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Gulf Islands National Seashore

Pensacola, FL 32563
850 934 2600
Ranked #3 of 43 attractions in Pensacola
5.0 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Sunbathing, Swimming, Camping
Owner description: This 150-mile stretch of seashore, which runs from Cat Island in Mississippi to Santa Rosa Island in Florida, offers sparkling blue water and many...... more » Owner description: This 150-mile stretch of seashore, which runs from Cat Island in Mississippi to Santa Rosa Island in Florida, offers sparkling blue water and many beautiful beaches along the way. « less
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El Dorado Springs, MO
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A wonderful place to go and enjoy the beach, ocean, and surroundings. More

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Winchester, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I really liked my visit to this area. It was quiet and very nice. The sand was so white and it is one of my favorite places. More

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Dallas, Texas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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The beach was uncrowded during spring break. There are many good deposits of small conch shells and bugle shaped shells. Everyone had their personal collection by the end of the week. More

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Brewton, Alabama
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

We're an hour north of Pensacola and visit Gulf Islands National Seashore regularly as a quick escape. The annual pass is WELL worth it. Beautiful beach, tons of birds, trails and a historic fort. Gotta love it! More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Miles of pristine sugar white beaches. Historic forts from Spanish American War, Clvil War, WWI, and WWII. Ft. Pickens National Park is one of the most scenic places on the entire Gulf Coast. More

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Peg Leg Pete's Restaurant had great food, inexpensive raw oysters that were so gooooood! Beautiful beaches everywhere, covered by beautiful people! More

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Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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person found this review helpful

The sugar white sand and crystal clear aquamarine water is absolutely amazing. These are some of the best beaches I have ever seen. More

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beloit wisc
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

visited both ft pickens and johnson beach. We were there in the late 90's. we both love our National parks and have visited many throughout the USA More

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

We enjoyed the sand and sun. Tacilities were good and the fee was only $3. More

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Pensacola, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

wonderful place to enjoy mother nature, wildlife is great, views and water is so refreashing to view and swim... More

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