Angelica's Guidebook
Beaches
Best destination beaches in the area, as well as fun beach activities.
Only 20 minutes from your private room, Pensacola Beach is home to crystal clear water, and great restaurants and bars. Snorkeling reefs: https://myescambia.com/our-services/natural-resources-management/marine-resources/snorkeling-reefs
554 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadOnly 20 minutes from your private room, Pensacola Beach is home to crystal clear water, and great restaurants and bars. Snorkeling reefs: https://myescambia.com/our-services/natural-resources-management/marine-resources/snorkeling-reefs
This is my favorite beach to frequent! It's still one of the best-kept secrets in the area, and at times you can go to the beach without a huge crowd near you. For those who love water and adventure, here are some links to local snorkeling reefs: https://www.getrelaxing.com/stories/dive-the-best-reefs-in-navarre-beach/
172 locals recommend
Navarre Beach
This is my favorite beach to frequent! It's still one of the best-kept secrets in the area, and at times you can go to the beach without a huge crowd near you. For those who love water and adventure, here are some links to local snorkeling reefs: https://www.getrelaxing.com/stories/dive-the-best-reefs-in-navarre-beach/
I volunteered here for over a year. The staff is awesome! I obviously LOVE sea turtles, so this is a must-see that I recommend to all travelers. There are cool interactive exhibits and you will learn awesome facts about sea turtles and how to keep them safe.
102 locals recommend
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
8740 Gulf BlvdI volunteered here for over a year. The staff is awesome! I obviously LOVE sea turtles, so this is a must-see that I recommend to all travelers. There are cool interactive exhibits and you will learn awesome facts about sea turtles and how to keep them safe.
East Sound Side Reef
Great local artificial reef! Great way to see some sea creatures up close.
54 locals recommend
Navarre Beach Marine Science Station
8638 Blue Heron CtGreat local artificial reef! Great way to see some sea creatures up close.
Gulf Island National Seashore
1 FL-399Local attractions
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyFun for the whole family!
Groupons available for tours. Tours are very informative, and the staff is awesome. There are wide varieties of alcohol to choose from.
Rollins Distillery
5680 Gulf Breeze PkwyGroupons available for tours. Tours are very informative, and the staff is awesome. There are wide varieties of alcohol to choose from.
Navarre Family Watersports
8671 Navarre PkwyWater fun for the whole family!
Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat family fun!!
Enjoy the sound-side water view, play volleyball or rent water sports equipment! Overall great place to visit!
178 locals recommend
Juana's Pagodas
1451 Navarre Beach CausewayEnjoy the sound-side water view, play volleyball or rent water sports equipment! Overall great place to visit!
Navarre Beach Fishing Pier
8579 Gulf BlvdFavorite Food
I put together a list of my favorite local restaurants and menu items!
Great breakfast and many menu items to choose from. Especially the kiddos!
77 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
721 E Gregory StGreat breakfast and many menu items to choose from. Especially the kiddos!
The staff is always attentive and friendly. Home-cooked food is some of the best in the area.
20 locals recommend
Bistro 98
5248 Gulf Breeze PkwyThe staff is always attentive and friendly. Home-cooked food is some of the best in the area.
I always receive fantastic service every time I go to this establishment. Food is always delicious!
105 locals recommend
George Bistro + Bar
6205 N 9th AveI always receive fantastic service every time I go to this establishment. Food is always delicious!
We normally don’t eat fast food, but this McDonald’s is amazing! There is a huge interactive playground inside that is “underwater”-themed. Lots of fun for the kids and gives parents a break! The food is good as well.
8 locals recommend
McDonald's
8644 Navarre PkwyWe normally don’t eat fast food, but this McDonald’s is amazing! There is a huge interactive playground inside that is “underwater”-themed. Lots of fun for the kids and gives parents a break! The food is good as well.
Delicious food! You must try Sunday brunch and the Jamaican bread pudding.
36 locals recommend
Hemingway's Island Grill
400 Quietwater Beach RdDelicious food! You must try Sunday brunch and the Jamaican bread pudding.
Great home cooked food! Must try cinnamon swirl pancake during breakfast hours.
33 locals recommend
Alphy's Catfish House
1900 FL-87Great home cooked food! Must try cinnamon swirl pancake during breakfast hours.
Johnny Huston's Grille & Bar
7634 Navarre PkwyThe Grey Taproom
7622 Navarre PkwyBeach House Bar & Grille
8375 Gulf BlvdSightseeing
For the more outdoorsy guests, you can go tubing and kayaking all day! Perfect for anyone looking for a more adventurous outing.
39 locals recommend
Blackwater River State Park
7720 Deaton Bridge RdFor the more outdoorsy guests, you can go tubing and kayaking all day! Perfect for anyone looking for a more adventurous outing.
Neighborhoods
4335 Soundside Dr
4335 Soundside DriveSoundside Foundation Nature Preserve
Traveler advice
Getting around
Best Time for Beach Visits
I recommend leaving around 7am-9am to visit any of the beaches in this area. It will help you avoid heavy traffic during peak tourist seasons. 11am-3pm are the busiest times.
Getting around
Flying in?
Rental cars are the best way to go! Uber & Lyft are not prominent in Gulf Breeze. However, if traveling to Destin or Pensacola (not Pensacola Beach), there are more ride-share/taxi services.