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Sightseeing
Pensacola Beach is 10 mins away from your guest suite.
Pensacola Beach is home to some of the Gulf Coast’s most pristine beaches, and is a travel destination for people from all over the world. Family vacationers, destination wedding seekers, road trippers, outdoor enthusiasts-all can find something unique on our shores. We like to think that our resort town has something for everyone. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all, and come as you are.
There are a number of restaurants and pubs. You can rent jet skis or a kayak if you like.
554 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadPensacola Beach is 10 mins away from your guest suite.
Pensacola Beach is home to some of the Gulf Coast’s most pristine beaches, and is a travel destination for people from all over the world. Family vacationers, destination wedding seekers, road trippers, outdoor enthusiasts-all can find something unique on our shores. We like to think that our resort town has something for everyone. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all, and come as you are.
There are a number of restaurants and pubs. You can rent jet skis or a kayak if you like.
My favorite beach near Gulf Breeze. It is less crowded with tourists and less traffic.
We invite you to venture to Florida’s Panhandle. Slow down and discover the uncrowded, unspoiled and unhurried natural beauty and charm of Navarre Beach. Here you’ll find a relaxing blend of waterfront beauty and backwoods adventure that begs to be explored on your next Florida vacation.
172 locals recommend
Navarre Beach
My favorite beach near Gulf Breeze. It is less crowded with tourists and less traffic.
We invite you to venture to Florida’s Panhandle. Slow down and discover the uncrowded, unspoiled and unhurried natural beauty and charm of Navarre Beach. Here you’ll find a relaxing blend of waterfront beauty and backwoods adventure that begs to be explored on your next Florida vacation.
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to over 800 animals from nearly every continent and of almost every size – from 1-ounce budgies to 6,000-pound rhinos. Learn more about all of them, especially the featured animals.
266 locals recommend
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyThe Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to over 800 animals from nearly every continent and of almost every size – from 1-ounce budgies to 6,000-pound rhinos. Learn more about all of them, especially the featured animals.
We invite you to venture to Florida’s Panhandle. Slow down and discover the uncrowded, unspoiled and unhurried natural beauty and charm of the Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve. It has many trails for walking and also for riding your bicycle. See what this area looks like without all the homes and roads.
50 locals recommend
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
1801 Gulf Breeze PkwyWe invite you to venture to Florida’s Panhandle. Slow down and discover the uncrowded, unspoiled and unhurried natural beauty and charm of the Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve. It has many trails for walking and also for riding your bicycle. See what this area looks like without all the homes and roads.
See historic Fort Pickens at the guarding the entrance to Pensacola Bay. Do have to pay to go into the area but it is a very nice way to spend an afternoon exploring the area around the Fort. The is a gift shop in the Fort.
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdSee historic Fort Pickens at the guarding the entrance to Pensacola Bay. Do have to pay to go into the area but it is a very nice way to spend an afternoon exploring the area around the Fort. The is a gift shop in the Fort.
Located in Foley, Alabama is a Tanger Outlet Mall. Only 50 minute drive from your guest suite. Many famous brands have outlet stores there. If you need a day of shopping this is a good place to go.
287 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Foley
2601 S McKenzie StLocated in Foley, Alabama is a Tanger Outlet Mall. Only 50 minute drive from your guest suite. Many famous brands have outlet stores there. If you need a day of shopping this is a good place to go.
This is the largest Mall in Pensacola. All the usual stores with both Dillard's and Belk Department Stores.
106 locals recommend
Cordova Mall
5100 N 9th AveThis is the largest Mall in Pensacola. All the usual stores with both Dillard's and Belk Department Stores.
If you like to see planes up close. This a the place to go. Fun for both adults and children.
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdIf you like to see planes up close. This a the place to go. Fun for both adults and children.
NAS Pensacola/Forrest Sherman Field
Naval Air Station at Pensacola.
Seville Quarter
130 E Government StA complex of bars and pubs. Lots of live music and dancing.
Alligator Alley
19950 Co Rd 71Food scene
Grand Marlin at Pensacola Beach is the best restaurant on the Beach. It is expensive but the food is excellent. Serve Surf and Turf primarily.
223 locals recommend
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdGrand Marlin at Pensacola Beach is the best restaurant on the Beach. It is expensive but the food is excellent. Serve Surf and Turf primarily.
Joe Patti’s is Pensacola destination for those who seek quality seafood and friendly service. People visit from all around the country because they know that here at Joe Patti’s Seafood they will find the best.
295 locals recommend
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StJoe Patti’s is Pensacola destination for those who seek quality seafood and friendly service. People visit from all around the country because they know that here at Joe Patti’s Seafood they will find the best.
Nice inexpensive Mexican Restaurant about 5 minutes drive from your guest suite.
17 locals recommend
Rio Bravo
3755 Gulf Breeze PkwyNice inexpensive Mexican Restaurant about 5 minutes drive from your guest suite.
On the corner of Bayshore Road and Gulf Breeze Parkway. Very close to your guest suite.
15 locals recommend
Taste of Thai Gulf Breeze
2548 Gulf Breeze ParkwayOn the corner of Bayshore Road and Gulf Breeze Parkway. Very close to your guest suite.
Union Public House
36 S Reus StNice upscale pub and restaurant with Southern Cuisine.
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StCaptain Joey Patti's Seafood Restaurant & Deli
1124 W Garden StShan Kishi Japanese Hibachi
804 Gulf Breeze PkwyJaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StEnd Of The Line Cafe
610 E Wright StCity/town information
Fairhope is about a 50 minute drive from your guest suite. It is situated on the east side of Mobile Bay. Has many nice shops and restaurants in the area. If you are looking for a nice day trip it is a nice place to visit.
101 locals recommend
Fairhope
Fairhope is about a 50 minute drive from your guest suite. It is situated on the east side of Mobile Bay. Has many nice shops and restaurants in the area. If you are looking for a nice day trip it is a nice place to visit.
One hour drive from your guest suite. In the harbor you can tour the Battleship Alabama.
38 locals recommend
Mobile
One hour drive from your guest suite. In the harbor you can tour the Battleship Alabama.
Neighborhoods
South Palafox Street in Pensacola has lots of night life and restaurants. It is a 15 minute drive from your guest suite across the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
15 locals recommend
South Palafox Street
South Palafox StreetSouth Palafox Street in Pensacola has lots of night life and restaurants. It is a 15 minute drive from your guest suite across the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar St