Pensacola, Florida

Pensacola Overview

In the community of Pensacola Beach, there are quite a few stretches of shoreline to choose from, depending on your tastes. Just a short drive takes you from a rowdy party beach, to a calm kid-friendly one, to sand-dune protected solitude. The most popular beaches are on the south side of the island, facing the Gulf of Mexico, usually called Gulfside; these beaches have powdery white sand, clean water, and moderate waves, but there is a danger of rip tides and marine life.

New York Nick's

New York Nick's
11 Palafox Pl
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 24' 45.5292" N, 87° 12' 55.2636" W

Sports, sports, sports! If this sports bar doesn't keep you up to date on the latest scores with their eight big screens and thirty TV's, nothing will.

Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar

Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar
400 Quietwater Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL
United States
30° 20' 15.0252" N, 87° 8' 42.5724" W

It's all in the name. Bamboo Willie's is located on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk,  offering great live music and special events. What makes this place unique is that it is accessible by foot, car, or boat.

Capt'n Fun Beach Club

Capt'n Fun Beach Club
400 Quietwater Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL
United States
30° 20' 15.0252" N, 87° 8' 42.5724" W

"The largest open-air nightclub in the panhandle." Great live music and no cover charge are just a couple things that draw the crowds to this club located on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk.

Sidelines Sports Bar

Sidelines Sports Bar
2 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL
United States
30° 20' 1.59" N, 87° 8' 28.0824" W

The first sports bar on the island, Sidelines is a local favorite. Buffalo wings, burgers, and beer are their specialty.

Bedlam

Bedlam
15 E Intendencia St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 24' 37.188" N, 87° 12' 52.6788" W

Bedlam is an after-hours bar located next door to Seville Quarter that opens when Seville closes. Bedlam throws one of the best all-night parties almost every night. For "Night Owls" only.

Seville Quarter

Seville Quarter
130 E Government St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 24' 34.2756" N, 87° 12' 46.854" W

The most popular party complex in Pensacola. Seville is a large New Orleans-style establishment with multiple rooms and DJ's. Be sure to show up on Thursday night for "College Night".

Go to the beach!

Spend the day on jet skis, parasailing, walking the boardwalk, listening to live music, or lying on the pristine white sand.

Surf Burger

500 Quietwater Beach Rd
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 20' 14.172" N, 87° 8' 40.416" W

"The Best Burger in Paradise." They also have hot dogs, fries, soft drinks, milk shakes, and beer; all made to order. Perfect after a long day at the beach.

Hemingway's Island Grill

400 Quietwater Beach Rd # 16
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 20' 15.0252" N, 87° 8' 42.5724" W

A classy restaurant that celebrates the life of one of the greatest writer's of all time. The menu is inspired by the locations in the world that were Hemingway's favorites.

Dharma Blue

300 S Alcaniz St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 24' 36.5256" N, 87° 12' 33.876" W

A sushi lover's dream. Sushi all day, every day. Don't miss out on Monday nights when they have $2 off of all sushi rolls.

Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen

10 Palafox Pl
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 24' 45.6228" N, 87° 12' 55.2852" W

GREAT pizza with a fun name. Hopjacks is home to one of the most unique and extensive specialty beers in the area including a full bar with 36 taps and over 150 beers.

Fish House

600 S Barracks St # 10
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 24' 29.1708" N, 87° 12' 39.744" W

A high-class seafood restaurant with a great view of both Seville Harbor and Pensacola Bay. They even offer a late night menu for those of you who can't sleep without food in your system.

Georgio's Pizza

3000 E Cervantes St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 25' 30.5976" N, 87° 10' 55.2288" W

Fantastic pizza. With melt-in-your-mouth dough and only the freshest ingredients, Georgio's serves up a pie like no other. Warning: This is not the place to eat if you're looking for a cheap meal.

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.

4970 Bayou Blvd
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 28' 19.9596" N, 87° 12' 34.5312" W

One of the more popular restaurants in the area, Tijuana Flats is a local Mexican favorite. The restaurant also serves as a great stress reliever in that one of Tijuana Flats' priorities is to never take things too seriously.

Eat!

286 N Palafox St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 24' 59.3496" N, 87° 12' 57.7728" W

If you're looking for contemporary food in a more sophisticated atmosphere, Eat! is a very nice little place to be. In order to get over the mid-week hump, check out Martini Night on Tuesdays, Appetizer Night on Wednesdays, and Wine Night on Thursdays.

La Hacienda

8086 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 30' 36.1008" N, 87° 13' 14.43" W

Always a favorite if you're into Mexican flavor. They have good food and prompt service, not to mention it's cheap!

Carrabba's Italian Grill

311 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 25' 2.0784" N, 87° 12' 20.772" W

When the recipes have been passed down for more than four generations, you know the menu is not only authentic, but quality. Friendly. Authentic. Italian. Welcome to the family.

Jerry's Cajun Cafe & Market

6205 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 29' 11.0004" N, 87° 11' 57.8868" W

Really good cajun and creole food. Jerry's stays true to their saying: "Relaxed dining in a casual New Orleans atmosphere."

Kooter Brown's

6014 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 29' 5.154" N, 87° 12' 3.9096" W

The absolute best wings in Pensacola!  Breaded, naked, mild, hot, spicy - You can choose from all sorts of combinations and flavors until you have your wings just the way you like.

Jerry's Drive In

2815 E Cervantes St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 25' 31.1844" N, 87° 11' 5.0136" W

Stuck in the '50s? While you're there, grab a burger and shake. Not only are they classic, but they are good. Did we mention inexpensive? Yea, it's that too.

Zea Restaurant

605 E Gregory St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 25' 3.8604" N, 87° 12' 9.702" W

Are you a meat lover? Do you like your chicken rotisserie or grilled? At Zea you can have it any way you like. Zea is a New Orleans style restaurant with a very authentic flavor that you're sure to enjoy.

McGuire's Irish Pub

600 E Gregory St
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 25' 3.8244" N, 87° 12' 9.9108" W

A local favorite with really good food and a fun atmosphere. Choose from one of the six types of beers, 5 regular and 1 seasonal, that are brewed in-house at the McGuire's Brewing Co.

Melting Pot

418 E Gregory St # 500
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 25' 2.1036" N, 87° 12' 18.7056" W

An amazing and fun fondue restaurant. From strawberries to cheese, you can dip your food into any variety of sauces. If you haven't been, go "fondue".

Bonefish Grill

5025 N 12th Ave
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 28' 20.8056" N, 87° 12' 2.268" W

If you couldn't guess by the name, Bonefish specializes in a variety of delicious fish being served fresh daily. It is very much an upscale seafood restaurant, but worth every penny.

Skopelos On The Bay

670 Scenic Highway
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 25' 39.216" N, 87° 10' 37.74" W

Fine dining at its best. Skopelos also offers a scenic view of Pensacola Bay. Enjoy a cocktail or some fresh seafood as you witness a beautiful sunset. Skopelos has served a handful of well-known guests, including former President George H. Bush and First Lady, Barbara.

Flounder's Chowder House

800 Quietwater Beach Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL
United States
30° 20' 7.854" N, 87° 8' 35.8188" W

A seafood joint with an authentic taste. Flounder's is unique in that the restaurant is  decorated with random antique artifacts from around the country. Watch out for their specialty drink, "Diesel Fuel".  It's about as strong as its namesake.

Peg Leg Pete's

1010 Fort Pickens Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL
United States
30° 19' 39.4752" N, 87° 9' 55.854" W

Sail the high seas with a restaurant serving up an amazing selection of fresh seafood right on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk. Winner of seven local awards, including Best Oyster Bar and Best Beach Restaurant.

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Ramada Inn

Ramada Inn
7601 Scenic Highway
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 30' 14.0832" N, 87° 9' 39.2076" W

Every good thing in life is free and in this case it's a hot continental breakfast and high-speed internet. It is also another hotel that lies close to the beachfront; just be ready to spend a little extra for it.

Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn
2187 Airport Blvd
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 28' 31.6452" N, 87° 12' 2.5272" W

A great hotel that's about 15 min from the beach, 10 min from downtown Pensacola,  and very accessible to a multitude of bars/restaurants, including the Cordova Mall. For business, fun, or for the family, Hampton Inn has all the necessary accommodations.

Emerald Isle Condominiums

Emerald Isle Condominiums
22 Via De Luna Drive
Pensacola, FL
United States
30° 20' 1.4208" N, 87° 8' 27.4452" W

An expensive luxury resort located on the Gulf of Mexico. It is referred to as "the hidden jewel of Pensacola Beach" because it has yet to be overwhelmed by tourists. The view is spectacular, no matter what room you end up staying in.

Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn
12 Via De Luna Dr
Gulf Breeze, FL
United States
30° 20' 1.4784" N, 87° 8' 27.6864" W

A really nice hotel for a really nice amount of money. If it's clean rooms, comfortable beds and a relaxing beach that you're looking for, then you've come to the right place.

Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express
333 Fort Pickens Rd
Gulf Breeze, FL
United States
30° 19' 48.9972" N, 87° 8' 54.9204" W

An attractive gulf-side hotel right on the beach, it is less expensive than most hotels in  the area. The Quietwater Beach Boardwalk along with many shops and restaurants are all within walking distance of the hotel.

Location Subsection

  • In the community of Pensacola Beach, there are quite a few stretches of shoreline to choose from, depending on your tastes. Just a short drive takes you from a rowdy party beach, to a calm kid-friendly one, to sand-dune protected solitude. The most popular beaches are on the south side of the island, facing the Gulf of Mexico, usually called Gulfside; these beaches have powdery white sand, clean water, and moderate waves, but there is a danger of rip tides and marine life. The north side faces Santa Rosa Sound, and is called Soundside; there are few waves here, and no rip current, but the sand isn't as nice, and the water is more polluted due to boats and runoff.

    Pensacola Beach Welcome Sign

    Pensacola is nicknamed "The City of Five Flags" due to the five governments that have flown flags over it during its history: the flags of Spain (Castile), France, Great Britain, the Confederate States of America, and the United States. Other nicknames include "World's Whitest Beaches" (due to the white sand prevalent along beaches in the Florida panhandle), "Cradle of Naval Aviation" (the National Museum of Naval Aviation is located at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, home of the legendary Blue Angels), "Western Gate to the Sunshine State," "America's First Settlement," "Emerald Coast," "Redneck Riviera," and "Red Snapper Capital of the World." Content via Wikitravel

    Sunset at the beach
  • Go to the beach!

    Spend the day on jet skis, parasailing, walking the boardwalk, listening to live music, or lying on the pristine white sand.

  • Holiday Inn Express

    An attractive gulf-side hotel right on the beach, it is less expensive than most hotels in  the area. The Quietwater Beach Boardwalk along with many shops and restaurants are all within walking distance of the hotel.

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    A really nice hotel for a really nice amount of money. If it's clean rooms, comfortable beds and a relaxing beach that you're looking for, then you've come to the right place.

  • Emerald Isle Condominiums

    An expensive luxury resort located on the Gulf of Mexico. It is referred to as "the hidden jewel of Pensacola Beach" because it has yet to be overwhelmed by tourists. The view is spectacular, no matter what room you end up staying in.

  • Hampton Inn

    A great hotel that's about 15 min from the beach, 10 min from downtown Pensacola,  and very accessible to a multitude of bars/restaurants, including the Cordova Mall. For business, fun, or for the family, Hampton Inn has all the necessary accommodations.

  • Ramada Inn

    Every good thing in life is free and in this case it's a hot continental breakfast and high-speed internet. It is also another hotel that lies close to the beachfront; just be ready to spend a little extra for it.

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  • Peg Leg Pete's

    Sail the high seas with a restaurant serving up an amazing selection of fresh seafood right on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk. Winner of seven local awards, including Best Oyster Bar and Best Beach Restaurant.

  • Flounder's Chowder House

    A seafood joint with an authentic taste. Flounder's is unique in that the restaurant is  decorated with random antique artifacts from around the country. Watch out for their specialty drink, "Diesel Fuel".  It's about as strong as its namesake.

  • Skopelos On The Bay

    Fine dining at its best. Skopelos also offers a scenic view of Pensacola Bay. Enjoy a cocktail or some fresh seafood as you witness a beautiful sunset. Skopelos has served a handful of well-known guests, including former President George H. Bush and First Lady, Barbara.

  • Bonefish Grill

    If you couldn't guess by the name, Bonefish specializes in a variety of delicious fish being served fresh daily. It is very much an upscale seafood restaurant, but worth every penny.

  • Melting Pot

    An amazing and fun fondue restaurant. From strawberries to cheese, you can dip your food into any variety of sauces. If you haven't been, go "fondue".

  • McGuire's Irish Pub

    A local favorite with really good food and a fun atmosphere. Choose from one of the six types of beers, 5 regular and 1 seasonal, that are brewed in-house at the McGuire's Brewing Co.

  • Zea Restaurant

    Are you a meat lover? Do you like your chicken rotisserie or grilled? At Zea you can have it any way you like. Zea is a New Orleans style restaurant with a very authentic flavor that you're sure to enjoy.

  • Jerry's Drive In

    Stuck in the '50s? While you're there, grab a burger and shake. Not only are they classic, but they are good. Did we mention inexpensive? Yea, it's that too.

  • Kooter Brown's

    The absolute best wings in Pensacola!  Breaded, naked, mild, hot, spicy - You can choose from all sorts of combinations and flavors until you have your wings just the way you like.

  • Jerry's Cajun Cafe & Market

    Really good cajun and creole food. Jerry's stays true to their saying: "Relaxed dining in a casual New Orleans atmosphere."

  • Carrabba's Italian Grill

    When the recipes have been passed down for more than four generations, you know the menu is not only authentic, but quality. Friendly. Authentic. Italian. Welcome to the family.

  • La Hacienda

    Always a favorite if you're into Mexican flavor. They have good food and prompt service, not to mention it's cheap!

  • Eat!

    If you're looking for contemporary food in a more sophisticated atmosphere, Eat! is a very nice little place to be. In order to get over the mid-week hump, check out Martini Night on Tuesdays, Appetizer Night on Wednesdays, and Wine Night on Thursdays.

  • Tijuana Flats Burrito Co.

    One of the more popular restaurants in the area, Tijuana Flats is a local Mexican favorite. The restaurant also serves as a great stress reliever in that one of Tijuana Flats' priorities is to never take things too seriously.

  • Georgio's Pizza

    Fantastic pizza. With melt-in-your-mouth dough and only the freshest ingredients, Georgio's serves up a pie like no other. Warning: This is not the place to eat if you're looking for a cheap meal.

  • Fish House

    A high-class seafood restaurant with a great view of both Seville Harbor and Pensacola Bay. They even offer a late night menu for those of you who can't sleep without food in your system.

  • Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen

    GREAT pizza with a fun name. Hopjacks is home to one of the most unique and extensive specialty beers in the area including a full bar with 36 taps and over 150 beers.

  • Dharma Blue

    A sushi lover's dream. Sushi all day, every day. Don't miss out on Monday nights when they have $2 off of all sushi rolls.

  • Hemingway's Island Grill

    A classy restaurant that celebrates the life of one of the greatest writer's of all time. The menu is inspired by the locations in the world that were Hemingway's favorites.

  • Surf Burger

    "The Best Burger in Paradise." They also have hot dogs, fries, soft drinks, milk shakes, and beer; all made to order. Perfect after a long day at the beach.

  • Seville Quarter

    The most popular party complex in Pensacola. Seville is a large New Orleans-style establishment with multiple rooms and DJ's. Be sure to show up on Thursday night for "College Night".

  • Bedlam

    Bedlam is an after-hours bar located next door to Seville Quarter that opens when Seville closes. Bedlam throws one of the best all-night parties almost every night. For "Night Owls" only.

  • Sidelines Sports Bar

    The first sports bar on the island, Sidelines is a local favorite. Buffalo wings, burgers, and beer are their specialty.

  • Capt'n Fun Beach Club

    "The largest open-air nightclub in the panhandle." Great live music and no cover charge are just a couple things that draw the crowds to this club located on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk.

  • Bamboo Willie's Beachside Bar

    It's all in the name. Bamboo Willie's is located on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk,  offering great live music and special events. What makes this place unique is that it is accessible by foot, car, or boat.

  • New York Nick's

    Sports, sports, sports! If this sports bar doesn't keep you up to date on the latest scores with their eight big screens and thirty TV's, nothing will.

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