Gulf Islands

United States, Florida

Gulf Islands

LocationUnited States, Florida
RegionFlorida
TypeNational Seashore
Coordinates30.3211°, -87.2304°
Established1971-01-08
Area99.61
Nearest CityPensacola (15 mi)
Major CityPensacola (7 mi)

About Gulf Islands

Stretching across barrier islands from Mississippi to Florida, the Florida district protects pristine Gulf beaches, historic fortifications, and diverse coastal ecosystems near Pensacola. Fort Pickens offers Civil War history while the undeveloped beaches provide swimming, snorkeling, and exceptional wildlife viewing.