Gulf Coast Travel

When we moved to Pensacola a few years ago, I heard about Community Maritime Park but wasn’t exactly sure where or what it was. I mean a park behind the local minor league stadium, what? […]

Since moving to the Pensacola area, I have wanted to find time to visit the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Disclaimer: We were provided tickets for our visit in exchange for […]

Three years ago, faced with moving out of the house we rented in Metairie for the last 7  years, our family decided to make a huge move and head east to Pensacola. There were many […]

If you are gluten-free, you know how hard it is to find delicious baked goods. There are many things out there, but sometimes they miss the mark or aren’t made in a dedicated gluten-free facility […]

Did you know that there is a great little amusement park just an hour from Pensacola and a few hours from New Orleans on the Alabama Gulf Coast? There is and makes a great day […]

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” I’ve been seeing Sweet Cone Alabama pop up on Instagram for the last few months. Today, while out running errands, my 11-year-old was like, mom, […]

The Infinity Science Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is a great day trip from New Orleans. Located next to the Mississippi Welcome Center, Infinity also serves as the official NASA’s Stennis […]

Growing up in New Orleans, Mardi Gras, one of our family’s favorite times of the year. The floats, the parades, the fun. When we moved to Pensacola, the kids had to make sure Mardi Gras […]

It’s time to ring in the New Year and celebrate 2020! Having kids means celebrating New Year’s a little differently. You either have to include them in the party or find a sitter, which can […]

It’s Christmas time and the Eastern Shore is FULL of fun, free and family friendly Christmas events all season long. Free Eastern Shore Holiday Light Shows and Tree Lighting Ceremonies Tree Lighting at The Fort […]

Christmas is expensive. The presents, the food, the fun, everywhere you turn someone wants you to spend more money. Well your Christmas fun doesn’t have to be expensive. Why? Because we live in an area […]

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus…. It’s that time of year, Christmas decorations are starting to pop up all over town, and Santa will be arriving soon. Here’s the ultimate guide on where […]

It’s the time of year where everything goes bump in the night, where ghostly friends come out to play and everyone wants to be scared. To help you have a spooky good time this Halloween […]

Trunk or treats are a great safe way to have Halloween fun in Pensacola without having to worry about venturing through neighborhoods with not enough lights or sidewalks. Not only do they offer a safe […]

It’s only one week until Halloween! Do you have your costumes ready? Ready to have some spooky fun? This week is FILL to the brim with spooky Halloween Events in and around Pensacola that you […]

It’s that time of year again where we hope the weather starts to get cooler and pumpkins show up EVERYWHERE! One of our favorite things to do this time of year is to visit local […]

One of our favorite attractions in Pensacola is the National Naval Aviation Museum There is so much to see and do here, from flight simulators, to learning about the rich history of our country, naval […]

When I heard a park by the Pensacola airport where kids can watch the planes land and take off, I knew I just had to visit. Aviation Discovery Park is the name and this place […]

Fourth of July is a just a few days away. Crazy right? Summer is just flying by.  In our family we celebrate with food, family and either a day at the beach or pool party. […]

The weather is getting warmer, the trees are coming back to life, the grass is getting greener – that means it’s spring in Pensacola and Easter is just a few short weeks away. Here is […]

Having fun with kids can be expensive. Very, very expensive. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are 40+ free things to do in Pensacola with kids listed below. So get out there […]

The kids are back in school, the tourist are leaving, and we still have at least two or three more months of summer weather. Now is the time to enjoy the fun Pensacola has to […]

When you ask in any local mom’s group where the best parks and playgrounds are in Pensacola, Perdido Kids Park is at the top of that list. There is good reason for this, the park […]

A few years ago, I got tired of paying for country club membership just to use the pool area for the summer.  I got season passes to Gulf Island Waterpark instead and we go every […]

You never know what the weather is going to do in Pensacola. Summers are HOT and rainy and winters are cold and well sometimes rainy too and sometimes you just need to have some fun […]

When we first started venturing out with two kids, I remember the drama involved with long trips with two kids in a car.  We started doing day trips from New Orleans and overnight trips to […]

Yesterday on our way to Ft. Pickens we stumbled upon this adorable little beach park. We are always on the lookout for great attractions in Pensacola that are perfect for kids. This is one we […]

Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags and is rich in history and culture. These museums and historical sites tell the story of Pensacola’s past, present and future. Looking for something to do […]

I love birds. Growing up we had cockatiels, cockatoos and African Greys. There was even a time where we raised baby birds. And while I can’t have one of my own at the moment, I […]

Instead of Kids Eat Free promotions, some local Pensacola Restaurants do special kids meal deals during the week. While they aren’t free, they are cheap and will help you save money when eating out with […]

You don’t want to cook, you just want a break and have someone cook for you. Yet, you’re on a budget and cost is a big factor because let’s face it eating out with kids […]

I had heard about Lulu’s for the last few years. Everyone I talked to RAVED about their food allergy menu and said this was a must do when traveling to the Alabama Gulf Coast. We’ve […]

Summer sometimes seems insanely busy between camps, end of the year festivities, and life. It’s really hard to slow down and make summer memories. So here are day trip attractions that are within three hours […]