Whether you’re a local who likes to take your boat to dinner or you plan on renting a boat when visiting Perdido, it is helpful to know the difference between our local waterways. Here is a detailed description and a few local suggestions…

     There are several main waterways accessible by boat that lead to the Gulf of Mexico through the major harbor entrance of Perdido Pass in Orange Beach or the harbor entrance of Pensacola Pass. These waterways include Old River, Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay, Escambia Bay, Perdido River, Styx River, and numerous boat-able canals. To the south of Perdido Key is the Gulf of Mexico, with its white-sand beaches and warm waters. North of Perdido Key is Old River and ICW. Just north of

The Kathy Justice Team is passionate about local businesses and our spotlight this month is Mint Décor! Kathy has been designing and decorating her new beach cottage with a coastal décor theme and has fallen in love with Mint Décor & Design in Orange Beach, Alabama. 

One of Mint Décor’s owners and designer, Ardie Pearce, says “This business was built on integrity, joy and a love for people! When 99% of our customers leave our store laughing and hugging us…then 99% of my dream has been realized.”

The team at Mint believes in a more upscale and sophisticated approach to “Coastal Décor”.  You can visit their unique showroom to see their one-of-a-kind pieces.  The store is filled with rustic, modern, reclaimed and repurposed antiques and

A great way to experience a new place is to find out where the locals hang out. We’ve had our team answer a few questions about the Perdido Key area to give you an idea of what makes this stretch of Florida such a unique place to live and vacation! 

KATHY⇓ 

Favorite local restaurant: Big Fish in Orange Beach! Fresh, quality seafood right off the boat, fabulous sushi, amazing martinis and the world’s best coconut torte!

Best view in Perdido: From my beach cottage with a glass of wine in my hand!

Best beach cocktail: Bushwacker at the Flora Bama! 

Favorite place for a night out? Sunset cruise and dinner at Playa at Sportsman Marina. 

In your opinion, what should be one everyone’s “must-see list” when visiting Perdido? The view from the top

Whether you’re visiting for summer vacation or you are a local, there is never a shortage of activities in this area but that is especially true for July 4th celebrations! We’ve listed out some of the top activities going on in the area for Independence Day for any age group.  Be sure to follow us on Facebook (Kathy Justice, Perdido Girl) and tell us what your plans are this summer!

Flora-Bama All American BBQ Party

The annual BBQ Party will be complete with live music both upstairs and downstairs at Flora-Bama as well as plenty of spirits and beach activities. The event kicks off July 4th morning and will continue throughout the night.

Perdido Beach Resort Independence Day Celebration

This event kicks off on July 4th and lasts for 3 full

A trending topic today is “self-care”. There are even hashtags devoted to it on social media and groups of women meeting for Self-Care Saturdays all over the world. What does this mean? Caring for yourself after a busy week of career or family duties includes a wellness, exercise, beauty and even shopping routine. This is “me” time for the ladies! In this article we are going to cover a few places to include on your self-care days here in the Perdido Key area. If you don’t have a day (or a couple of hours) set aside, consider adding it to your to-do list next week!

Wellness (Mind & Body)

Find your Zen at Bodyworks of Perdido Key with services ranging from massages, facials, eyelash extensions, yoga classes and a lot more! This spa is an oasis of

Summer has officially kicked off for the year and there are so many activities in this area that you might feel a bit overwhelmed looking at too many choices! The key is to sit back, relax and plan a day in advance.  Whether you are here for the entire summer or you are visiting for a long holiday weekend, the possibilities are endless.  We have gathered 15 activities ranging from family fun, date nights or adventure for a group of friends. Take your pick ↓ ↓

• Take your fresh-caught fish to Flora-Bama Yacht Club to prepare for you.
• Sip a beachy martini at The Jellyfish.
• Take a moonlit beach walk.
• Take a morning jog on Johnson Beach.
• Pamper yourself at Spas of Eden at Eden Condominiums.
• Take a haunted lighthouse tour.

You NEVER know what you will see when you are in Perdido Key! I was previewing a listing for some customers of mine and saw a Bald Eagle and an Osprey. I love where I live! Please take a look at my Facebook live video.

Perdido Key is surrounded by concert venues and a favorite activity for summer evenings is live music! Here is a list of where and when to find your favorite singers and bands in and near Perdido Key.

Songwriter Series at the Point – This monthly event at The Point Restaurant in Perdido Key showcases six songwriting artists each session: three locals and three regional or national touring songwriters with a Nashville hit songwriter featured quarterly. This is a free event and takes place the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 5 pm. 

Thomas Rhett at The Wharf in Orange Beach – May 25 & 26, 2019

Hootie & The Blowfish at The Wharf in Orange Beach – June 6, 2019

Dierks Bentley at The Wharf in Orange Beach – June 15, 2019

Tedeschi

Anyone can Google “brunch near me” and find some eggs and bacon near the beach in this area, but what if you want the local’s experience? We’re talking outdoor seating and a menu that produces Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.  Well look no further – we’ve got you covered! Take a look at our top 3 picks for brunch in our area for the upcoming season!

Playa at Sportsman Marina

This place has not been opened very long but their social media fame and amazing views from the deck has people talking! The good news? It is off the beaten path, so you really have to be searching to find it (and we’re okay with that). 

The daily menu includes everything from protein bowls to burgers/sandwiches and a wide-variety of appetizers.  It is a great spot

Sunset Grille

A favorite in Perdido Key is Sunset Grille because of the low-key environment and beautiful views and the fact it is accessible by car or boat.  You and your pooch can sit outside on the deck and they’ll usually provide dogs with their own water bowl!

Perdido Key Dog Beach

The Perdido Key Dog Park located at 14484 River Road is a quaint little dog beach hidden behind Lost Key Golf Club.  The enclosed park backs up to Old River in Perdido Key and provides access for the dogs to swim and play with no leash required! The park also features a covered pavilion area for you to take shade during the sunny afternoons.

Bill Dickerson Dog Park

At 3151 Fenceline Road, the Bill Dickerson Dog Park is wooded for plenty of shade and