Why you'd want to live in Perdido Key/Pensacola

ur Gulf Islands National Seashore was named “Best Beach in Florida” in 2015 by USA Today … Come explore, relax, or be adventurous with us! Go kayaking, charter a boat, watch the dolphins, walk a trail, spend time on the beach, eat some fresh seafood, then see what you can find to do in the afternoon. There is so much to do on Perdido Key, you can spend a lifetime doing it. With an average temperature of 75 degrees and 343 days of sunshine, it’s surprising the key is a long-hidden retreat that blends together both year-round outdoor activities and an authentic laid-back lifestyle uniquely its own. But we’re not complaining; we like surprises like that, and you will too. Perdido Key’s literal translation means “Lost Key,” so named by the early Spanish who discovered it in 1693. Until then, the Key was the well-kept secret of gulf coast Native Americans – Perdido Key’s first inhabitants. Bridges link Perdido Key to the Florida mainland and neighboring Alabama. Those who make the short drive across the water will agree that this “Lost” island is definitely worth discovering. Perdido Key is a barrier island in northwest Florida featuring miles of beaches and nature trails. The Key is connected to the east by a bridge to the city of Pensacola, Florida, and to the west by a bridge to Orange Beach, Alabama.