Food and Fun in the area / Recommendations
Food scene
One of my personal favorite places to eat. Whether you like oysters raw or cooked, cajun food or seafood, this is it. Great food and atmosphere. On the water.
51 locals recommend
Café Nola
400 Quietwater Beach RdOne of my personal favorite places to eat. Whether you like oysters raw or cooked, cajun food or seafood, this is it. Great food and atmosphere. On the water.
This is another of my favorite places. McGuire's is a must. Great food and fun. Huge menu variety. Like the name indicates, it is Irish. The only place around that I know of for lamb dishes. Plan ahead.. There's usually a moderate wait time. Not a good choice for St Patrick Day or Spring break unless you like crowds. Wonderful atmosphere, Irish Folk entertainment, and the food is delectable.
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StThis is another of my favorite places. McGuire's is a must. Great food and fun. Huge menu variety. Like the name indicates, it is Irish. The only place around that I know of for lamb dishes. Plan ahead.. There's usually a moderate wait time. Not a good choice for St Patrick Day or Spring break unless you like crowds. Wonderful atmosphere, Irish Folk entertainment, and the food is delectable.
Sal's Pizzeria & Grill
6903 Navarre PkwyGreat Pizza and Italian Dinning
Jimmy B's Pizza
3755 Gulf Breeze PkwyGreat pizza, pasta, salads, and sandwiches
Dave's Oyster Bar and Grill
4699 Gulf Breeze ParkwayGood seafood
I've only had the chance to visit this place once. it was delightful. The food was great. We ate outside on a picnic table in the sand overlooking the sound (an intercoastal waterway between the main land and island) at sunset. The kids played on the beach while we enjoyed a cocktail awaiting dinner. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
86 locals recommend
Dewey Destin's Navarre
8673 Navarre PkwyI've only had the chance to visit this place once. it was delightful. The food was great. We ate outside on a picnic table in the sand overlooking the sound (an intercoastal waterway between the main land and island) at sunset. The kids played on the beach while we enjoyed a cocktail awaiting dinner. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Best place to buy local seafood. I think all their raw seafood comes in on the boats locally.
People who visit here go there to take seafood home. But it's more than seafood. There's a gourmet food and wine shop. A must visit.
295 locals recommend
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StBest place to buy local seafood. I think all their raw seafood comes in on the boats locally.
People who visit here go there to take seafood home. But it's more than seafood. There's a gourmet food and wine shop. A must visit.
Best tasting and creative sushi around. The real deal. Outstanding customer service. Great atmosphere. The Security Mermaid is my fave complemented with plum sake. Water view.
106 locals recommend
The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar Navarre, FL
8779 Navarre PkwyBest tasting and creative sushi around. The real deal. Outstanding customer service. Great atmosphere. The Security Mermaid is my fave complemented with plum sake. Water view.
Fun
Look for the snorkeling reef on the east end of the beach. It's FREE
Tons of sugar white sand, emerald water, food, and fun.
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554 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadTons of sugar white sand, emerald water, food, and fun.
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Miles of sugar white sand and emerald water. Some food and nightlife. Quieter than Pensacola Beach. Covered Picnic areas. There is also a nice snorkle reef on east end of Navarre Beach
172 locals recommend
Navarre Beach
Miles of sugar white sand and emerald water. Some food and nightlife. Quieter than Pensacola Beach. Covered Picnic areas. There is also a nice snorkle reef on east end of Navarre Beach
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyThe Breeze Cinemas 8
1233 Crane Cove BlvdNeighboring movie theater.
All about baseball. They also host family movies outside and fireworks shows.
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StAll about baseball. They also host family movies outside and fireworks shows.
Friends have told me this is fun and it's right next to Dewey Destin's Restaurant. Near a local snow cone stand, too.
54 locals recommend
Navarre Family Watersports
8671 Navarre PkwyFriends have told me this is fun and it's right next to Dewey Destin's Restaurant. Near a local snow cone stand, too.
Navarre Beach
Quieter than Pensacola Beach and just as close without a toll.
Sightseeing
Great place to picnic, walk or jog with your dog. There are covered gazebos with grills, running water, and bathrooms. Note that pets are only allowed on the north side part of the park and not allowed in picnic areas. The park is patrolled by State Park Rangers.
50 locals recommend
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
1801 Gulf Breeze PkwyGreat place to picnic, walk or jog with your dog. There are covered gazebos with grills, running water, and bathrooms. Note that pets are only allowed on the north side part of the park and not allowed in picnic areas. The park is patrolled by State Park Rangers.
Lots of history. This is where Geronimo and his warriors spent many days working hard labor at the fort in direct violation of the agreements made at Skeleton Canyon. There is a camp ground where I could set up my camper for you if you make a reservation for it. Governed by State Park Rangers.
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdLots of history. This is where Geronimo and his warriors spent many days working hard labor at the fort in direct violation of the agreements made at Skeleton Canyon. There is a camp ground where I could set up my camper for you if you make a reservation for it. Governed by State Park Rangers.
Fun, Food, Festivals, Sightseeing, Shopping, Art, Nightlife, etc
Historic Downtown Pensacola is a must visit. So much to see and do. There's Gallery Night, Art Festivals, Seafood Festivals, and much much more.
212 locals recommend
Downtown
Historic Downtown Pensacola is a must visit. So much to see and do. There's Gallery Night, Art Festivals, Seafood Festivals, and much much more.
Festivals,galleries, food, Southern atmosphere, annual events, music, and so much more. Next best thing compared to New Orleans (without the shady encounters).
117 locals recommend
Pensacola
Festivals,galleries, food, Southern atmosphere, annual events, music, and so much more. Next best thing compared to New Orleans (without the shady encounters).