Our Favorite Beaches
You don't want to miss out on Pensacola Beach! Long stretch's of white sand beaches, great dining and fun in the sun!
Pensacola Beach is 9 miles from downtown.
554 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadYou don't want to miss out on Pensacola Beach! Long stretch's of white sand beaches, great dining and fun in the sun!
Pensacola Beach is 9 miles from downtown.
Perdido Key Beach is beautiful! Only 5 minutes from our homes near Perdido Key and 15 miles from downtown.
36 locals recommend
Perdido Key Beach
14202 Perdido Key DrPerdido Key Beach is beautiful! Only 5 minutes from our homes near Perdido Key and 15 miles from downtown.
One of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in the Pensacola area. This is a state park and requires a fee or pass but it's worth it because the crowds are smaller.
This beach is less than 5 minutes from our homes in the Perdido area and 16 miles from downtown.
72 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore
13300 Johnson Beach RdOne of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in the Pensacola area. This is a state park and requires a fee or pass but it's worth it because the crowds are smaller.
This beach is less than 5 minutes from our homes in the Perdido area and 16 miles from downtown.
Food Scene
Great places to eat.
Super fun place to dock your boat and eat! Don't miss their sautéed crab claws and Oyster's Rockefeller appetizers! So dang good! And the view is magical!
78 locals recommend
Oyster Bar Restaurant and Marina
13700 River RdSuper fun place to dock your boat and eat! Don't miss their sautéed crab claws and Oyster's Rockefeller appetizers! So dang good! And the view is magical!
Super good food, fresh seafood every day, the pastas are YUMMY as are the fish tacos.
Don't be fooled by the building's exterior. . . it's well worth it!
84 locals recommend
Fisherman's Corner
13486 Perdido Key DrSuper good food, fresh seafood every day, the pastas are YUMMY as are the fish tacos.
Don't be fooled by the building's exterior. . . it's well worth it!
A local favorite in downtown. Fresh catch everyday. If you like fried fish, this is the place for you!
50 locals recommend
Captain Joey Patti's Seafood Restaurant & Deli
1124 W Garden StA local favorite in downtown. Fresh catch everyday. If you like fried fish, this is the place for you!
The Oar House
1000 S Pace BlvdGreat atmosphere right on the water. . . and good food to boot!
Super super yummy breakfast place! We've eaten here twice in the last 2 weeks and I just can't get enough of the deliciousness.
130 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
509 S Palafox StSuper super yummy breakfast place! We've eaten here twice in the last 2 weeks and I just can't get enough of the deliciousness.
Great burgers, sandwiches, etc. Two locations . . . this one is just 1.5 miles from our townhouse (312 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502).
There is another Hub Stacey's at the Point that is right by a boat dock. Enjoy the day on the water then pull up to the dock and grab a delicious bite to eat! (Hub Stacey's at The Point, 5851 Galvez Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507)
65 locals recommend
Hub Stacey's
312 E Government StGreat burgers, sandwiches, etc. Two locations . . . this one is just 1.5 miles from our townhouse (312 E Government St, Pensacola, FL 32502).
There is another Hub Stacey's at the Point that is right by a boat dock. Enjoy the day on the water then pull up to the dock and grab a delicious bite to eat! (Hub Stacey's at The Point, 5851 Galvez Rd, Pensacola, FL 32507)
The Fish House is DELICIOUS! Tons of seating indoor and out. Great view of the water and Pensacola Bay Bridge. The sautéed crab claws are divine. Their house special Grits a Ya Ya was seriously delicious. I also love their strawberry salad; tasted like a summer party in your mouth. You need reservations on the weekend.
217 locals recommend
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StThe Fish House is DELICIOUS! Tons of seating indoor and out. Great view of the water and Pensacola Bay Bridge. The sautéed crab claws are divine. Their house special Grits a Ya Ya was seriously delicious. I also love their strawberry salad; tasted like a summer party in your mouth. You need reservations on the weekend.
This is the first restaurant our son took us to on our first trip to Pensacola. The building isn't much to look at but the BBQ is authentic and yummy!
20 locals recommend
Brother's BBQ
3309 Gulf Beach HwyThis is the first restaurant our son took us to on our first trip to Pensacola. The building isn't much to look at but the BBQ is authentic and yummy!
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StMcGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StSuper popular for lunch and dinner.
Delicious family owned and operated Italian restaurant in downtown. They get super busy on the weekends, so go early but it will totally be worth it!
32 locals recommend
Bonelli's
1217 N 9th AveDelicious family owned and operated Italian restaurant in downtown. They get super busy on the weekends, so go early but it will totally be worth it!
Angelena's is a super delicious upscale Italian restaurant right in the heart of downtown. Definitely a delicious choice any night!
40 locals recommend
Angelena's Ristorante Italiano
101 E Intendencia StAngelena's is a super delicious upscale Italian restaurant right in the heart of downtown. Definitely a delicious choice any night!
One of our favorite places to eat down by Perdido! It's not a fancy restaurant but the seafood is fresh and delicious; especially their house specials. When the weather is warm they have indoor and outdoor seating. And live music every night!!!! So fun!
47 locals recommend
The Point Restaurant
14340 Innerarity Point RdOne of our favorite places to eat down by Perdido! It's not a fancy restaurant but the seafood is fresh and delicious; especially their house specials. When the weather is warm they have indoor and outdoor seating. And live music every night!!!! So fun!
If you are looking for a super nice and incredibly delicious dinner, you should try the Iron!
123 locals recommend
Restaurant Iron
22 N Palafox StIf you are looking for a super nice and incredibly delicious dinner, you should try the Iron!
Islander Food Shack
13818 Perdido Key DrBest burgers around!
Sake is incredible! Best sushi and hibachi in Pensacola. We LOVE to eat here!
20 locals recommend
Sake Cafe Pensacola
4880 N 9th AveSake is incredible! Best sushi and hibachi in Pensacola. We LOVE to eat here!
End Of The Line Cafe
610 E Wright StSuper yummy vegan food!
Union Public House
36 S Reus StWe love this place! This couple has been running this eatery for the last 17 years and puts their heart and soul into it! Absolutely delicious!
9 locals recommend
Four Seasons Catering & Eatery
212 S Palafox StWe love this place! This couple has been running this eatery for the last 17 years and puts their heart and soul into it! Absolutely delicious!
This place has AMAZING food. We wandered in one day and what a discovery!!! If you are a foody and love great food, you will love George's!
105 locals recommend
George Bistro + Bar
6205 N 9th AveThis place has AMAZING food. We wandered in one day and what a discovery!!! If you are a foody and love great food, you will love George's!
Local Seafood Markets
Our go to spot for buying the yummiest fresh fish, oysters and shrimp!
25 locals recommend
Perdido Bay Seafood
13506 Perdido Key DrOur go to spot for buying the yummiest fresh fish, oysters and shrimp!
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StGreat seafood market for those in the downtown area.
Markets
Favorite grocery stores to get all the supplies you need for your vacation adventures.
Everman's is an awesome natural foods store in downtown. Not only can you pick up the groceries you need, but they have a great food bar, smoothie bar, etc.
81 locals recommend
Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe
315 W Garden StEverman's is an awesome natural foods store in downtown. Not only can you pick up the groceries you need, but they have a great food bar, smoothie bar, etc.
Publix Super Markets are located at various points throughout Pensacola and are high quality lovely places to shop! They also have great food bars and make delicious sandwiches for a picnic lunch on the beach!
49 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Shops at Perdido Key
13390 Perdido Key DrPublix Super Markets are located at various points throughout Pensacola and are high quality lovely places to shop! They also have great food bars and make delicious sandwiches for a picnic lunch on the beach!
Outdoor Adventure Rentals Etc.
Lost Key Outdoors
12890 Gulf Beach HighwayOutcast Bait & Tackle
3520 Barrancas AveGood place to rent all your fishing gear.
Other Cool Things to Do
The museum is AMAZING and if you are here during one of the Blue Angels practice dates, that is well worth the time!!!! So cool!
Since COVID, the museum is only open to people/families that have a DOD ID badge. Hopefully it will open to the public soon!
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdThe museum is AMAZING and if you are here during one of the Blue Angels practice dates, that is well worth the time!!!! So cool!
Since COVID, the museum is only open to people/families that have a DOD ID badge. Hopefully it will open to the public soon!
Downtown Pensacola has tons of shops, restaurants and fun things to look at. Totally worth an afternoon stroll if not longer!
212 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown Pensacola has tons of shops, restaurants and fun things to look at. Totally worth an afternoon stroll if not longer!
Another fun place to explore while you are in the Pensacola area.
266 locals recommend
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyAnother fun place to explore while you are in the Pensacola area.
Grizzly Axes
6300 N Davis HwyFun place to go ax throwing!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
5007 N Davis HwyAnother fun option especially on a rainy day!
Cordova Mall
5100 N 9th AveOWA Entertainment Destination
101 South Owa BoulevardFun place to spend an afternoon!
Tanger Outlets Foley
2601 S McKenzie StThis is a good outlet mall with some great shops!
Fast Eddies Fun Center
505 W Michigan AveThese guys have an arcade and go cart racing!
Barnacle Bob's Bait & Tackle
Bait and Tackle shop close to our Waterfront Sunsets house.
Spa Day
If you are wanting a little pampering during your trip to Pensacola, this is the place to go!
7 locals recommend
Stay The Spa
240 S Jefferson StIf you are wanting a little pampering during your trip to Pensacola, this is the place to go!