Amusement & Zoos

ADVENTURE ISLAND:
24559 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL 
251/974-1500   
http://www.adventure-island.com/

Family fun park; Go Carts, Mini-Golf, Laser Tag, Paddle Boats, Simulator Rides, over 100 Video games, Remote Boats, Kiddie Rides, Redemption Center, Concession: drinks, hot dogs, snacks, ice cream, popcorn. OPEN YEAR ROUND.

ALABAMA GULF COAST ZOO: 
1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
215/968-5731
http://www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com/

Get in touch with your wild side!  You'll find plenty of opportunity to go wild.  The zoo is the place to discover, explore and get up close and personal with more than 250 exotic animals & birds.  Natural habitats, a petting zoo, aviary and animal shows will bring out the animals in you! 

BART ROCKETT MAGIC: 
3757 Gulf Shores Pkwy #C, Gulf Shores AL  36542
251/967-BART (2278)

The Gulf Coast's Premier Show!  Direct from Branson, Missouri - World Class Magic.  This magical productions features state-of-the-art lighting, sound, special effects, spectacular illusions, amazing ventriloquism & hilarious fun for the whole family.    

PIRATES ISLAND ADVENTURE GOLF:
3201 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL  251/968-4653    http://www.piratesislandgolf.com/

Two fun filled 18 hole courses. Island atmosphere, plenty of shade, tropical flowers, cascading waterfalls, caves, and pirate ship and cool sea fog. November 1 to February 28th $6.00 PLAY ALL DAY/

THE ZOO - GULF BREEZE: 
Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL  32563   
850/932-2229, 5701
http://www.the-zoo.com/

Get up close with over 700 animals at the Zoo.  Feed a giraffe, ride the Safari Line Ltd train around the 30 acre nature preserve or stroll thru the botanical gardens.

Boat Rentals / Dolphin Trips /  Water Sports

A SOUTHERN ROSE:
P O Box 933 Orange Beach, AL 36561
251/981-7673 Fax: 251/981-6032    http://www.southernrosedolphintrips.com/

We operate year round Mon - Sat doing Dolphin Trips (2 hour sightseeing rides) and dinner cruises Thurs - Sat nights (Food catered from Bayside Grill) or private parties for up to 146 passengers. The upperdeck is A/C and a bar is open on the boat.
 

ADVENTURES UNLIMITED OUTDOOR CENTER:
HWY 87. Rt 6 Box 283, Milton, FL 32570
850/623-6197 800/239-6864
http://www.adventuresunlimited.com/

Clear spring fed streams with white sandy beaches perfect for canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Cabins, Bed & Breakfast, and campgrounds. Group retreats and catering. Challenge ropes course for team building, corporate retreats and nature center. Orienteering course, hayrides, hiking and biking. Hours: Summer: 8am - 6pm Winter: 8am - 5pm.  Located 12 miles north of Milton

BLUE DOLPHIN CRUISES LLC:
251/981-2774. 
http://www.bluedolphincruises.com/

SIGHTSEEING AND DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE BOAT. Cruise the spectacular inland waterways of the Gulf Coast aboard the motor vessel "Blue Dolphin" while watching for dolphin and other wildlife in the area. View beautiful Ono Island and the surrounding sights. Live Narrated sightseeing, private group charters weddings. Snack bar & gifts. U.S. Coast Guard Approved Vessel & Licensed Captain. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

PERDIDO KEY PARASAIL & WAVERUNNERS:
850/492-4000.  
http://www.perdidokeyparasail.com/

Soar above Perdido Key at 600', 900' or 1200'. We offer single, double and triple rides for ages 3 and up.  

PERDIDO SAILOR, INC: 
13725 River Road, Perdido Key FL  32507   
850/492-5355 or 251/209-7024   
http://www.perdidosailor.com/

Sailing charters up to 6 people, sunset and moonlight cruises, private charters available aboard "Cresswell" a 41' Charlie Morgan, full keel with centerboard, racer/cruiser.  Also available is full service automated marine detailing and yacht management.   Capt Brandon Hall 

SAILAWAY CHARTERS:
251/974-5055
www.geocities.com/sailorskip

Experience the adventure of oystering, shrimping, crabbing or sailing, while dolphin watching. Take our informative nature tour aboard "Miss Janet" or go sailing on "Windy Ways" or Tour on "Miss Janet." Both leave from our home dock in Orange Beach. Call for times. 

SAIL THE DAEDALUS:
251/987-1228
http://www.sailthedaedalus.com/

Sail in Dolphin habitat on the 50-foot, 23 ton sailboat Daedalus, the fastest, most entertaining sailboat ride in the area. Tour undeveloped back bays, and bayous of Perdido Bay. Help with dolphin research. Guaranteed no seasickness. Swim off wild beaches: catch shrimp. Featured in national media. Supports ecological restoration at Biophilia Nature Center.  Salty Capt Fred

Fishing Charters

ABLE BODY CHARTERS:  
850/497-0852  
http://www.fishingperdidokey.com/

 We charter our 38' vessel and we book charters for other boats, trolling, cobia, shark as well as bottom fishing, special occasions and night cruises.  Reasonable prices, walk on trips and private trips.  Certified for up to 21 passengers.  Capt Dennis or Capt Steve 

AQUAVENTURE CHARTERS, INC:  
850/492-0003  
http://www.aquaventurecharters.com/

Charter Boat Emerald Coast offers deep-sea fishing, trolling, bottom fishing, sightseeing and parties for families, church groups, etc.  12 fishing and up 22 persons on sightseeing trips. 

BANDIT CHARTERS:
800/232-8810  850/492-1644
www.banditcharters.com

Enjoy a day of bottom fishing for all kinds of fish or try your luck at trolling for everything else. We are Coast Guard certified and carry up to 18 passengers. Bait, ice, license, rod and reel are furnished for you. Passengers only need to bring food and drinks.

CAPT WES ROZIER:
850/982-7858  850/457-7476  850/941-2762
http://www.captwesrozier.com/

Inshore fishing. Fishing license, ice, tackle and bait provided. State of the art rods and reels. 18' Sea Ark center console boat with 90HP Johnson trained to go where the fish are! 30+ years of fishing experience in this area. 365 days of fishing availability. Trout, Flounder, Redfish, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Ladyfish and Sheephead. 

GRAY'S TACKLE & GUIDE SERVICE INC:
13019 Sorrento Rd # 2000 Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-2666

We carry rods, reels, nets, tackle, fly fishing supplies, and live and dead bait. Our guide service includes both offshore and inshore fishing/flyfishing trips. We sell Florida fishing licenses. The friendly experts at Gray's are here to help you catch fish!

J & J CHARTERS : 
850/492-5231
http://www.j-jcharters.com/

Located at Holiday Harbor Marina.  We are here to please & serve - join me for a mighty fine day of fishing!  Captain Jim

MOORE BETTER Inshore Fishing Charters: 
850/545-1484  
http://www.moorebetter.com/

Fishing with a view.  Come enjoy the  beautiful scenery of the Santa Rosa Sound, Big Lagoon & the Gulf of Mexico.  We  specialize in sight fishing & shallow water fishing along the emerald green coastline & miles of grass flats within the Intracoastal waterway. 

We fish along side dolphin, osprey & various other local wildlife.  So if you want a relaxing day of fishing,

REEL SURPRISE CHARTERS : 
27555 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach AL  36561  
800/806-7889    251/981-7173   
http://www.reelsurprisecharters.com/

Come enjoy a day of fun in the sun on a beautiful Gulf of Mexico.  Our years of experience combined with our professional captain and crew will ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure for everyone; from beginner to the most seasoned angler. 

Don't care to fish?  Come along for the ride at a reduced rate and soak up some rays on our sundeck.  View dolphins, sea turtles, sea birds and other marine life.  We now have a glass bottom boat for dolphin and sunset cruses.  Docked at Outcast Marine, located under the Alabama Point bridge. 

Marinas

HOLIDAY HARBOR MARINA:
14050 Canal-A-Way, Pensacola, FL 32507  
850/492-0555.

Full service marina - wet or dry storage, bait, tackle, 24 hour supplies, groceries and ice. Perdido Key's largest marina. Transient slips to 65'. Florida's first pump-out station.

PERDIDO KEY OYSTER BAR & MARINA:
13700 River Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507
850/492-5600 or 800-265-9468. 

Yacht Sales, Rental Boats & Charter Boats.

Golfing

CRAFT FARMS GOLF RESORT:
104 Cotton Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542  
251/968-7500 or 800/327-2657 or  251/496-8634
http://www.craftfarms.com/

The Craft Farms coastal resort features 54 holes of signature golf. Cotton Creek, the original Arnold Palmer design on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Cypress Bend, the newest Palmer offering and the Woodlands at Craft Farms, a fun resort course and a Gulf Coast favorite. With beautiful scenery and a reputation for excellent customer service, the unique setting at Craft Farms combines the mystique of golf legend Arnold Palmer with the charm and hospitality of the South.

LOST KEY GOLF CLUB:
625 Lost Key Drive, Perdido Key, FL 32507  
850/492-1300   
http://www.lostkey.com/

This Arnold Palmer designed 6,808 yds, 18 hole course, is complimented by the blue Gulf water & clean white sand beaches of Perdido Key. Playing to a 72 par, play is enhanced by an attentive PGA Staff, traditional clubhouse, impeccable course maintenance & the first "Floradwarf" greens.

PERDIDO BAY GOLF CLUB:
1 Doug Ford Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507
850/492-1223 
www.perdidobaygolf.com

The Perdido Bay Golf Club has undergone a multimillion dollar renovation, restoring it as the premier golf course on the gulf coast.  PBGC, a former site of the PGA Tour's Pensacola Open, has been transformed into an open, links-style yet legendary layout featuring tournament quality Tif Eagle greens and unique, Salam Paspalum fairways.  Walk the fairways that legends like Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart, Tom Kite, Curtis Strange and many others have enjoyed for years. 

PBGC is a semi-private golf club open to the public 7 days a week, offering the finest most complete golf facilities in the area.  Come see why Golf Digest nominated it "Best New Public Course."  PBGC takes pride in providing service that will be remembered long after your score is forgotten.  

THE MOORS GOLF & LODGING:  
3220 Avalon Blvd, Milton FL  32583  
800/727-1010   800/995-4653
http://www.moors.com/

Home of the Blue Angels Classic, a Champions Tour event.  This links style course hand undulating fairways & well conditioned greens.  The Lodge at The Moors features four luxurious rooms per floor with common area & balcony overlooking the practice facility & course.   

Other Attractions

GOOD TIME TOURS:
800/446-0886 or 850/476-0046.  
http://www.goodtimetours.com/

Offers fun filled trips to the casinos in Biloxi, Mississippi from Pensacola, FL locations seven days a week!  Ride in style in air-conditioned motor coaches.  

HOTARD/GRAYLINE OF BILOXI:
800/565-8913 
http://www.hotard.com/ 

Charter motorcoaches and convention services. 

PENSACOLA ATHLETIC CENTER:
 7700 HWY 98 West, Pensacola, FL  
850/453-1534 
http://www.live-longer.net/

Complete health and tennis center with heated pool.  Snowbird & Senior memberships available.  

PENSACOLA ICE PILOTS: 
201 E Gregory St, Pensacola FL  32501  
850/432-7825 
http://www.icepilots.com/

Professional Ice Hockey on the Gulf Coast.  Season runs from October to May  

Photo Credit John Hill Photography

PENSACOLA GREYHOUND TRACK:
850/455-8595 or 800/345-3997  
http://www.pensacolagreyhoundpark.com/

Come out and enjoy great food, fun, and racing excitement at Pensacola Greyhound Track. Year-round racing. Rain or shine! Family and group visits welcome.  Call for current schedule or more information