La Rua Heights — Experience Pensacola
Food scene
My husband and I love this place for a date. It’s food and drink menu are unique and delicious! Try the boiled peanuts!
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Union Public House
36 S Reus StMy husband and I love this place for a date. It’s food and drink menu are unique and delicious! Try the boiled peanuts!
Phenomenal breakfast place with a light and airy ambiance perfect for couples and families
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The Ruby Slipper Cafe
509 S Palafox StPhenomenal breakfast place with a light and airy ambiance perfect for couples and families
George Bistro + Bar
6205 N 9th AveSo good! Get the Lobster Roll!
It normally has a long wait so go on off times or go early and put your name on the list. Perfect spot for families, kids (and adults) can be loud and go play yard games while waiting for food. Ask for a spot at one of the fire pits during the spring and fall
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Red Fish Blue Fish Pensacola Beach
5 Via De Luna DrIt normally has a long wait so go on off times or go early and put your name on the list. Perfect spot for families, kids (and adults) can be loud and go play yard games while waiting for food. Ask for a spot at one of the fire pits during the spring and fall
It’s a chain but you really can’t beat their breakfast! Make sure you check in on Yelp before going to avoid long wait times
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Another Broken Egg Cafe
721 E Gregory StIt’s a chain but you really can’t beat their breakfast! Make sure you check in on Yelp before going to avoid long wait times
Act like a Local
These are great places off the beaten touristy path of Pensacola.
Tiny, local bar with tasty food. Try the Everything but the Kitchen Sink dessert. It’s a personal favorite!
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The Magnolia
2050 North 12th AvenueTiny, local bar with tasty food. Try the Everything but the Kitchen Sink dessert. It’s a personal favorite!
Great family friendly restaurant, close to the house, always great service and excellent calzones
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New Yorker Deli & Pizzeria
3001 E Cervantes StGreat family friendly restaurant, close to the house, always great service and excellent calzones
Walk here, grab some tasty BBQ (ask for extra sauce, it’s the best!), finish it off with their chocolate pie (you won’t be disappointed), and burn the calories walking back
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Hot Spot Barbecue - BBQ
901 E La Rua StWalk here, grab some tasty BBQ (ask for extra sauce, it’s the best!), finish it off with their chocolate pie (you won’t be disappointed), and burn the calories walking back
Love Indian? Don’t be scared by the exterior, the food is superb and even good to-go.
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Taste of India
810 E Gregory StLove Indian? Don’t be scared by the exterior, the food is superb and even good to-go.
“You can walk here from La Rua Heights. It’s the oldest restaurant in Pensacola and a great spot if you are craving fried food.”
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Jerry's Drive In
2815 E Cervantes St“You can walk here from La Rua Heights. It’s the oldest restaurant in Pensacola and a great spot if you are craving fried food.”
Parks & Rec
Fun and free places our family enjoys
It’s great walking trails and water views within walking distance of our house.
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Parque Bayview
2001 E Lloyd StIt’s great walking trails and water views within walking distance of our house.
This beach is locally called “Mommy-Baby Beach”. Our family loves that you park very close to the water and their are covered picnic areas - making it great for families!
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Quietwater Beach
400 Quietwater Beach RdThis beach is locally called “Mommy-Baby Beach”. Our family loves that you park very close to the water and their are covered picnic areas - making it great for families!
The park is home to the Minnesota Twins minor league team - The Blue Wahoos. Games are a lot of fun for both families and singles/couples. Check their page out on Facebook to see other community events like fireworks and movie nights.
It also has a park that sits right on the bay, which our kids love.
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Parque Marítimo Comunitario Vince J. Whibbs Sr.
301 W Main StThe park is home to the Minnesota Twins minor league team - The Blue Wahoos. Games are a lot of fun for both families and singles/couples. Check their page out on Facebook to see other community events like fireworks and movie nights.
It also has a park that sits right on the bay, which our kids love.
Toledo Square
1100-1198 N 17th AveOne of the best parks for younger children, within walking distance of our house
Neighborhoods
I know we are biased but East Hill has it all! Within 5 mins of downtown, 15 to the beach, great walking/running/biking and delicious places to eat.
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East Hill
I know we are biased but East Hill has it all! Within 5 mins of downtown, 15 to the beach, great walking/running/biking and delicious places to eat.
Pensacola has a rich history and has had a recent focus on revitalization that has brought in cool stores and restaurants.
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Downtown
Pensacola has a rich history and has had a recent focus on revitalization that has brought in cool stores and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous water views, cool history, and kids love exploring all the tunnels
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Fuerte Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdGorgeous water views, cool history, and kids love exploring all the tunnels
Cool park relatively close by to take a nature walk
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Parque Bay Bluffs
3400 Scenic HwyCool park relatively close by to take a nature walk
“If you love history, check out Historic Seville Square. They give tours in some of the homes surrounding the square.”
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Seville Historic District
“If you love history, check out Historic Seville Square. They give tours in some of the homes surrounding the square.”