Mark’s Local Guide to Pensacola
Fun Stuff
A fun and fairly affordable distraction for kids and adults. We have spent time there and enjoyed, especially with younger guests.
87 locals recommend
Laguna's Beach Bar and Grill
460 Pensacola Beach BlvdA fun and fairly affordable distraction for kids and adults. We have spent time there and enjoyed, especially with younger guests.
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
165 Fort Pickens RdBest hotel on the beach.
Blake Doyle Skatepark
Just a few blocks down our street is the new (6/2023) skatepark.
Great place for a lot of fun for all ages. Waverunner, parasailing, boat rental, obstacle course, go carts...
45 locals recommend
Radical Rides
444 Pensacola Beach BlvdGreat place for a lot of fun for all ages. Waverunner, parasailing, boat rental, obstacle course, go carts...
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Best beach in Florida!
Food scene
Best barbecue in town is right in our neighborhood. Family owned and casual. Don't forget dad's Lemon Pie!
42 locals recommend
Hot Spot Barbecue - BBQ
901 E La Rua StBest barbecue in town is right in our neighborhood. Family owned and casual. Don't forget dad's Lemon Pie!
Excellent food and family owned. We come here often. Just a few minutes from the house.
26 locals recommend
Taste of India
810 E Gregory StExcellent food and family owned. We come here often. Just a few minutes from the house.
Inside and outdoor dining. Good wine selection as you might guess! Usually their nightly dinner specials are great. This is a good launch pad when going out in downtown.
104 locals recommend
The Wine Bar On Palafox
16 Palafox PlInside and outdoor dining. Good wine selection as you might guess! Usually their nightly dinner specials are great. This is a good launch pad when going out in downtown.
Best new grocery store in the city is just a few blocks away. Good take out food until 8pm. Everything else you could want except liquor.
74 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at East Hill
1100 E Cervantes StBest new grocery store in the city is just a few blocks away. Good take out food until 8pm. Everything else you could want except liquor.
Coffee Cup Restaurant
520 E Cervantes StBusy breakfast joint just 5 blocks away.
Best Pizza for dine in. Cool space in an old school. MONDAYS are dine-in Large Pizza for only $10.
84 locals recommend
O'Zone Pizza Pub
1010 N 12th AveBest Pizza for dine in. Cool space in an old school. MONDAYS are dine-in Large Pizza for only $10.
Seville Quarter
130 E Government StA good stop when exploring downtown.
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StProbably the best seafood in town. Indoor and outdoor dining.
East Hill Pizza
2030 N 12th AveBEST pizza for take out!
End Of The Line Cafe
610 E Wright StA neighborhood vegan gem!
Bars and Clubs
Mixed bar with a LGBTQ predominant clientele. They have trivia nights and other game nights that are fun, as well as some late-night drag shows. Take your disco naps!
13 locals recommend
Cabaret
101 S Jefferson StMixed bar with a LGBTQ predominant clientele. They have trivia nights and other game nights that are fun, as well as some late-night drag shows. Take your disco naps!
World of Beer
200 S Palafox StYup, beer lovers won't want to miss out.
Only open during season and busy weekend, an open air beach bar and food with live music. A good time.
10 locals recommend
LandShark Landing at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel
165 Fort Pickens RdOnly open during season and busy weekend, an open air beach bar and food with live music. A good time.
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach RdDrinks and dining at the beach.
Sightseeing
If you like history, national parks, or just want to do something different at the beach, come explore the Fort that has protected Pensacola Bay through many different conflicts since the early 1800s. Cost to drive through the main gate. Self-guided or scheduled tours available. Many other activities.
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdIf you like history, national parks, or just want to do something different at the beach, come explore the Fort that has protected Pensacola Bay through many different conflicts since the early 1800s. Cost to drive through the main gate. Self-guided or scheduled tours available. Many other activities.
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdA must see.
Pensacola's Minor League Baseball Team plays on the bay in downtown.
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StPensacola's Minor League Baseball Team plays on the bay in downtown.
Pensacola Museum of Art
407 S Jefferson StHistory of NW Florida in a grand historic building.
79 locals recommend
T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
330 S Jefferson StHistory of NW Florida in a grand historic building.
Located in an old jail, this is a nice collection for a small city.
141 locals recommend
Pensacola Museum of Art
407 S Jefferson StLocated in an old jail, this is a nice collection for a small city.
Essentials
Walgreens
870 E Cervantes StOur local pharmacy is just 8 blocks away.
CVS
6888 N 9th AveIf CVS is your choice, this is the closest.
Sacred Heart Health System Trauma & Acute Care General Surgery
5153 N 9th AveIf you have to go...
Circle K
501 E Cervantes StClean and Safe. Open 24/7. Located just 6 blocks away at 501 E. Cervantes.
This Walmart Market is on the way to/from the Beach and had a lot of beach toys/gear in addition to groceries.
Walmart Neighborhood Market
This Walmart Market is on the way to/from the Beach and had a lot of beach toys/gear in addition to groceries.
Neighborhoods
Don't just go to the main beach (where the giant beach ball water tower is at). Venture out either way and find the less-traveled beautiful beaches of Pensacola. There are many smaller areas with facilities and parking spaces if you go right or left at the main beach.
554 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadDon't just go to the main beach (where the giant beach ball water tower is at). Venture out either way and find the less-traveled beautiful beaches of Pensacola. There are many smaller areas with facilities and parking spaces if you go right or left at the main beach.
The beach is great during the day, but in the evening if you wan to go out, go downtown! It's just a few minutes away and only $5 Uber/Lyft. You can eat, drink and just stroll around all night.
212 locals recommend
Downtown
The beach is great during the day, but in the evening if you wan to go out, go downtown! It's just a few minutes away and only $5 Uber/Lyft. You can eat, drink and just stroll around all night.