Travel Guide | Pensacola and Pensacola Beach, FL

Welcome to one of the most beautiful destinations along the Emerald Coast!!  Pensacola is where I was raised from age 4 and very proud to call home!   We are a growing city with beautiful white sand beaches and home of the US Navy Blue Angels!!  I hope you find this guide helpful and I hope to continuously update it with new information. We have separated it between two locations...Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach.  You can typically be from one city to another in about 20 minutes or less.  They both have wonderful restaurants and attractions to enjoy.  Feel free to ask any questions along the way.

A Guide to PENSACOLA BEACH

photo via VisitPensacola

WHERE TO STAY

P E N S A C O L A  B E A C H

Margaritaville
Holiday Inn Resort
Marriot
Portofino Resort & Hotel

Condos:
Slice of Heaven @ Portofino Resort
Beach Club Condos

BOUTIQUES

Envie Boutique
Intracoastal Outfitters
Ron Jon Surf Shop

BREAKFAST

The Native Cafe

EATS

The Grand Marlin
Flounders
Crabs
Casino Beach Bar and Grill
Peg Leg’s
Cafe Nola
H2O Pensacola Beach
Water Pig
Drift (modern coastal cuisine)
Bonsai (high-end Asian Fusion)

BARS AND LOUNGES

Island Culture Tiki Bar
Paradise Bar and Grill
Islander
The Break
Sandshaker
Sky Bar
Cumaru
Bamboo Willies
Captn Funs

PLACES FOR KIDS

Gulf Breeze Zoo
Laguna’s Pensacola Beach
UFO’s Pensacola Beach
Resort Pass Day Pass – Hilton Lazy River
Best Western Day Pass – Splash Pad/Restaurant/Hot tubs and Pools

Photo of Hilton Lazy River & Best Western Splash Pad
photo via VisitPensacola

A Guide to downtown PENSACOLA

P E N S A C O L A

WHERE TO STAY

Marriott Courtyard
Holiday Inn Downtown
Oyster Bay

BREAKFAST

The Ruby Slipper
Scenic Diner
Bodacious Brew
Polonza Bistro
George’s Artisan Bakery
Dog House Deli
Shark Fin

EATS

Carmen’s Lunch Bar
Nom Sushi
Al Fresco Food Trucks
Wine Bar on Palafox
86 Forks Bar and Table
Jackson’s Steakhouse
Global Grill
Restaurant Iron
Union Public House
Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano
Dharma Blue
Jaco’s
The Fish House
McGuire’s Irish Pub
The District Steak & Seafood Bar

SWEETS

Bubba’s Sweet Spot
Bluejay’s Bakery
Frios Gourmet Pops

BOUTIQUES

Gray Pensacola
Bluetique Pensacola
Scout Boutique
Indigeaux Denim Bar and Boutique
Bodacious Shops
Artesana’s (Gift & Home Store)
Pirouettes (Childrens Boutique)

BARS AND LOUNGES

Seville Quarter
The District
Blend Lounge
O’Riley’s Irish Pub
Old Hickory Whiskey Bar
Perfect Plain
Play Pensacola
The Kennedy

SERVICES

Bella Bridesmaids
The Blowout Bar
Deshi Nail and Skin

SWEAT

Ride Society
Pure Barre
Pure Pilates
Disko Lemonade

PLACES FOR KIDS

Pensacola Children’s Museum
Naval Air Museum
Community Maritime Park
Palafox Pier Splash Pad
Pensacola Blue Wahoos Games (During Season)

Dinner at Angelena’s

Lunch at Jackson’s Restaurant

You can find a post from our staycation on Pensacola Beach here.