Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Things To Do - Pensacola Beach this Summer

THINGS TO DO on PENSACOLA BEACH THIS SUMMER:

Restaurants and Attractions
  • Bull Feathers Beach Bar and Grill opened on the Portofino Boardwalk in Pensacola Beach. Bull Feathers offers burgers, seafood, steaks, pasta, chicken and ribs. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with a Sunday brunch at 11 a.m. (850) 934-7511, www.bullfeathersbeachbarandgrill.com.
  • Bridge Bar has opened in Gulf Breeze, providing patrons with spectacular views of sunsets over Pensacola Bay from its open-air deck. (850) 677-0616, www.thebridgegb.com.
  • Famous Dave’s offers visitors great Southern barbecue, award-winning ribs, tender brisket and homemade fixins and desserts near Cordova Mall. Famous Dave’s also caters for events, meetings and weddings. (850) 332-8377, www.famousdaves.com.
  • The Pensacola Historical Museum is offering Tour-iffic Summer Ghost Tours. Tours of Pensacola’s haunted history are May 22-23, June 26-27, July 24-26 and August 21-22. Visitors can choose from a family-friendly Seville Tour or an adult redlight tour. Tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children. (850) 433-1559.
  • Islanders Surf & Sport is back on Portofino Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach featuring island-style service and a huge selection of apparel, accessories and beach gear. Shoppers will find bikinis, boardshorts, sandals, tees and dresses including brands such as Rainbow, Reef, Oakley, Hurley, Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver, Ray Ban and more. (850) 916-0454, www.IslandSurf.com.
  • Great Scotts will soon be fully open at Soundside Centre on Pensacola Beach specializing in a large selection of west coast-style, fresh breakfast items from 7 a.m.–2 p.m. and lunch including fresh salads and sandwiches, as well as daily specials, fresh-roasted coffees, milkshakes and smoothies. (850) 932-9997.
  • Will Call Sports Grille, a popular spot for catching your favorite game on more than 44 flat-screen TVs, has expanded its offerings with a dance club and a Sunday Jazz Brunch. Will Call “After Dark” rocks Friday and Saturday nights with the hottest dance mixes and videos, and Sundays slow things down with a cool jazz brunch, bottomless champagne and a Bloody Mary bar. (850) 912-8644,
Transportation
  • J. Earle Bowden Way, the scenic road from Pensacola Beach to Navarre Beach has re-opened. Visitors now have access to the 7-mile drive through Gulf Islands National Seashore. (850) 934-2600, www.nps.gov/guis.
  • Fort Pickens Road is expected to re-open after Memorial Day, with construction nearing completion. The area west of the Ranger Station including campground Loop A remains open, but is only accessible by private boat or through an authorized shuttle. Visitors can reach Fort Pickens shuttle at (850) 698-7492, Blue Marlin Water Taxi at (850) 723-4907, or Key Sailing at (850) 932-5520.
Travel Deals
Summer Events
  • Bands on the Beach. Tuesdays, May-Sept. (800) 635-4803, (850) 932-1500,
  • Evenings in Olde Seville Square. Thursdays, May–Aug. (850) 438-6505.
  • Wounded Warrior Bicycle Rally. May 16. www.escarosaindependenceweekend.com.
  • Military Appreciation Month, Downtown Street Festival. May 24. (850) 438-4081.
  • Sounds of Summer. Most Sundays, June-Sept. (800) 635-4803, (850) 932-1500,
  • Juan Sebastián de Elcano. June 3-9. (850) 432-1450, www.celebratepensacola.com.
  • 60th Annual Fiesta Days Celebration and Boat Parade. June 4-11. (850) 433-6512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org.
  • Bud Light King Mackerel/Cobia Tournament. June 20-21. (850) 393-1602, www.pensacolakingmack.com.
  • Boater’s World Shallow Water Slam. June 20-21. (850) 393-1602, www.pensacolakingmack.com.
  • 39th annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. July. (850) 453-4638, www.pbgfc.com.
  • Sertoma’s Fourth of July Celebration. July 4. (850) 433-9866, www.pensacolasertomajuly4th.org.
  • Gallery Night. July 10. (850) 432-9906, www.artsnwfl.org.
  • Pensacola Beach Air Show. July 11. (850) 932-1500
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