Joy's Guidebook
Food scene
The Oar House
1000 S Pace BlvdGreat ambiance and seafood!
Great views of the water and boats if sitting outside.
180 locals recommend
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StGreat views of the water and boats if sitting outside.
Every Wed in July they offer a free scoop!
7 locals recommend
Peterbrooke Chocolatier Pensacola Palafox
112 Palafox PlEvery Wed in July they offer a free scoop!
Crabs
6 Casino Beach BoardwalkGreat views and food.
Red Fish Blue Fish Pensacola Beach
5 Via De Luna DrIf you want a great cup of coffee, be sure to stop in at Fosko’s.
64 locals recommend
Fosko Coffee Barre
8 S Palafox PlIf you want a great cup of coffee, be sure to stop in at Fosko’s.
Al's Beach Club
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBest fries in town.
Beautiful sunset views while you eat. Great seafood! There’s a little sandy playground area for the kiddos as well.
83 locals recommend
Sunset Grille
14050 Canal A WayBeautiful sunset views while you eat. Great seafood! There’s a little sandy playground area for the kiddos as well.
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StFresh seafood
Fresh seafood market. Save your receipt and head across the street to J W Renfroe’s Pecan Shop and save 10% and your purchase there by showing your Joe Patti’s receipt.
295 locals recommend
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StFresh seafood market. Save your receipt and head across the street to J W Renfroe’s Pecan Shop and save 10% and your purchase there by showing your Joe Patti’s receipt.
Boating
Boat ramp just 1 mile from the house with parking for your vehicle/trailer while you’re out on the water.
10 locals recommend
Navy Point Boat Ramp
Sunset Avenue and SE Syrcle DriveBoat ramp just 1 mile from the house with parking for your vehicle/trailer while you’re out on the water.
Kayaking
Nearby park offers a kayak launch, playground, picnic area, and book swap.
404 S Second St
404 South Second StreetSightseeing
750 Commendencia St
750 Commendencia StreetVeterans Memorial Park Pensacola
200 S 10th AveA great place to take the kiddos if you’re looking for something to do other than the beach.
266 locals recommend
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyA great place to take the kiddos if you’re looking for something to do other than the beach.
Busiest days are rainy days because many people think it’s an indoor attraction. It is an outdoor park. Also tickets can be purchased for a certain day and used for up to a year from purchase. I’d recommend purchasing them for a discounted day and use them on whichever day works best for your schedule.
232 locals recommend
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEBusiest days are rainy days because many people think it’s an indoor attraction. It is an outdoor park. Also tickets can be purchased for a certain day and used for up to a year from purchase. I’d recommend purchasing them for a discounted day and use them on whichever day works best for your schedule.
A fun and affordable activity to enjoy as a family. Located just 18min drive from the house.
https://www.bluedolphincruises.com/
7 locals recommend
Blue Dolphin Cruises
10121 Sinton DriveA fun and affordable activity to enjoy as a family. Located just 18min drive from the house.
https://www.bluedolphincruises.com/
Great for all ages! Full of history and interactive. Entrance fee will get you a tour of the ship and submarine. $5 parking.
166 locals recommend
USS Alabama
2703 Battleship PkwyGreat for all ages! Full of history and interactive. Entrance fee will get you a tour of the ship and submarine. $5 parking.
Great place to spend a rainy day. Free admission and a great cafe on site with good sandwiches.
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdGreat place to spend a rainy day. Free admission and a great cafe on site with good sandwiches.
Car wash/vacuum
Great place nearby to vacuum all that beach sand out of your vehicle.
Caliber Car Wash
516 North Navy BoulevardA great place to vacuum out all that beach sand in place of using the house vacuum.