Best place in the whole Pensacola. I really recommend if you are visiting for the first time. It…read moregets incredibly full during Mardi Gras and other major events. There's a large variation of restaurants and stores to visit. I love that they have Senior Frogs, Hooters, Papa's Pizza, Crabs, Flounders, and many more awesome restaurants. I love the Beach and you can visit the inner-coast. Honestly, what I would change is that I would make it longer like South Florida. The best boardwalk I've been to is like Hallandale/Hollywood Beach. I wouldn't do the pop up markets at either side of the Pensacola Board walk though because it's very expensive to participate with very little to no profit.

The area was OK has a few bars and some food. The only negative side was that a smell very bad…read morestrong odor coming from the water.

Historically ridden place. In the best way. There's a fort…read morehere. Actually. Unlike some other places the ruins here exist with old cannons and beautiful arched brick. We've not explored them and mainly visit for the beaches. Military can receive a free lifetime pass for national parks so the entry fee is waived here. I greatly appreciate. My husband loves to bike here. I love to come and see the Inlet. You can go to the Bayside or you can go to the Oceanside. There's also some older probably early 1900 homes scattered about the property from another iteration of its use. There's also I believe World War I one or World War II bunkers present here so this state Park has had many different lives and leaves quite a legacy. We've driven through the campgrounds which look really nice. And the stretch of golf here is substantial. You could definitely find a place to be all on your own if you were willing to walk. The facilities are nice. There are restrooms but parking can be limited at the beach lots on the gulf side when driving in. It's an extensive park and a very long stretch. The water is incredible. It's turquoise jello on the right days.

This area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore is called "Fort Pickens Beach area" it is located…read morebetween Pensacola beach & ends at the Fort. It is a beautiful stretch of beach there isn't much out there once you pass Peg Leg Pete's, but some designated areas to park for beach access, on the Gulf of Mexico side. You can see some remnants of the old Fort areas on the sound side, they are restricted areas, it's kinda of eerie, like time has stood still. Not a lot of people use this end of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, there is a unspoiled beauty about it. Untouched beautiful beachside paradise. There is a overnight camp/campground area, within the park, at the end near the Fort. It's a great place to camp while exploring the Gulf Islands National Seashore "Fort Pickens area." Highest Recommendations.

We came to the area to visit friends who live here and they brought us to Navarre Beach a couple of…read moredays. We'd never heard of Navarre Beach, but we definitely enjoyed visiting it! We really liked that it wasn't very touristy (tourists are the WORST! Especially when they act like tourists!!) The beach was very clean and there were even public restrooms in the places we went and those were clean too. Something fun about the beach is that the home of the Blue Angels is nearby, so they do fly overs at this beach when returning home - this is awesome!! Definitely would like to return!!!

Seas the day at Navarre Beach! Beautiful white sand, a wide open bay and the Gulf of Mexico makes…read morefor a perfect vacation. Navarre Beach has been my family's destination for years. It's in a quiet, sleepy neighborhood, and the beach is clean. There is a pier for fishing and walking and a few restaurants near the beach. Not much else but townhomes, condos and houses.

Opal beach is by far my most favorite beach in the Pensacola and not as over crowded as some…read moreothers. Opal beach offers two 'entrances' one is free but doesn't have any facilities. The other is part of the file islands national seashore and charges a small entry fee per car. Big plus: military ID card holders enter for free. This one has gazebos, bbq grills and facilities. What I absolutely love is how clean this beach is and the clear blue water. It's a perfect place to chill.

Worth the drive and entrance fees. Park is beautiful. Water was perfect too. Navarre was very…read morecrowded.

Quiet and serene. If you are looking for a beach experience with few people and no buildings, this…read moreis your spot. Must take own chairs and drinks since there are no suppliers nearby.

If you are looking for a chill beach with low crowds this the place for you! I enjoy a full "me…read moreday" At Princess Beach! The beach was full but wasn't overly crowded.

Not open to the public currently. Even the boardwalk is blocked off to the public. Will update…read morewhen it reopens

Bay Bluffs Park is a cool enough place to chill for a bit and unwind after a long day. They were…read morequite a few cars parked here and the place was a cool enough place to chill.

The best place to spend a day. Made up of Opal beach, Ft Pickens and other federal parks in the…read morePanhandle, the parks offer various activities.

This is a beautiful strip of protected land that is simply breathtaking, if there is anything here…read moreto complain about well you're focusing on things that most would never consider to be a problem. The miles of paved highway is surrounded with white sugar sand beaches and towering dunes and beautiful water with lots of parking and not so many people at least the day of our visit. I guess this would be considered a barrier island but regardless of its designation it's one of the most beautiful stretch of beaches that I've come across and I've seen plenty - if you're planning a visit be prepared to spend the day the memories you make here will last you a lifetime, there aren't a lot of amenities if you consider the vastness of this place and please pack out everything you pack in this is one of the most pristine pieces of land I've visited and deserves the respect from all that visit. If there is such a thing as a bucket list item this definitely qualifies and if you're lucky enough to be able to spend some time here just do it - it exceeded all my expectations and I hope to return again soon...

A great day at the beach as always. It's ours favorite go to spot. Water was a little stained but…read moreall in all it was great. Sun was out and sargassum is all but gone. Water was warm and the sun was out.

Visited in September 2024 and it was beautiful! There are two parking areas, both have restrooms,…read moreoutdoor showers, and pavilions with picnic tables. There is also a hiking trail on the north side of the road. Just a short jaunt from the restrooms is a boardwalk over the dunes to a mobi-mat that goes most of the way out to the beach. The current was quite strong, so keep an eye on little ones. Overall it was wonderful visit, especially at just $3 a car load.