Phil & Diana’s guidebook
Sightseeing and Beaches
Tarkiln Bayou Park is a beautiful experience and just 1 mile from our location. There are trails, boardwalks, fishing and picnicking among other outside activities - it is a must see. The history of this location is also a must read especially to the younger ones. It's very inspirational.
25 locals recommend
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
2401 Bauer RoadTarkiln Bayou Park is a beautiful experience and just 1 mile from our location. There are trails, boardwalks, fishing and picnicking among other outside activities - it is a must see. The history of this location is also a must read especially to the younger ones. It's very inspirational.
Just east of the Perdido Beaches is Johnsons Beach. It is about a 5-10 minute drive from our location. Beautiful sand and beautiful gulf water. Great drive or just hang out on the beach. There is a large parking area with restrooms.
72 locals recommend
Johnson's Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore
13300 Johnson Beach RdJust east of the Perdido Beaches is Johnsons Beach. It is about a 5-10 minute drive from our location. Beautiful sand and beautiful gulf water. Great drive or just hang out on the beach. There is a large parking area with restrooms.
Beautiful beaches, food and shopping. 5-10 minute drive from our location.
36 locals recommend
Perdido Key Beach
14202 Perdido Key DrBeautiful beaches, food and shopping. 5-10 minute drive from our location.
Famous for it's white sands and beautiful water. Lot's of shopping and some of the best seafood restaurants around!
554 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadFamous for it's white sands and beautiful water. Lot's of shopping and some of the best seafood restaurants around!
More Beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches. Enjoy the beaches, shopping and dining.
137 locals recommend
Orange Beach
More Beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches. Enjoy the beaches, shopping and dining.
*****NOTE****** During the COVID outbreak Pensacola NAS is only allowing people with a DOD ID to access the base. They can have up to 15 visitors (up to 2 vehicles) per escort. ******
If you want the best view in the house you have to visit the Pensacola Lighthouse. It is located on NAS. It has absolutely breathtaking views....if you can climb the 177 steps to the top. Please see their website for hours and pricing.
176 locals recommend
Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
2081 Radford Blvd*****NOTE****** During the COVID outbreak Pensacola NAS is only allowing people with a DOD ID to access the base. They can have up to 15 visitors (up to 2 vehicles) per escort. ******
If you want the best view in the house you have to visit the Pensacola Lighthouse. It is located on NAS. It has absolutely breathtaking views....if you can climb the 177 steps to the top. Please see their website for hours and pricing.
*****NOTE****** During the COVID outbreak Pensacola NAS is only allowing people with a DOD ID to access the base. They can have up to 15 visitors (up to 2 vehicles) per escort. ******
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford Blvd*****NOTE****** During the COVID outbreak Pensacola NAS is only allowing people with a DOD ID to access the base. They can have up to 15 visitors (up to 2 vehicles) per escort. ******
Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Beautiful views of the beach, sunrises, sunsets and you can fish too!
40 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
41 Fort Pickens RdPensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Beautiful views of the beach, sunrises, sunsets and you can fish too!
Beautiful gulf coast beaches! Lot's of beach shopping and restaurants.
77 locals recommend
Gulf Shores Public Beach
101 Gulf Shores ParkwayBeautiful gulf coast beaches! Lot's of beach shopping and restaurants.
Right on the beach! Great place to hang out, have a few drinks and just enjoy the beach atmosphere!
25 locals recommend
Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar
400 Quietwater Beach RoadRight on the beach! Great place to hang out, have a few drinks and just enjoy the beach atmosphere!
Quietwater Beach Boardwalk
400 Quietwater Beach RdLot's of shops, food and fun!
Alvin’s Island
Great tourist shop
Looking for something different to do ?? This is a very fun activity for the entire family!
28 locals recommend
Glow Paddle
165 Fort Pickens RdLooking for something different to do ?? This is a very fun activity for the entire family!
Key Sailing
400 Quietwater Beach RdCall ahead - they stay busy
Highly recommended charter boat. And for some of us who can't take the heat - there is ac on the boat!
Entertainer Charters, LLC
13506 Perdido Key DrHighly recommended charter boat. And for some of us who can't take the heat - there is ac on the boat!
Pensacola Bay Cruises Pensacola Beach
400 Quietwater Beach RdBeautiful and relaxing!
Sports or just for fun
Baseball, Softball, Soccer and football fields along with a playground and pavilions.
Southwest Escambia Sports Complex
2020 Bauer RdBaseball, Softball, Soccer and football fields along with a playground and pavilions.
Pensacola Bay Center
201 E Gregory StLocal Hockey Team. The games are a blast!
Pensacola Blue Wahoo's Baseball. Whether or not you like baseball going to a Wahoo's game is an awesome experience! The stadium is right on Pensacola Bay and it is beautiful.
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StPensacola Blue Wahoo's Baseball. Whether or not you like baseball going to a Wahoo's game is an awesome experience! The stadium is right on Pensacola Bay and it is beautiful.
Pensacola Greyhound Track
951 Dog Track RdGreyhound Track and Poker Room
Five Flags Speedway
7451 Pine Forest RdThe racetrack is about a 20-30 drive from our location.
I don't have a specific category for everything - If I did the Flora-Bama would be it! Beach, food, drinks, fun, games, you name it. One of the BEST local beach bars in the area!! And it's just minutes from our location. Among some of their world-famous events are the January Polar Bear Dip, in April the Mullet Man Triathlon and the Mullet Toss & Beach Party, the 4th of July Party, and in September the Bulls on the Beach. There are so many other events here you have to pull up their website to view! Their food is great. The Flora-Bama is definitely a must do for your visit.
374 locals recommend
Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrI don't have a specific category for everything - If I did the Flora-Bama would be it! Beach, food, drinks, fun, games, you name it. One of the BEST local beach bars in the area!! And it's just minutes from our location. Among some of their world-famous events are the January Polar Bear Dip, in April the Mullet Man Triathlon and the Mullet Toss & Beach Party, the 4th of July Party, and in September the Bulls on the Beach. There are so many other events here you have to pull up their website to view! Their food is great. The Flora-Bama is definitely a must do for your visit.
Fort Pickens Fishing Pier
Fort Pickens RoadBeautiful views. Great fishing!
Beyond the Grape
5100 N 9th AveYou have to try the wine smoothies!! Fantastic!
Seville
There are several things to do at Seville both night and day.
Lost Key Golf Club
625 Lost Key DrFor those of us who like to golf
Entertainer Charters, LLC
13506 Perdido Key DrHighly recommended by local fishermen.
Food scene Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
Peg Leg Pete's is one of our favorite restaurants year round. You can drive or pull up on your boat. They have awesome food! You can eat inside or out, upstairs or downstairs. They have a full service bar and music.
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdPeg Leg Pete's is one of our favorite restaurants year round. You can drive or pull up on your boat. They have awesome food! You can eat inside or out, upstairs or downstairs. They have a full service bar and music.
Fun for the whole family! Eat inside or out and the tables are large enough to accommodate a large group. They have live music, full service bar and beach activities.
216 locals recommend
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdFun for the whole family! Eat inside or out and the tables are large enough to accommodate a large group. They have live music, full service bar and beach activities.
This is our go-to homemade breakfast place on the beach. The staff is friendly and the food is great. It's pretty small so you have to time it right but they are worth it!
82 locals recommend
Native Cafe
45A Via De Luna DrThis is our go-to homemade breakfast place on the beach. The staff is friendly and the food is great. It's pretty small so you have to time it right but they are worth it!
The Grand Marlin is a very nice restaurant. The food is great, the drinks are great and the views are awesome.
223 locals recommend
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach BlvdThe Grand Marlin is a very nice restaurant. The food is great, the drinks are great and the views are awesome.
Great place to eat! Located on the sound side of the beach the atmosphere here is awesome. The food is great. It's very relaxing.
87 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish Pensacola Beach
5 Via De Luna DrGreat place to eat! Located on the sound side of the beach the atmosphere here is awesome. The food is great. It's very relaxing.
Located beside the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Great food and awesome views.
122 locals recommend
Casino beach
41 Fort Pickens RdLocated beside the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. Great food and awesome views.
Seafood Pub. Located just before the Theo Baars Bridge (Perdido Key bridge) on the right.
84 locals recommend
Fisherman's Corner
13486 Perdido Key DrSeafood Pub. Located just before the Theo Baars Bridge (Perdido Key bridge) on the right.
The Crab Trap
16495 Perdido Key DriveGreat seafood! Great atmosphere! Great views too!
Jellyfish Restaurant
13700 Perdido Key DrCheck out their awesome menu online. Local favorite!!
THE BEST VIEW! Located on River Rd with the perfect view of the Intercoastal water way. Great food and drinks.
78 locals recommend
Oyster Bar Restaurant and Marina
13700 River RdTHE BEST VIEW! Located on River Rd with the perfect view of the Intercoastal water way. Great food and drinks.
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StGreat food! Great location!!
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
509 S Palafox Stgreat food for breakfast and brunch!
Five Sisters Blues Cafe
421 W Belmont StThe best southern cooking in Pensacola!
George Bistro + Bar
6205 N 9th AveSome of the best food in Pensacola
Cracking Crab
5100 North 9th AvenueCajun/Creole Seafood
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StGreat views! Great food! A lot of fun!
Hooters
400 Quietwater Beach RoadLocal favorite - great wings!! At the Quietwater Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach.
Laguna's Beach Bar and Grill
460 Pensacola Beach BlvdGreat for the whole family!
Great beach area to just hang out with friends and family, relax, have a couple of drinks and eat some fried shrimp!
59 locals recommend
Paradise Bar & Grill
21 Via De Luna DrGreat beach area to just hang out with friends and family, relax, have a couple of drinks and eat some fried shrimp!
Everything is wonderful here!! This is a big local favorite spot!
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StEverything is wonderful here!! This is a big local favorite spot!
Dharma Blue
300 S Alcaniz StWonderful place to eat!
Café Beignet
13700 Perdido Key DrLocally owned and absolutely delicious! Must try!!
Lillian’s Pan Pizza
14514 Perdido Key DrLocal favorite!!
Food scene
Fin and Fork
601 East Gregory StreetGreat local restaurant! Food is excellent!
Favorite local seafood restaurant!! Awesome food and awesome service!
18 locals recommend
The Fishing Hole Restaurant
15 Brent LnFavorite local seafood restaurant!! Awesome food and awesome service!
Perdido Bay Seafood
13506 Perdido Key DrAwesome fresh seafood and more!
I have not been here yet but have been told that they have all you can eat seafood buffet for $30 every night except Monday's. Not sure if anyone under 18 is allowed in.
Moonshine Saloon
9722 U.S. 98I have not been here yet but have been told that they have all you can eat seafood buffet for $30 every night except Monday's. Not sure if anyone under 18 is allowed in.