Guidebook for Pensacola Beach
Food Scene
Quaint local breakfast spot with great service & yummy menu -they also sell local art!
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Native Cafe
45A Via De Luna DrQuaint local breakfast spot with great service & yummy menu -they also sell local art!
Great menu, fresh eats - our fav is the mexican salad (large enough to share) and the guacamole & salsa are on point! Can't go wrong here -everything is good :) Located on the boardwalk (parking in season can be rough) so taking the trolley or biking can be good options...
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Flower Cafe
Great menu, fresh eats - our fav is the mexican salad (large enough to share) and the guacamole & salsa are on point! Can't go wrong here -everything is good :) Located on the boardwalk (parking in season can be rough) so taking the trolley or biking can be good options...
Very casual - Simple local place with good sandwiches ... no fried food on the menu. They also deliver which is convenient if you have kids to put to bed! Decent view of the sound...
The Unnamed Restaurant
500 Quietwater Beach RoadVery casual - Simple local place with good sandwiches ... no fried food on the menu. They also deliver which is convenient if you have kids to put to bed! Decent view of the sound...
A more upscale environment and menu for beach dining. Nice view of the sound - decent bar scene while also okay for families. The often have live music in the evenings on the deck dining area...
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdA more upscale environment and menu for beach dining. Nice view of the sound - decent bar scene while also okay for families. The often have live music in the evenings on the deck dining area...
This is the closest restaurant to the house - it's just over a mile away (we often walk there - but we like walking :) parking in season can be rough - so biking or walking or trolley is a good route... Very family friendly - there's a playground near the downstairs seating area. Often live music downstairs as well. Good oysters. Lots of fried food options - good fresh fish.
292 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdThis is the closest restaurant to the house - it's just over a mile away (we often walk there - but we like walking :) parking in season can be rough - so biking or walking or trolley is a good route... Very family friendly - there's a playground near the downstairs seating area. Often live music downstairs as well. Good oysters. Lots of fried food options - good fresh fish.
Great view of the sound - cool atmosphere with outdoor furniture and fire pits on the lawn overlooking the sound.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Fish Blue Fish Pensacola Beach
5 Via De Luna DrGreat view of the sound - cool atmosphere with outdoor furniture and fire pits on the lawn overlooking the sound.
Crabs
6 Casino Beach BoardwalkVery touristy spot on the Gulf...
Family friendly during daytime hours - playground & volleyball courts - outdoor seating overlooking the sound. Live music in the evening hours and a happening spot for night life - famous for their version of a long island iced tea ...the "diesel fuel" - served in a large glass jar that you can take home as a souvenir ...consume at your own risk
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdFamily friendly during daytime hours - playground & volleyball courts - outdoor seating overlooking the sound. Live music in the evening hours and a happening spot for night life - famous for their version of a long island iced tea ...the "diesel fuel" - served in a large glass jar that you can take home as a souvenir ...consume at your own risk
Restaurant located in the Hilton garden inn - good if you want to let the kids play in the pool. Good sushi.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H2O
12 Via De Luna DrRestaurant located in the Hilton garden inn - good if you want to let the kids play in the pool. Good sushi.
Decent food and bar scene - on the gulf side :)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
165 Fort Pickens RdDecent food and bar scene - on the gulf side :)
My husbands fav pizza :) very good & located on the boardwalk
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Papa's Pizza
400 Quietwater Beach RdMy husbands fav pizza :) very good & located on the boardwalk
Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant
2 Via De Luna Drtypical sports bar
one of our fav lunch or early dinner spots in downtown Pensacola - lots of shops nearby to check out while in the area
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas
407 S Palafox Stone of our fav lunch or early dinner spots in downtown Pensacola - lots of shops nearby to check out while in the area
Great upscale local tapas restaurant in downtown Pensacola - amazing menu and incredible service ... one of our fav spots!
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Global Grill
27 Palafox PlGreat upscale local tapas restaurant in downtown Pensacola - amazing menu and incredible service ... one of our fav spots!
Very upscale - downtown Pensacola, great for a fancy date night :)
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jackson's Steakhouse
400 S Palafox StVery upscale - downtown Pensacola, great for a fancy date night :)
good sushi, service and great menu in addition to the sushi bar - a nicer place... great for a date or a group - cool location in downtown Pensacola
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dharma Blue
300 S Alcaniz Stgood sushi, service and great menu in addition to the sushi bar - a nicer place... great for a date or a group - cool location in downtown Pensacola
best sushi! and yummy ramen - small place, excellent service, great location in the heart of downtown Pensacola
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nom Sushi Izakaya
410 S Palafox Stbest sushi! and yummy ramen - small place, excellent service, great location in the heart of downtown Pensacola
large seafood restaurant overlooking the bay :)
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fish House
600 S Barracks Stlarge seafood restaurant overlooking the bay :)
small dinner with good grouper sandwhiches -locally owned Pensacola classic spot
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jerry's Drive In
2815 E Cervantes Stsmall dinner with good grouper sandwhiches -locally owned Pensacola classic spot
Drinks & Nightlife
Located on the boardwalk, live music
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capt'n Fun Beach Club
400 Quietwater Beach RdLocated on the boardwalk, live music
Enjoy the classic Pensacola beach "bushwhacker" (a delish adult milkshake ;) at this local spot
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandshaker Lounge
731 Pensacola Beach BlvdEnjoy the classic Pensacola beach "bushwhacker" (a delish adult milkshake ;) at this local spot
Paddy O'Leary's Irish Pub
49 Via De Luna DrLocal spot - bit of a dive bar
Break Beach Bar
65 Via De Luna DrAnother local bar in this "strip" pool tables some live music
Upstairs deck with live music, pool tables and other games - also a bit of a dive bar
Islander Bar & Lounge
43 Via De Luna DrUpstairs deck with live music, pool tables and other games - also a bit of a dive bar
View of the sound, live music, family friendly during the day
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradise Bar & Grill
21 Via De Luna DrView of the sound, live music, family friendly during the day
Located on the boardwalk (a great place to check out for shopping, restaurants and entertainment)
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar
400 Quietwater Beach RoadLocated on the boardwalk (a great place to check out for shopping, restaurants and entertainment)
Located on casino beach -decent bar scene... pretty touristy
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dock
4 Casino Beach BoardwalkLocated on casino beach -decent bar scene... pretty touristy
Several bar scenes all in one - something for everyone in a historic location and building... we like the piano bar & patio :)
pool tables & arcade, as well as live music and another room with a DJ
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seville Quarter
130 E Government StSeveral bar scenes all in one - something for everyone in a historic location and building... we like the piano bar & patio :)
pool tables & arcade, as well as live music and another room with a DJ
Parks & Nature
One of our favorite places to explore :) Check out the historic Forts (great to explore just before sunset during the summer! Bring the bikes down to ride around - cool trails around the camping sites and a nice little museum
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gulf Islands National Seashore
1400 Fort Pickens RoadOne of our favorite places to explore :) Check out the historic Forts (great to explore just before sunset during the summer! Bring the bikes down to ride around - cool trails around the camping sites and a nice little museum
If you care to venture in to town and check out this historic spot you can climb the stairs to the top ( a workout! no flip flops permitted) the view of the Gulf pass is spectacular - wonderful at sunset... there are also some walking trails and the oldest oak tree, a beach on the bay to walk and play and a little gift shop (this is a great stop if you also want to check out the Naval Aviation Museum as both are on the Pensacola Navy base : )
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
2081 Radford BlvdIf you care to venture in to town and check out this historic spot you can climb the stairs to the top ( a workout! no flip flops permitted) the view of the Gulf pass is spectacular - wonderful at sunset... there are also some walking trails and the oldest oak tree, a beach on the bay to walk and play and a little gift shop (this is a great stop if you also want to check out the Naval Aviation Museum as both are on the Pensacola Navy base : )
Shopping
Great local shops for clothing, and touristy beach shops as well - lots of restaurants and bars too
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boardwalk station
Great local shops for clothing, and touristy beach shops as well - lots of restaurants and bars too
Essentials
closest place for any essentials needed -wine, beer, drinks, charcoal etc... all of course a bit up-charged but good in a pinch :)
Tom Thumb
1000 Fort Pickens Rdclosest place for any essentials needed -wine, beer, drinks, charcoal etc... all of course a bit up-charged but good in a pinch :)
Entertainment & Activities
Cute little place for kids and families
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tiki Island Family Golf
2 Via De Luna DrCute little place for kids and families
Zoológico de Gulf Breeze
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyParque de Aventuras Marinas Gulfarium
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat for a rainy day for kids who need to bounce around :) you can leave the kiddos for a kid free day!!
The Funplex of Gulf Breeze
3123 Gulf Breeze PkwyGreat for a rainy day for kids who need to bounce around :) you can leave the kiddos for a kid free day!!
www.breathepcola.com for full schdule - a variety of classes for all levels and a welcoming place in the heart of downtown pensacola - enjoy a beer after class at the local brewery next door or walk to dinner at one of the many restaurants surrounding the park :)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center
505 S Adams Stwww.breathepcola.com for full schdule - a variety of classes for all levels and a welcoming place in the heart of downtown pensacola - enjoy a beer after class at the local brewery next door or walk to dinner at one of the many restaurants surrounding the park :)
Arts & Culture
naval aviation museum
A cool place to bring the kids on a rainy (or really hot) day :)