Naomi's Guidebook
Food scene
Nick's Boathouse
455 W Main StLocal favorite with water views and live music.
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StGreat water views and outdoor seating.
Bodacious Brew
407 S Palafox StFun rooftop patio plus gift shop. Excellent coffee.
Adonna's Garden St Cafe and Bakery
811 W Garden StGreat place down by the beach for fresh seafood and tons of outdoor seating.
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdGreat place down by the beach for fresh seafood and tons of outdoor seating.
Right on Casino beach by the beach ball with great food options and of course amazing beach views and access! Kid friendly but also lots of bar seat options for adults.
122 locals recommend
Casino beach
41 Fort Pickens RdRight on Casino beach by the beach ball with great food options and of course amazing beach views and access! Kid friendly but also lots of bar seat options for adults.
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StGreat views and food! They get busy so make a reservation ahead.
Union Public House
36 S Reus StNeighborhoods
Seville Quarter & Palafox St capture Pensacola’s downtown historic district
Downtown
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadSightseeing
Absolute must visit. Unique seafood market with a lot more than seafood. You can find gifts, prepared foods, mini market, wine shop, and more!
295 locals recommend
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StAbsolute must visit. Unique seafood market with a lot more than seafood. You can find gifts, prepared foods, mini market, wine shop, and more!
Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park
301 W Main StFort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdA beautiful walking trail set in between downtown Pensacola and the beach in Gulf Breeze.
50 locals recommend
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
1801 Gulf Breeze PkwyA beautiful walking trail set in between downtown Pensacola and the beach in Gulf Breeze.
Pensacola Museum of Art
407 S Jefferson StPensacola Beach Gulf Pier
41 Fort Pickens RdBeautifully preserved natural beaches a little off the beaten path.
18 locals recommend
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Beautifully preserved natural beaches a little off the beaten path.
Catch a Blue Wahoos minor league baseball game with fireworks most Fridays!
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StCatch a Blue Wahoos minor league baseball game with fireworks most Fridays!
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdShopping & more
Blue Morning Gallery
21 S Palafox PlLots of local art here.
Pecans, gifts, and sweet treats! Right across the street from Joe Patties on W Main St.
J W Renfroe Pecan Co
304 East Dennis AvenuePecans, gifts, and sweet treats! Right across the street from Joe Patties on W Main St.
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Pensacola Beach BoardwalkBodacious Bookstore and Cafe
110 E Intendencia StKids
Great park close by for kids!
Corinne Jones Park
Great beach on the sound side. Often called ‘Mom’s beach” due it being so kid friendly. It has a fantastic playground that is completely shaded. Picnic tables and grills available.
10 locals recommend
Quietwater Beach
400 Quietwater Beach RdGreat beach on the sound side. Often called ‘Mom’s beach” due it being so kid friendly. It has a fantastic playground that is completely shaded. Picnic tables and grills available.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The Saturday Farmer’s market downtown is a must!
Parking is available nearby, but you could walk there as well.
What to pack
Beach chairs or not?
If you park at Casino Beach, you will find beach chairs and umbrellas for rent already set up on the beach as well as lifeguards in case you have little ones.
Traveling with kids
Best beaches for kids
If you feel safer at a beach with lifeguards, check out Casino Beach. It’s the main one at Pensacola Beach. Also, a local spot called Quietwater Beach it as the locals say “Mom’s Beach” has calm water (sound side of the water) and an excellent covered new playground. It’s just off the boardwalk immediately to the left when crossing over the bridge to Pensacola beach. If you type “Key Sailing” into your gps, it’s just north of that. Crowley park and Gowens park are two other beach playgrounds.
Ways to save
Military discounts
Pensacola is a very military friendly city! Home to the Naval Air Station, a great many businesses offer military discounts.