Area Information

Explore Perdido Key, Florida. This 247 acre Barrier Island was named by the Spanish who discovered the area in 1693.  The literal translation of Perdido is ‘Lost’ and so is referred to as Lost Key by many area residents and businesses.  Discover the hidden treasure that is Perdido Key!

The gorgeous emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico entice the young, the old and everyone in between! Perdido Key beaches are among the top beaches in the entire country and the community embraces a laid back beach style.

The perfect family getaway, Perdido Key is nestled between Pensacola, Florida and Gulf Shores, Alabama, offering you a myriad of fun activities and attractions in addition to those on the Key, which include diving, fishing, boating, dolphin watching and more. Continue your exploration at one of our two Florida State Parks or the Gulf Islands National Seashore, which preserves 60% of our sixteen miles of sugar-white sand beaches.

Golfers may choose from nine nearby golf courses, some designed by Arnold Palmer and Jerry Pate. If pampering is what you seek, try any of our salon spas to full-service resort spas.

Local dining here on the Key, and down the street in coastal Alabama, offers a delectable mix of options. Search your favorite fare from our restaurant guide to the left.

With an annual average temperature of 75 degrees, 343 days of sunshine and all these wonderful activities, it is no wonder we were voted one of the top 20 beaches in the United States and the ideal place for your next beach vacation!