Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Pensacola Beach

A playground set in the sand on the sound side, with shallow water nearby for wading once the climbing is done.

Ropes for the smallest climbers, a splash pad, then go-karts and zip rails for the bigger ones. Height limits apply ride by ride.

Tunnels and batteries in an old fort to explore, and junior-ranger booklets that give kids a job while they do.

A walk out over the Gulf to look for fish, sea turtles and dolphins, with fishing supplies there if the kids want to try.

Alien-themed mini golf with an arcade and ice cream, so the round ends with a cone.