Guidebook for Pensacola
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of my favorite places to just hang out and have an ice cold beer and appetizer while sitting on the beach and watching the sun set.
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Paradise Bar & Grill
21 Via De Luna DrThis is one of my favorite places to just hang out and have an ice cold beer and appetizer while sitting on the beach and watching the sun set.
This is a really fun place to visit and is on the border of Alabama and Florida. It features 4 stages with live bands. It has a small cover charge of $5.00. There is no food served here, but a walk across the street has another extension of this in the FB Y Club!
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Flora-Bama
17401 Perdido Key DrThis is a really fun place to visit and is on the border of Alabama and Florida. It features 4 stages with live bands. It has a small cover charge of $5.00. There is no food served here, but a walk across the street has another extension of this in the FB Y Club!
This is a really cool locals type of music hall that features a variety of music. Tickets are usually stand up only unless you get lucky enough to pay extra for a seat. This is more of a late night drinks and music place. Very casual.
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Vinyl Music Hall
2 S Palafox StThis is a really cool locals type of music hall that features a variety of music. Tickets are usually stand up only unless you get lucky enough to pay extra for a seat. This is more of a late night drinks and music place. Very casual.
Great place to go during the summer time on Tuesdays for a free concert series called "Bands on the Beach" . This runs all summer. The concert goes from 6-9pm and there are several restaurants near by. You can also pack a cooler with snacks but they do not allow glass on the beach. So all your wine should be out of a box for this event. Did I mention FREE ?
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Casino Beach Pavilion station
Great place to go during the summer time on Tuesdays for a free concert series called "Bands on the Beach" . This runs all summer. The concert goes from 6-9pm and there are several restaurants near by. You can also pack a cooler with snacks but they do not allow glass on the beach. So all your wine should be out of a box for this event. Did I mention FREE ?
Food Scene
Amazing Beignets that are made from an authentic Louisiana cook... Better than New Orleans in our opinion. Locals hang out.
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CJ'S Kitchen & Grille
2100 W Garden St Amazing Beignets that are made from an authentic Louisiana cook... Better than New Orleans in our opinion. Locals hang out.
Wonderful southern seafood dishes. Pic-nic tables and very casual atmosphere. Usually have a daily special featured. Good sized portions. Reasonably priced.
Shrimp Basket Pensacola - Warrington
709 N Navy BlvdWonderful southern seafood dishes. Pic-nic tables and very casual atmosphere. Usually have a daily special featured. Good sized portions. Reasonably priced.
This is one of the many hidden places to go near our end of town. It has a great outdoor patio atmosphere, good food, and great drink specials. Beer specials daily and Sunday is features great bloody Mary specials. Very cool and a place that the locals like to go. Live bands are usually on the weekends. You can also take your boat and pull up to the dock for a quick bite if you like to enter from the water.
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The Oar House
1000 S Pace Blvd This is one of the many hidden places to go near our end of town. It has a great outdoor patio atmosphere, good food, and great drink specials. Beer specials daily and Sunday is features great bloody Mary specials. Very cool and a place that the locals like to go. Live bands are usually on the weekends. You can also take your boat and pull up to the dock for a quick bite if you like to enter from the water.
One of the favorites of the military and locals. Great food and nightly drink specials. Don't forget to ask for the Bean Soup which is only 0.18 with any meal purchase! Did I mention the great drink specials?
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McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory St One of the favorites of the military and locals. Great food and nightly drink specials. Don't forget to ask for the Bean Soup which is only 0.18 with any meal purchase! Did I mention the great drink specials?
Great food, country cooking, always fresh homemade desserts. Great locals hangout!
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Crazy Horse Cafe
13110 Lillian HwyGreat food, country cooking, always fresh homemade desserts. Great locals hangout!
Great view near the downtown area of Pensacola. Next door to the Oyster House and really a nice casual fine dining place.
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The Fish House
600 S Barracks St Great view near the downtown area of Pensacola. Next door to the Oyster House and really a nice casual fine dining place.
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdSeafood restaurant
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdBeach area, outside band, great seafood nachos!
Good food, large portions of really great bbq. 2 for 1 sandwiches Monday nights in the drive-thru only.
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Sonny's BBQ
630 N Navy BlvdGood food, large portions of really great bbq. 2 for 1 sandwiches Monday nights in the drive-thru only.
Upscale steak house downtown. $$$$
Jackson's has wonderful wines, steaks and seafood on it's menu. This is definately a dress up kind of place with white table cloths, etc... Nice date night and then walk downtown to a play or to the many art galeries on galerie night.
Jackson's
400 South Palafox StreetUpscale steak house downtown. $$$$
Jackson's has wonderful wines, steaks and seafood on it's menu. This is definately a dress up kind of place with white table cloths, etc... Nice date night and then walk downtown to a play or to the many art galeries on galerie night.
Amazingly fresh seafood dishes! Many locals go here because the food is consistantly great. A little more pricey than the Shrimp Basket, but a little higher quality food. Good sized portions.
Slip's
Amazingly fresh seafood dishes! Many locals go here because the food is consistantly great. A little more pricey than the Shrimp Basket, but a little higher quality food. Good sized portions.
Krispy Kreme
1730 E 9 Mile RdFine dining in a beautiful small town setting of Magnolia Springs, AL. A nice romantic place to go for a really special evening. Reservations required. Upscale and somewhat pricey. Hidden gem...
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Jesse's Restaurant
14770 Oak StFine dining in a beautiful small town setting of Magnolia Springs, AL. A nice romantic place to go for a really special evening. Reservations required. Upscale and somewhat pricey. Hidden gem...
Very nice, upscale restaurant, in a small town setting. This is a small yet exclusive restaurant that serves a wonderful filet!
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Ivey's
18427 Pennsylvania StVery nice, upscale restaurant, in a small town setting. This is a small yet exclusive restaurant that serves a wonderful filet!
This is one of our favorite places to go for really fresh shrimp! The atmosphere is great and is located on the pier in Fairhope, AL. Beautiful sunsets...
Shux on The Pier Restaurant
Fairhope Municipal PierThis is one of our favorite places to go for really fresh shrimp! The atmosphere is great and is located on the pier in Fairhope, AL. Beautiful sunsets...
Arts & Culture
Really nice display of Aviation with a huge selection of preserved air craft from all eras of American Naval History.
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National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdReally nice display of Aviation with a huge selection of preserved air craft from all eras of American Naval History.
Local theater featuring famous musical acts and shows. A wonderful thing to do while in Pensacola. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
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Saenger Theatre
22 S Palafox StLocal theater featuring famous musical acts and shows. A wonderful thing to do while in Pensacola. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
This is a very historic and nice place to visit. There are very affordable plays featured here and tickets can be purchased online or inside the doors. This is a more casual theater than the Saenger, and they usually have less expensive venues. There is a bar where you can purchase wine and beer along with candy for a very reasonable price. Fun date night!
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Pensacola Little Theatre
400 S Jefferson StThis is a very historic and nice place to visit. There are very affordable plays featured here and tickets can be purchased online or inside the doors. This is a more casual theater than the Saenger, and they usually have less expensive venues. There is a bar where you can purchase wine and beer along with candy for a very reasonable price. Fun date night!
Parks & Nature
Awesome beaches with pristine white sands, and clear blue water. All the seashells that you can carry home with you too.
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National seashore access #1
Awesome beaches with pristine white sands, and clear blue water. All the seashells that you can carry home with you too.
Blackwater River State Park
Blackwater River State ParkBike trails, kayaking, canoeing, camping....
Beautiful monthly selection of featured blooming flowers. This is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon... Only one hour east of Pensacola.
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Mobile Botanical Gardens
5151 Museum DrBeautiful monthly selection of featured blooming flowers. This is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon... Only one hour east of Pensacola.
Johnson Beach National Seashore
133333 Johnson Beach RdLocals beach. Close drive to Perdido Key.
Sightseeing
This is a really cool local icon that has a lot of rich Pensacola History to share. It is very affordable and something that can be toured on the same day as the Naval Museum because they are both very close to each other. Affordable and relaxing. Some walking up and down stairs is required so wear comfortable shoes.
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Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
2081 Radford BlvdThis is a really cool local icon that has a lot of rich Pensacola History to share. It is very affordable and something that can be toured on the same day as the Naval Museum because they are both very close to each other. Affordable and relaxing. Some walking up and down stairs is required so wear comfortable shoes.
This is a fun place to stroll, see the ocean, and have a nice lunch at the many restaurants. There is also a wine bar that features wine tasting. Parking is very strict, so avoid a ticket and stay within the lines.
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Casino Beach Boardwalk
Casino Beach BoardwalkThis is a fun place to stroll, see the ocean, and have a nice lunch at the many restaurants. There is also a wine bar that features wine tasting. Parking is very strict, so avoid a ticket and stay within the lines.
This is about a 4 hour drive away but a really fun destination if you like to experience new cultures and adventures. Taste the cajun and smell the wonderful blends of spices in the air as you walk past some very famous restaurants.
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French Quarter
This is about a 4 hour drive away but a really fun destination if you like to experience new cultures and adventures. Taste the cajun and smell the wonderful blends of spices in the air as you walk past some very famous restaurants.
Shopping
The freshest seafood right off the boat. Affordable and probably one of the highlights of visiting this area of Pensacola because this fish market also has a deli that serve free samples of chowder and home made breads. There is also a small market to pick up beer and essentials for cooking a wonderful feast at home for a fraction of what you would pay in a local restaurant.
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Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StThe freshest seafood right off the boat. Affordable and probably one of the highlights of visiting this area of Pensacola because this fish market also has a deli that serve free samples of chowder and home made breads. There is also a small market to pick up beer and essentials for cooking a wonderful feast at home for a fraction of what you would pay in a local restaurant.
This market is really unique because it features many local artists, garden vegetables and other freshly grown plants and produce. This is a wonderful way to start any Saturday morning and it starts at 8am and ends at 2pm rain or shine.
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Palafox Market
121 N Palafox StThis market is really unique because it features many local artists, garden vegetables and other freshly grown plants and produce. This is a wonderful way to start any Saturday morning and it starts at 8am and ends at 2pm rain or shine.
Antique consignment mall with multiple booths. You can spend hours here looking at local art, antiques and jewelry. A really fun place to check out. Open daily...
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Miles Antique Mall
5109 Bayou BlvdAntique consignment mall with multiple booths. You can spend hours here looking at local art, antiques and jewelry. A really fun place to check out. Open daily...
Fun place to venture out to that is only 45 minutes away. Several other small boutiques and restaurants in this small bedroom town that is located on the east Mobile Bay.
Downtown Antiques
31 S Section StFun place to venture out to that is only 45 minutes away. Several other small boutiques and restaurants in this small bedroom town that is located on the east Mobile Bay.
Dollar Tree
450 N Navy BlvdGreat place to pick up cheap batteries, or whatever you need...
You can always find what you need at Walmart. This is the closest one to our house.
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Walmart Supercenter
2951 S Blue Angel PkwyYou can always find what you need at Walmart. This is the closest one to our house.
Target
2950 S Blue Angel PkwyIf you can't find it here, you don't need it.
Great selection of freshest foods around. A little pricey compaired to Publix, Wynn Dixie, or Walmart. You go here for very specific and well prepared items. Upscale grocery store.
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The Fresh Market
1650 Airport BlvdGreat selection of freshest foods around. A little pricey compaired to Publix, Wynn Dixie, or Walmart. You go here for very specific and well prepared items. Upscale grocery store.
Sam's Club
1250 Airport BlvdUse your local Sam's club account card, or buy one at the checkout.
Ever'man Cooperative Grocery & Cafe
315 W Garden StHealthy food store near the downtown.
This is one of many local antique dealships near our home. This is a fun way to spend an afternoon just browsing.
Antiques & More
3929 W Navy BlvdThis is one of many local antique dealships near our home. This is a fun way to spend an afternoon just browsing.
Getting Around
You are welcome to borrow our bikes to ride in the neighborhood or if you have a bicycle rack, you can tow them to the beach or surrounding trails for no extra charge. We just ask that you lock them up and follow all of the rules of the road so you can return them in one piece.
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362 Bunker Hill DriveYou are welcome to borrow our bikes to ride in the neighborhood or if you have a bicycle rack, you can tow them to the beach or surrounding trails for no extra charge. We just ask that you lock them up and follow all of the rules of the road so you can return them in one piece.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2430 Airport BlvdNice airport with flights in and out of Pensacola daily. Only 15 miles from our house and a short commute.
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Pensacola International Airport
2430 Airport BlvdNice airport with flights in and out of Pensacola daily. Only 15 miles from our house and a short commute.