targets, adding knife throwing to the mix, then swapping…

6300 N Davis Hwy · ✓ checked Jul 28

Grizzly Axes is where Pensacola locals blow off steam by hurling axes at targets, adding knife throwing to the mix, then swapping destruction for creation with splatter-happy Messy Murals. Feeling extra spicy? Hit the Den of Destruction rage room or join a league and make weeknights way less boring.

From the Pensacola newsletter, August 3, 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

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

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

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BBQ restaurant featuring ribs, brisket and pulled pork, plus a deck overlooking the bay.

5-K Via De Luna Dr (Pensacola Beach)

BBQ restaurant featuring ribs, brisket and pulled pork, plus a deck overlooking the bay.

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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

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

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Semi-private, 18-hole golf course with water views, a halfway house, and a pro shop.

1255 Country Club Rd (Gulf Breeze)

Semi-private, 18-hole golf course with water views, a halfway house, and a pro shop.

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Tivoli High House

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Historic neighborhood with preserved 19th-century buildings & museums detailing Florida history.

205 Zaragoza St

Historic neighborhood with preserved 19th-century buildings & museums detailing Florida history.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

5007 N Davis Hwy Unit 8A

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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

505 W Michigan Ave

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

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

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

300 Tonawanda Dr

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

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The Graffiti Bridge

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Tourist attraction with a little bridge, boat launch, and spot to park.

N 17th Ave

Tourist attraction with a little bridge, boat launch, and spot to park.

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Boardwalk featuring the Shell (an amphitheater), a relaxed beach, restaurants, shopping & more.

400 Quietwater Beach Rd (Pensacola Beach)

Boardwalk featuring the Shell (an amphitheater), a relaxed beach, restaurants, shopping & more.

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Fort George

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Small park showcasing a former fort through cannons and placards.

501 N Palafox St

Small park showcasing a former fort through cannons and placards.

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