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West Perdido Key Beach
4.7★ · 24 Google ratings · Pensacola, Alabama
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Access
6am to 9pm
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Sand
280 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 9am
Map of West Perdido Key Beach
Guide
Good to know
Expect fewer crowds
This beach stays relatively quiet compared to busier Gulf Coast options, making it good for peaceful visits.
Visit for sunsets or sunrises
The sunset views are described as spectacular and magical, worth an evening or early morning trip.
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills up quickly, especially on busy days, despite the low $2-$3 entry fee.
Bring your own supplies
Real bathrooms are closed, with only porta potties available, so plan accordingly or bring what you need.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
84°F · mostly clear
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.5 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the N
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 11:33 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:32 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 15619 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at West Perdido Key Beach?
100 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does West Perdido Key Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is West Perdido Key Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 9am and the busiest at Fri 10am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
