Janet's Guidebook
Beaches and River
Navarre beach is beautiful and probably the closest beach to the home.
172 locals recommend
Navarre Beach
Navarre beach is beautiful and probably the closest beach to the home.
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadThis is what most visitors come for, our Beautiful beaches.
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdGreat place to visit. Beautiful place to take pictures.
Relaxing place for a nice day on the river. Enjoy hanging out on the sandbar, or take a tubing or canoeing trip. Make sure to bring your sunblock,towels, ice chest and snacks.
39 locals recommend
Blackwater River State Park
7720 Deaton Bridge RdRelaxing place for a nice day on the river. Enjoy hanging out on the sandbar, or take a tubing or canoeing trip. Make sure to bring your sunblock,towels, ice chest and snacks.
Rent a tube and have a relaxing day on the river. This takes you down my personal favorite section of Blackwater river. Lots of great sand bars to stop and take a break on.
32 locals recommend
Blackwater Canoe Rental
6974 Deaton Bridge RdRent a tube and have a relaxing day on the river. This takes you down my personal favorite section of Blackwater river. Lots of great sand bars to stop and take a break on.
Canoe and tube rentals. They will drop you off and pick you up. All you have to do is pack some snacks, drinks and show up.
24 locals recommend
Bob's Canoe Rentals & Sales
7525 Munson HwyCanoe and tube rentals. They will drop you off and pick you up. All you have to do is pack some snacks, drinks and show up.
Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
8974 Tomahawk Landing RdZip lining, canoeing, tubing and more.
Food Scene
This is a great place to have some fabulous seafood. It has a play area for kids and some great views while dining.
104 locals recommend
Crabs
6 Casino Beach BoardwalkThis is a great place to have some fabulous seafood. It has a play area for kids and some great views while dining.
Great food and a local favorite. Also has a small play area for children.
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdGreat food and a local favorite. Also has a small play area for children.
Great local seafood. Fun adult atmosphere. Live music some weekends. Specialty drink is a diesel fuel, they are stong, so be sure to order an uber after this night out.
216 locals recommend
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdGreat local seafood. Fun adult atmosphere. Live music some weekends. Specialty drink is a diesel fuel, they are stong, so be sure to order an uber after this night out.
Family friendly place right on the beach. Grab a drink and hang out. Occasionally has live music or movie nights for kids.
10 locals recommend
LandShark Landing at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel
165 Fort Pickens RdFamily friendly place right on the beach. Grab a drink and hang out. Occasionally has live music or movie nights for kids.
Great place to visit if you have never been. Bring your dollar bills and leave a memory.
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StGreat place to visit if you have never been. Bring your dollar bills and leave a memory.
This is a quaint little place not far from Downtown Milton. Sometimes during summer Milton does Bands on Blackwater and this is a great place to grab some food and a drink before or after.
36 locals recommend
Blackwater Bistro
5147 Elmira StThis is a quaint little place not far from Downtown Milton. Sometimes during summer Milton does Bands on Blackwater and this is a great place to grab some food and a drink before or after.
Navarre Beach area, local joint with fresh seafood and outdoor seating.
74 locals recommend
TC's Front Porch
8558 Navarre PkwyNavarre Beach area, local joint with fresh seafood and outdoor seating.
Local Favorite! This place has great burgers and has been around for ages.
18 locals recommend
Tops Burgers
8068 Navarre PkwyLocal Favorite! This place has great burgers and has been around for ages.
Buh's BBQ
1981 FL-87Great BBQ in Navarre area.
Scooter's Fish House
1968 FL-87Small hole in the wall place with great food.
Local Brewery
Great local beers, and family friendly atmosphere. Also has live music on some Friday nights.
Beardless Brewhaus
5139 Elmira StreetGreat local beers, and family friendly atmosphere. Also has live music on some Friday nights.
Local brewery. Location makes it a perfect place to stop right before or after a long beach day.
34 locals recommend
Ye Olde Brothers Brewery
4458 FL-87Local brewery. Location makes it a perfect place to stop right before or after a long beach day.
Pensacola Bay Brewery
225 Zaragoza StLocally brewed beers and great atmosphere.
Locally Brewed beer. Also very convenient to BnB home.
22 locals recommend
St. Michael's Brewing Company
2199 FL-87Locally Brewed beer. Also very convenient to BnB home.
Brew Angels LLC
6821 US-90Locally brewed beer in downtown Milton.
Parks and Water
Fun for kids, a great place to picnic, has a splash pad, and also has a boat launch.
11 locals recommend
Carpenter's Park
5254 Munson HwyFun for kids, a great place to picnic, has a splash pad, and also has a boat launch.
Benny Russell Park
5417 W Spencer Field RdFun for kids and new splash pad to cool off.
Fun place for kids, small amusement park and a water park area as well.
35 locals recommend
Sam's Fun City
6709 Pensacola BlvdFun place for kids, small amusement park and a water park area as well.
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Water park for a fun day without the sand.
Trails/Hiking/Biking
Historic Arcadia Mill is great learning experience for all ages. There are also some hiking trails to explore.
Arcadia Mill
5709 Mill Pond LnPeaceful walking trails.
UWF Bike Trails
11969 Pate StBeautiful nature trails at UWF campus.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Flip flops and/or Sandals
A must have for the beach and river.
What to pack
Beach and River Gear
Make sure to bring bathing suits, large towels, ice chest, and snacks. Large umbrellas aren't a must but if you have them definitely bring them along. Shade is a scarcity at the beach you will definitely want some reprieve.
What to pack
Sunglasses
Florida sun is BRIGHT!