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Johnson Beach

13333 Johnson Beach Road, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, FL 32507
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Ranked #8 of 47 attractions in Pensacola
Type: Beaches
Most recent review
- Jun 17, 2013
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

You have to pay an $8 entry free to use the park which also has some trails. The pass lasts for a week so it's well worth it. The beaches are clean with amazing scenery. There are private spots further down the beach that can fill up fast with fishermen. Towards the entrance to the park is a more suitable... More

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Fremont, Ohio
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27 reviews 27 reviews
14 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Very relaxing and well maintained beach near condos, mom and pop restaurants. Doesn't feel "touristy".

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Dallas, Texas
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Most of the beaches in the area seem to get pretty packed, so it was nice to find this one. The sand is white and the ocean is blue. Lots and lots of wildlife to watch. If you are planning to visit, I would suggest that you park as far away from the entrance as possible for a little peace... More

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Pensacola, Florida, United States
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I was arrested for trying to camp on johnson's beach despite the federal website showing it to be a primitive campsite. There is a notorious female officer there on a huge power trip named Mellisa Taylor whom after arresting me I found has a long record of abusing power apparently weeks before my arrest she was pepper sprayed for pulling... More

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Pensacola, Florida
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33 attraction reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

One of my favorite beaches ever. We have the interagency pass and come here often for photography and just sitting on the beach. If you live here, get the Night Owl permit and experience the sunsets and nighttime. The boardwalk shows a part of the beach that most people never care about but should.

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Thunder Bay
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23 reviews 23 reviews
5 attraction reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

It may cost you to get into this park but you will enjoy a beautiful uncluttered, natural environment. We loved cycling and running on the main road without fast traffic.

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PerdidoBeachMom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Broad, white band beach with very clean, nice facilities, outdoor showers, multiple pavilions available for rental too. Love it!

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Scenic beach with ample parking. Worth the weekly $8.00 fee to get in. Quiet, family-friendly beach-just beautiful!

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Pensacola, Florida
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4 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

Arriving by boat from the intracoastal waterway from Bayou Chico in Pensacola, it's a 20 minute ride. Anchoring the boat along the waterway's beach, we walked across the sand to the Gulf of Mexico side. There we found very few people and clean, white powdery soft white sand. Walking a mile along the beach, we were delighted to find periodic... More

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Columbus, Kentucky, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

This a beautiful natural beach with good facilities for swimmers but also lots for those who want to enjoy nature. Beautiful. Gulf side is white sand, very natural; bay side marsh lands with a very nice walk way. Ideal for photography lovers.

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