Big Lagoon State Park
A state park on the shore of Big Lagoon with boardwalks, marshes and an observation tower, where you can kayak and watch birds.
The park lies on the north shore of Big Lagoon, southwest of Pensacola, across from Perdido Key. It has salt marshes, pine forest and small beaches. A boardwalk leads to a four-story observation tower with views over the lagoon and the Gulf Islands National Seashore on the opposite shore. It is good for kayaking, fishing, camping and birdwatching, and migratory birds are often seen in winter. Entry costs about $6 per vehicle, and the drive from downtown takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Daily 08:00 until sunset
Nearby sights
- Pensacola Lighthouse
- National Naval Aviation Museum
- Fort Barrancas
- Fort Pickens
- Joe Patti's Seafood
- Blue Wahoos Stadium
- Plaza Ferdinand VII
- Saenger Theatre