Adventures - Mild to Wild

Pensacola Beach can satisfy your thirst for fun with the many exciting adventures offered on the island. From dolphin cruises to parasailing, there is something for everyone. Following are some of the most popular activities:

• Dolphin Cruises - Aquatic Charters
• Eco-tours, kayaking and sailing - Key Sailing
• Go-carts - Bonifay Water Sports
• Wave runners and parasailing - Radical Rides
• Deep-sea fishing - Beach Marina Fishing Fleet
• Miniature golf - Tiki Island Golf and Games
• Pier fishing with a view - Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

A Feathery Find

Fort Pickens - An excellent bird-watching destination

With over 400 documented species of birds recorded, the Pensacola Bay area is an ideal place for bird watching. In particular, Fort Pickens hosts an array of birds year-round including Osprey, Great Blue Herons and woodpeckers. In the fall, expect to see songbirds and shorebirds such as Bay-breasted, Blue-winged, Blackpoll, Redstarts, and Black and White Warblers, Tanagers, and Orioles. The fall also offers birders a chance to search for the federally threatened Piping Plover and the endangered Snowy Plover, and a bonus sight, large masses of migrating Monarch butterflies.

Island Flavors and Good Vibes

September 19-20

With festival season right around the corner, Pensacola Beach is the perfect location for a fall getaway. Indulge in a "Taste of the Beach" from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 19-20 at the Gulfside Pavilion as chefs from Pensacola Beach restaurants showcase their talents. The event, which celebrates the culinary flavors and treasures of our coastal region, will feature live entertainment and activities for all to enjoy. Bring an appetite and be prepared for an explosion of flavors as vendors offer island cuisine such as fall-off-the-bone ribs, she-crab soup, conch chowder, crab cake sliders, oysters, long boat mahi mahi, and of course, bushwackers.

Special "Taste of the Beach" Lodging Deals:

• JME Realty: 20% off published rates; valid September 17-26, (800) 554-3695
• Pointe South: Enjoy four nights for the price of three; valid September 19-20, (800) 598-1888
• Southern Resorts: Emerald Isle two-bedroom special, $109 per night; valid September 18-23, (866) 643-0137
• Barrons Realty Group: Stay two nights and enjoy the third night for free; valid September 19-20, (866) 934-2588

Pensacola Beach offers places to stay for every style and budget - from spacious penthouse suites to cozy bungalows to family and-pet-friendly rentals.