Take Your Huckleberry Friend on a Night to Remember: 10 Unforgettable Date Night Ideas in Pensacola

  1. Set sail on a sunset catamaran cruise, sipping on wine and taking in the breathtaking views of the bay. You can find a catamaran sail boats are available for rental, such as this one: https://www.sailpensacola.com/sunset-sail/ or this one: https://www.pensacolasailingcharters.com/sunset-sail/

  2. Climb to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum, and make a wish while overlooking the city. The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum offers tours of the lighthouse and exhibits on the history of the lighthouse and the area. https://www.pensacolalighthouse.org/

  3. Get spooked on a ghost tour as you explore the historic district, learning about the eerie past of the area. Ghost tours are available to explore the haunted history of the area. https://www.visitpensacola.com/things-to-do/history-heritage/

  4. Indulge in a delicious seafood dinner at one of Pensacola's renowned restaurants, and make sure to try the famous local oysters. Some options include: https://www.fishhousepensacola.com/ or https://www.atlasoysterhouse.com/

  5. Laugh and be entertained at a play or concert at the beautiful and historic Saenger Theatre. The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and comedy shows. https://www.pensacolasaenger.com/

  6. Take a romantic stroll or bike ride on the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and street performers on the other. https://www.visitpensacola.com/listing/pensacola-beach-boardwalk/

  7. Immerse yourself in naval aviation history at the National Naval Aviation Museum, and snap a photo in front of your favorite aircraft. https://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/

  8. Get hands-on and learn to cook a gourmet meal together at a local culinary school. Pensacola has many culinary schools that offer cooking classes for couples, such as this one: https://www.kitchenchickscooking.com/couples-cooking-classes/

  9. Go stargazing at the Gulf Islands National Seashore and try to spot a shooting star. https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/stargazing.htm

  10. Enjoy live music performances at one of Pensacola's lively bars and clubs, and dance the night away. Some options include: https://www.vinylmusichall.com/ or https://www.sevillequarter.com/entertainment

These date night ideas are just a mere sampling of all the possibilities in Downtown Pensacola: there's such a lot of world to see- we're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend…