Guidebook for Pensacola Beach
Food Scene
This is the most formal restaurant on the island and is very popular so make a reservation. It has a formal air-conditioned dining room or you can eat in the bar area overlooking the sound. Good selection of cocktails. Plenty of parking.
223 locals recommend
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdThis is the most formal restaurant on the island and is very popular so make a reservation. It has a formal air-conditioned dining room or you can eat in the bar area overlooking the sound. Good selection of cocktails. Plenty of parking.
Papa's Pizza
400 Quietwater Beach RdGreat Pizza.
This is my favorite restaurant in Pensacola and worth the drive from Pensacola Beach. They have a tapas menu. Great dessert menu. I would recommend a reservation. A bit on the expensive side.
160 locals recommend
Global Grill
27 Palafox PlThis is my favorite restaurant in Pensacola and worth the drive from Pensacola Beach. They have a tapas menu. Great dessert menu. I would recommend a reservation. A bit on the expensive side.
Publix
28103 Perdido Beach BlvdClosest grocery store. Also has a good selection of beach necessities.
My favorite breakfast/brunch place in Pensacola. It is located on the main-land just after the bridge. Can be quite busy.
77 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
721 E Gregory StMy favorite breakfast/brunch place in Pensacola. It is located on the main-land just after the bridge. Can be quite busy.
Restaurant Iron
22 N Palafox StDrinks & Nightlife
Peg Leg Pete's is always busy and for good reason. Also it is with-in walking distance of the condo so no designated driver needed.
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdPeg Leg Pete's is always busy and for good reason. Also it is with-in walking distance of the condo so no designated driver needed.
They have a big selection of alcoholic "slushy" drinks. The best thing about Bamboo Willie's is the live music. This is an adult venue, you will be carded to go in.
25 locals recommend
Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar
400 Quietwater Beach RoadThey have a big selection of alcoholic "slushy" drinks. The best thing about Bamboo Willie's is the live music. This is an adult venue, you will be carded to go in.
Sandshaker Lounge
731 Pensacola Beach BlvdEverything Else
Flounder's has it all. Good food, good selection of drinks, live music, beach. Parking can be difficult in peak season so take the trolley. Located at the boardwalk. Try their onion ring stack, you will only need one to share as it is massive. Complimentary, delicious honey butter rolls.
216 locals recommend
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdFlounder's has it all. Good food, good selection of drinks, live music, beach. Parking can be difficult in peak season so take the trolley. Located at the boardwalk. Try their onion ring stack, you will only need one to share as it is massive. Complimentary, delicious honey butter rolls.
Good selection of eateries for all budgets. Good shops. Easy to get to on the free trolley. Also close to a very quiet, shallow beach that is great for small children and aplace where you can rent jet-skis, etc.
9 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Pensacola Beach BoardwalkGood selection of eateries for all budgets. Good shops. Easy to get to on the free trolley. Also close to a very quiet, shallow beach that is great for small children and aplace where you can rent jet-skis, etc.
Arts & Culture
Everybody who visits Pensacola should make the trip out to the Naval Aviation Station. The Aviation museum is fantastic and there is also a lighthouse that you can visit.
Great Family day out.
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdEverybody who visits Pensacola should make the trip out to the Naval Aviation Station. The Aviation museum is fantastic and there is also a lighthouse that you can visit.
Great Family day out.
Entertainment & Activities
Radical Rides
444 Pensacola Beach BlvdJet-skis, para-sailing.
Shopping
Beach essentials, beer, basic groceries. Open 24/7/365. Located with-in very easy walking distance of the condo.
Tom Thumb
1000 Fort Pickens RdBeach essentials, beer, basic groceries. Open 24/7/365. Located with-in very easy walking distance of the condo.
Cordova Mall
5100 N 9th AveAll the usual stores and eateries are located here.
I love farmers markets and this one doesn't disappoint. It takes place on Saturday 9am till 2pm. Get there early for the best selection.
165 locals recommend
Palafox Market
121 N Palafox StI love farmers markets and this one doesn't disappoint. It takes place on Saturday 9am till 2pm. Get there early for the best selection.
Palafox St is one of America's "10 greatest streets" and has deep roots in the city's past. It has many fine eateries and great boutique stores and galleries. One Friday each month it is closed to traffic for "Gallery Night".
7 locals recommend
South Palafox Street
South Palafox StreetPalafox St is one of America's "10 greatest streets" and has deep roots in the city's past. It has many fine eateries and great boutique stores and galleries. One Friday each month it is closed to traffic for "Gallery Night".
Sightseeing
I take all my out of town family and friends to Fort Pickens, and I haven't met anyone yet who hasn't had a good time there. The Fort and battlements are well preserved with a self guided tour available.
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdI take all my out of town family and friends to Fort Pickens, and I haven't met anyone yet who hasn't had a good time there. The Fort and battlements are well preserved with a self guided tour available.