Free for All

Free summer fun on Pensacola Beach includes everything from concerts four nights a week, fireworks and stargazing to the thrilling Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the world-famous Blue Angels.

• Bands on the Beach 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday through September
• Sounds of Summer 6-8 p.m. most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through September
• Pensacola Beach Air Show Noon (arrive early), July 10 and 11
• Fun Night Under the Stars - Stargazing 8 p.m. on June 26-27, July 24-25, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28-29, 7 p.m. on Sept. 25-26

Ranger-led Programs

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Nature trails, camping sites, picnic areas and the massive, pre-Civil War era fortress, Fort Pickens, are easily accessible now that Fort Pickens Road has reopened to the public. In addition, ranger-led programs such as snorkeling, stargazing, night walks and candlelight fort tours will be offered to the public throughout the summer.

Island Flavors

Island cuisine ranges from famous burgers, pizza and wings to Cuban sandwiches and a wide variety of fresh-from-the-gulf specialties. In fact, oyster lovers are drawn to the island where one popular restaurant serves up more than 1.3 million oysters each year, which equates to about 253 tons of the tasty treats on the half shell.

New on Pensacola Beach

• Beach Side Rotisserie Grill
• Bull Feathers
• Dog House Deli
• Great Scotts
• Lillo's Tuscan Grille

Trolley Service

From Fort Pickens Gate to Portofino Island Resort through Labor Day

Fridays 6 p.m.-Midnight
Saturdays Noon-Midnight
Sundays 5 p.m.-10 p.m.