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.

Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier is the pinnacle of Pensacola. If you want the real Gulf Coast experience,…read morethis is the spot. The pier stretches about 1,471 feet out into the Gulf, and the water is so clear you can see straight down like you're looking through glass. Schools of fish cruise by, anglers line the rails pulling up mackerel and pompano, and every once in a while you'll see something bigger glide through the blue. I've seen rays, sharks, and more fish than I could count swimming right below my feet. It feels like standing above a living aquarium. The original pier here dates back to the 1930s, but the modern one was rebuilt stronger in 1998 after storms took the earlier versions. Today it draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, and it's easy to see why. The beach is bright white, the water is emerald green, and the whole place has that laid-back Gulf magic. Walk the boards, feel the breeze, Watch the Gulf roll with ease, Fish below and sky above, Simple place you can't help but love. For me, this pier wasn't just a stop it was the highlight of the whole trip.

If I could give this less than one star, I would. Me and my friend walked onto the pier on and were…read morenot aware that you needed to pay. We were then scolded by a very rude and inconsiderate woman Named Melinda. She screamed at us and told us to "learn how to read". I came back and tried to tell her that how she acted was inappropriate; instead of having a civil conversation, she continued to yell over me and wouldn't let me speak and called me a "sneaky teenager" all because I didn't know I had to pay to get in. Then, I brought my mother over because Melinda would not take me seriously. As soon as my mother came over, Melinda completely turned her attitude around. She lied and said she never told me to "learn how to read, and when I corrected her, she wouldn't admit it until I brought it up for the third time. Terrible customer service by Melinda, also why should I have to pay in order to go on a pier anyway?

Super easy to find via GPS and plenty of (free) parking in their own lot (situated with a bunch of…read morerestaurants). Came during down time so the beach was empty but oh so beautiful with clean white sand and clear water!

Cute little area to stop and walk around! The little pier is nice to walk on and look at the water…read moreand there are a bunch of restaurants and shopping nearby!

(May 22, 2024) I highly recommend this 2 hours dolphin and…read morebay cruise excursion. If you're staying on Pensacola Beach, it's a super easy drive and park situation. Park near Felix's restaurant and enter downstairs under Felix's. There is a little ramp that takes you to the bay side where you catch the boat. No signs mark the area, but you will see others waiting in the area. These are most likely your fellow boaters. They suggest you arrive 45 minutes prior to departure. Our tour was scheduled for 10:00 AM; we arrived at 9:20 AM. The wait is easy with the beautiful scenery are lovely breeze. There are tables and chairs to sit at while waiting. The boat came out of the bay to get us, so don't be surprised if you don't see a boat when you first arrive. You will walk in the sand for a short distance before taking the pier to get onto the boat. A gentleman will take your last name that you made the reservations under, so you don't need tickets to show the reservation. The guys can help you on the boat if needed. The boat is a double decker. The lower area is shaded with large 3-3-1/2' port type widows which are open for a great breeze and maximum viewing. The captain will briefly go over safety instructions and what to do in case of an emergency. This is standard procedure on any chartered vessel. Don't be late! We had a group of 4 board at the last minute so all the instructions they missed had to be restated. Very annoying and rude, so don't be THAT person/group. You must stay seated while leaving the pier, but after you leave, you are free to roam the vessel. All seats are around the perimeter of the boat and each side of the boat has 7 windows. There's plenty of room for viewing. The captain does a great job of turning the boat so everyone gets to see the dolphins no matter which side you are seated. They sell canned sodas, bottles water and chips; no alcohol. There are plenty of grab bars to steady yourself once the boat gets going. It was a very smooth ride. Even when fishing boats went by us and created wake, we didn't feel much at all. I don't think anyone would have trouble with sea sickness. There is plenty of room for strollers, adult walkers, etc. No restrictions on purses. Several people had diaper bags for the kids and backpacks. There is a restroom onboard. We saw several pods of dolphin. It was a so neat how they come very close to the boat. Dylan/Dillion, of the boat hands, was so good at engaging with our group. Though he is young (born in 2001), he has been in Pensacola all his life and is very knowledgeable about the dolphins and the history of Pensacola. He was a pleasure to meet. After the dolphin viewing we took a cruise around the entire bay. We saw Ft. Pickens, the haunted lighthouse, million dollar homes, the military base area and so much more. I wasn't expecting the cruise to be as much fun as the dolphin viewing. They played reggae music while we cruised. I'm so glad we decided to do this tour! We were returned to the same area we left originally. For only $30 (plus taxes/fees and not including cancellation insurance you can add), this was a great deal! The vessel staff work for tips, so please remember to take care of them.

Great Experience. Little confusing finding the dock where we board. Had a great time. Saw plenty of…read moredolphins. Crew were super laid back and chil. I would recommend.

This is the best place to rent all your beach toys and necessities. Larry is the best, he'll set up…read moreyour umbrellas and chairs, also take them down at the end of the day. Will recommend his services to everyone visiting in this area.

Communication could be better…read more We paid for 3 days of a set, 2 chairs and an umbrella, for $120 plus the extra 20% fee since we paid with card. No problems with set up our first or third day. Look ahead at the weather because there is a no refund policy, even if it storms and they have no plan to set up that day. We didn't know that there was no plan to setup our second day until we called Larry that afternoon since our chairs and umbrella were still chained up vs set up. He said he isn't setting up, nor refunding for the day that we had paid for already. We had expected it setup by the time we came back from the NAS, but we still went out and enjoyed the beach as best as we could that day with no chairs and just used our kids umbrella. It was stormy early the second day and windy the rest of the day, but the 3rd day was also extremely windy with no problems with set up.

We have been on a variety of dolphin tours in various places along the Gulf of Mexico and the…read moreAtlantic Ocean, but NONE of them compares to this one!! We did the 1.5 to 2 hour Sunset Dolphin Cruise and had an absolute blast!! It was unbelievable how many dolphins we saw out in the bay! Five of them even swam with the boat when we were heading back!! We saw three jump out of the water and flip in the air! It was honestly like we were watching a movie instead of seeing it in real-life!! The sunset over the water was gorgeous as well!! I simply can't say enough about this cruise!! I very, very highly recommend!!! **Tips** ~ Reserve your spot online on their website to be sure the cruise/tour you are wanting to take doesn't fill up. ~ Bring some cash or your credit/debit card as there is an onboard snack bar. ~ There is a bathroom onboard, but it's similar to a porta-toilet, so you might want to make sure you use the restroom before boarding. ~ There is a Coast Guard-certified lady who shows everyone how to put on, fasten, tighten, and take off the life vests, as well as telling everyone where they are located onboard, if needed. Not every dolphin tour has life vests (we have taken a couple in the past that didn't), so this is important and just another positive about this company!

Very disappointed, boarded the boat that I was reserved with, then was told that it was a private…read moreBooking. The Thompson's . They went out but we did not on the back up boat. We went upstairs to have dinner at Shaggy's and that was even more disappointing. Skies cleared and it was obvious that the private boat was more important . Stopped here on purpose for the great revues. Makes me so sad. Please do better! We live close enough and are asked for recommendations . I understand that safety is imperative. But when other ships sailed and we didn't.......

On time, safe and responsible crews, and fun ride. Cool area to hang out, overall a fun little…read moreenvironment. Staff isn't difficult to look at either

Parasailing was great! Professional team. Easy sign up and attention to a fun time!!! We plan to…read moretry the dolphin cruise next time.

We had such a good time with Capt. Bruce playing with dolphins, exploring a deserted island,…read moreclimbing white sand dunes, swimming in a turquoise lagoon, and discovering tiny shrimp and pipe fishes in the sea grass. All of this in a 4-hour morning cruise limited to 6 passengers. The dolphins were out and about, frolicking, playing, and jumping. There were mamma dolphins and their babies swimming along with our boat, even swimming upside down. I highly recommend Capt. Bruce. We couldn't have had a better time.

The most personalized dolphin tour I've taken. We had a very up close encounter with several…read moredolphin that came right up to the boat. Highly recommend Captain Bruce as a tour guide for this area.