Anchor Cottage's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Cute little rehab Bird facility, you get to feed the birds and the food is provided. Only $5 ( Cash only)
17 locals recommend
Uncle Sandy's Macaw Bird Park
9513 N Palafox StCute little rehab Bird facility, you get to feed the birds and the food is provided. Only $5 ( Cash only)
Great dolphins cruise, only $25 a pp. They have day cruises and sunset cruises. Soda and water are provided complimentary on the boat ride!
23 locals recommend
Jolly Sailing & Dolphin Cruise
655 Pensacola Beach BlvdGreat dolphins cruise, only $25 a pp. They have day cruises and sunset cruises. Soda and water are provided complimentary on the boat ride!
Restrooms and lots of free parking is available at the main entrance of the beach. If you would like more privacy , continue driving down the main street and you can pull over to any free side parking lot!
554 locals recommend
Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadRestrooms and lots of free parking is available at the main entrance of the beach. If you would like more privacy , continue driving down the main street and you can pull over to any free side parking lot!
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdGreat historical location!
Pensacola
$50 pp, cruise 1 hr 30 min
Food scene
Village Inn Nine Mile Road
1590 E 9 Mile RdExcellent breakfast served all day, no long wait or super large crowds!
Excellent breakfast/brunch/, very popular spot. Usually a 45 min -1 hour wait on the weekends but you can reserve your waiting spot online! With a quick online reserve and wait, we only had to wait an extra 10 mins when we arrived!
130 locals recommend
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
509 S Palafox StExcellent breakfast/brunch/, very popular spot. Usually a 45 min -1 hour wait on the weekends but you can reserve your waiting spot online! With a quick online reserve and wait, we only had to wait an extra 10 mins when we arrived!
If you like seafood, you will love this little spot! Great affordable prices and great food! It’s a small cozy little spot about 10 minutes from the cottage.
David's Catfish House Pensacola
131 North New Warrington RoadIf you like seafood, you will love this little spot! Great affordable prices and great food! It’s a small cozy little spot about 10 minutes from the cottage.
Great breakfast/ brunch, usually wait time on the weekends but the food is great!
77 locals recommend
Another Broken Egg Cafe
721 E Gregory StGreat breakfast/ brunch, usually wait time on the weekends but the food is great!
JACKSON’S STEAKHOUSE- Best steak ever! Nice quiet spot with best steaks in town! Excellent choice for a steak lover! Make your reservations!
117 locals recommend
Pensacola
JACKSON’S STEAKHOUSE- Best steak ever! Nice quiet spot with best steaks in town! Excellent choice for a steak lover! Make your reservations!
Crabs
6 Casino Beach BoardwalkCrabs has great seafood, located right on the beach with amazing views !
Laid back vibes with good food: oysters, seafood, burgers and sandwiches. Live music too on some weekends.
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdLaid back vibes with good food: oysters, seafood, burgers and sandwiches. Live music too on some weekends.
Adventures
Glow night Kayaking
The kids had a great time on the obstacle course, we did too! The course charges about $20-$25 a person for an hour! They didn’t charge for the parents. Believe me an hour is more than enough time! We ate lunch at a great spot right beside the course after we were done! This location is about 30 miles for the house, it was worth the drive and experience!
54 locals recommend
Navarre Family Watersports
8671 Navarre PkwyThe kids had a great time on the obstacle course, we did too! The course charges about $20-$25 a person for an hour! They didn’t charge for the parents. Believe me an hour is more than enough time! We ate lunch at a great spot right beside the course after we were done! This location is about 30 miles for the house, it was worth the drive and experience!
Fast Eddies Fun Center
505 W Michigan AveSmall fun little amusement park for the family!
LAGUNA Beach Bar& Grill- Great beach bar: live bands / music in the spring & summer. Great drinks and day & night activities for the family.
117 locals recommend
Pensacola
LAGUNA Beach Bar& Grill- Great beach bar: live bands / music in the spring & summer. Great drinks and day & night activities for the family.
$59 for two person Kayak. Recommend the 8:30 pm paddle ( 7:30pm it’s still too light to see the kayaking glowing). They accommodate from 7:30pm -11:30pm kayak. You can bring your own mini speaker or rent one for for $10. Kids are welcome!Reserve your spot www. Glowpaddle.com
117 locals recommend
Pensacola
$59 for two person Kayak. Recommend the 8:30 pm paddle ( 7:30pm it’s still too light to see the kayaking glowing). They accommodate from 7:30pm -11:30pm kayak. You can bring your own mini speaker or rent one for for $10. Kids are welcome!Reserve your spot www. Glowpaddle.com
Grizzley Ax Throwing! Ax throwing, games, painting and a Rage room! Fun adventures for family and friends!
18 locals recommend
Grizzly Axes
6300 N Davis HwyGrizzley Ax Throwing! Ax throwing, games, painting and a Rage room! Fun adventures for family and friends!
Indoor /outdoor water park and amusement park. Foley, AL is only 35 mins from the cottage. No lines or waits during the weekdays , not over crowded. We had a blast!
Tropic Falls at OWA
Indoor /outdoor water park and amusement park. Foley, AL is only 35 mins from the cottage. No lines or waits during the weekdays , not over crowded. We had a blast!
City advice
Getting around
Toll
Travel toll ($3) to enter Gulfbreeze/ Pensacola Beach area. Toll does not accept cash. They take a picture of your tag and send the $3 bill registered to your car.