Christmas is finally here in Perdido Key, Florida and there is something super special about spending a coastal Christmas at the Beach. Perdido Key and the surrounding areas know how to pull you into the holiday spirit and offer tons of fun family-friendly events for you to explore.

Holiday Events in Perdido Key 

Perdido Key Chamber Tacky Tinseltown Christmas Party

Friday, Dec 9th at 6pm

Flora Bama Yacht Club

Celebrate the end of a banner year at The Perdido Chamber's Annual Holiday Party. We are celebrating the holidays with fun tacky sweater themed party at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club. Come wearing your tackiest holiday attire! This is one of the most enjoyable events we do all year, don't miss it! Gift certificates, merchandise, and

If you're looking for something festive to do around Perdido Key this year, you won’t be disappointed. While known for it's white sandy beaches and calm, blissful atmosphere, Perdido Key knows how to pull you into the fall spirit! Between stunningly rich harvest fairs and festivals to celebrate the fall season, to witches rides, and live music, you are sure to find an event to fit your needs as mild breezy days turn into cool autumn nights. Be sure to get out and enjoy the perfect Perdido Key weather with any of these fun fall festivities.

Fall Favorites 

Pensacola Seafood Festival

September 23rd-25th

Friday, September 23 | 11AM-11PM

Saturday, September 24 | 10AM-11PM

Sunday, September 25 | 11AM-5PM

Pensacola, FL

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It’s hard to believe that it is already the holiday season. A lot of people have Thanksgiving dinner at home, but we do have locals and people visiting that prefer to go out for Thanksgiving Dinner. I have put together a list of restaurants that are serving Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and some that have a regular menu available. I highly recommend reservations for restaurants serving Thanksgiving Dinner. I hope you have much to be Thankful for this holiday season and all year long.

Thanksgiving Dinner and Regular Menu:

•         Bahama Bob’s | 251-948-2100 | 601 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores
•         Bubba’s Seafood | 251-923-5300 | 28099 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach
•         Fish House | 850-470-0003 | 600 S Barracks St, Pensacola

If you’re looking for something Halloween-y or Harvest-y to do around Perdido Key this year, you won’t be disappointed. The area is known for it’s calm and blissful beach atmosphere, but it gets downright spooky for Halloween! If scares aren’t your thing, there are also stunningly rich harvest fairs and festivals to celebrate the fall season. Mild, breezy days turn into cool autumn nights during the fall, so be sure to get out and enjoy the perfect weather with any of these fun fall festivities. But watch out for ghouls, goblins, and ghosts!

Halloween Events

Boo At The Zoo

October 20, 2019 | 1-4 p.m.

Gulf Coast Zoo

Take a walk on the wild side at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo’s annual Boo At The Zoo! You and your littles can don your scariest

You’ve seen the beautiful photos and you may have even visited our little piece of paradise here on the Gulf Coast.  It is laid back, slow paced and surrounded by white sandy beaches.  But are you curious where exactly this stretch of heaven is located? 

Well, Perdido Key is an unincorporated community in Escambia County, Florida between Pensacola, Florida and Orange Beach, Alabama.  Did you know “Perdido” actually means “lost” in Spanish and Portuguese languages?  It is located on and named for a barrier island in northwest Florida and southeast Alabama.  The Florida district of the Gulf Islands National Seashore includes the east end of the island as well as other Florida islands.  Perdido Key is actually no more than a few hundred yards wide in most

Perdido Key combines a tropical island lifestyle with a small town, homey vibe. That’s why the Perdido Key area offers a range of delicious breakfast spots right near the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches - because what’s more small town than a delicious southern breakfast? Whether you’re recovering from a night on the town with your best gals or prepping for a long day in the sun with the family, we’ve got the best morning goodies for you right in our backyard. So check out these 5 Breakfast Spots You Can’t Miss At Perdido Key - because even at the beach, you gotta bring home the bacon. 

1. Perdido Key Breakfast Club - Perdido Key

You know they’re serving up the best breakfast in town - it’s right in the name! Their menu features a variety of items for

     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

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

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

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