Golf

The bay area has a number of award-winning and picturesque golf courses. Some offer beach views, and others are local haunts.

Club at Hidden Creek. Hidden Creek is known for its lush landscape, rolling terrain, and scenic layout. The public course, designed by Ron Garl, offers challenging play for all levels of golfers with water throughout and well-guarded greens. It's rated one of the “Top 201 Courses to Play in North America” by Golf Digest. A natural grass practice facility with driving, putting, and chipping areas offers another unique feature. 3070 PGA Blvd., Navarre, Florida, 32566. 850/939–4604; www.theclubathiddencreek.com. From $25.

Lost Key Golf Club. Framed by the natural beauty of Perdido Key, Lost Key is a short drive from downtown Pensacola, near the Florida/Alabama border. This Arnold Palmer Signature Design Course was the first golf course in the world to be certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. Each hole of this course, which is open to the public, has five sets of tees to challenge all skill levels. The clubhouse has a full-service golf shop, men’s and ladies' locker room facilities with lounge areas, and a restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating and panoramic views of the golf course.

625 Lost Key Dr., Perdido Key, Florida, 32507. 850/549–2161; 888/256–7853; www.lostkey.com. From $39.