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Santa Rosa Island

Pensacola, FL
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Ranked #4 of 47 attractions in Pensacola
Type: Islands
Description: Pensacola Beach is the main attraction on this island.
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Brunswick, Missouri
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47 reviews 47 reviews
28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

We drove around Santa Rosa Island and walked down the beaches. Beutiful white sand and just gorgeous view.

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Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

We visited two different areas of the island. We first went around to the beaches nearer the Fort. The beaches there are beautiful but it was right before the big storm was about to enter the gulf and the water was very rough. We then went to the beaches nearer the bay side, where the covered pavilions are. The water... More

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Toronto, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

White sands and tourquoise waters what more could you ask for? It is spectacular! Very quiet. Perfect if you don't like big crowds.

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Fishers, Indiana
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Wonderful beach, very peaceful, nice to float in the water and layout by the water, allow a couple of hours

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Houston, Alabama
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Not covered up with condos! Loved the drive through the dunes, drove all the way to Navarre beach. Great food at Flounders!!!

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Powell, Tennessee
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

Wow we sure did enjoy.Didn't cost us a dime thanks to the super nice lady that ask us for any discounts we might be eligible for.I wish I had of had the time to spend all day here.Take a picnic and enjoy its worth the trip.

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Pensacola, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Gorgeous beaches and water. Quiet and not too crowded. Miss being able to park anywhere along the road to walk down to the Gulf. (As it was when I was a teen) Now you must park in designated parking lots and walk to the areas nearby. If you want to watch bathing suits, stay near all the hotels, otherwise, drive... More

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Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

No rush, just meander along and enjoy all the sites as you like. Then stop, enjoy the visit and go to the next interesting site.

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Gulf Breeze, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

The business core has a lot to offer in the terms of dining, shopping and beautiful hotels. But the main attraction is the gorgeous beaches: the public Pensacola Beach sandwiched between two National Seashores. You can see sea turtles, bottle-nosed dolphins and manta rays swimming in the water and see osprey, bald eagles, and other amazing shore birds flying overhead.... More

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Milton, Florida, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

Beautiful beach,but needs indoor showers to get the sand off and change clothes,plenty of places to eat and shop

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