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    Gulf Islands

    138 Reviews
    #4 of 69 things to do in Pensacola
    Nature & Parks, Islands
    Pensacola, FL
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    “Gulf Islands : Opal Beach”

    On the Gulf Islands, between Pensacola and Navarre Beaches lies Opal Beach, Florida. It is my... read more

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    MarionLovesBeaches
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    Pensacola, Florida
    “Spotlessly clean beach, white "sugar" sand, calm waters. Wonderful!”

    We visited the Pensacola beaches on the outer barrier island at one of the dog parks. We didn't... read more

    Reviewed November 25, 2018
    VintageGibson
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    Jamestown, North Carolina
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    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Gulf Islands : Opal Beach

    On the Gulf Islands, between Pensacola and Navarre Beaches lies Opal Beach, Florida. It is my favorite beach of all the Continental United States Beaches, It is very clean in a beautiful natural preserved area. There are lifeguards on duty in the summer and for...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank MarionLovesBeaches
    Reviewed November 25, 2018
    Spotlessly clean beach, white "sugar" sand, calm waters. Wonderful!

    We visited the Pensacola beaches on the outer barrier island at one of the dog parks. We didn't have our dog with us, but wanted to see what the section of the beach that allows dogs was like. And it was fantastic. Clean, beautiful, white...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank VintageGibson
    Reviewed October 24, 2018
    Wonderful beach

    We enjoyed the beach within the Ft. Pickens National Park. There was a shower for washing off. No lifeguard where we were, and a strong undertow so pay attention. LOVELY sand!

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Smiledoctorsmile
    Reviewed October 12, 2018
    very pretty and serene. check em out.

    very pretty and serene. check em out. Some are great some are forgetful, but worth the time and effort to check out.

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Christian H
    Reviewed October 1, 2018
    Beautiful

    We went to Gulf Island National Seashore and the water was beautiful. I would drop the wife off and go to the Fort Pickens..

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank Dan R
    Reviewed September 12, 2018 via mobile
    Great visit

    Many things to do with children. Pleasure to be in a place that is involved with the ecosystems. 100 percent cleaner than NYC.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank normav328
    Reviewed August 27, 2018
    Nice Beaches

    Water was nice and clean. The Pensacola beach was nice and clean. There are also restaurants to eat by the beach.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank marinamachuca
    Reviewed August 19, 2018
    Beaiful White Sand

    This is a beautiful area tothe go swimming, but be sure to park in permitted parking. There is a long walk from parking area to the beach. There are flags posted for safety warnings, I recommend paying close attention, because the flags are changed during...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Peggy C
    Reviewed August 6, 2018 via mobile
    Family Friendly

    My daughter wanted to go to the beach so we decided to go to the gulf Islands National Seashore in Pensacola Beach. Emerald-green green waters beautiful sugar White Sands she had the time of her life.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Q4696YHtimh
    Reviewed August 5, 2018 via mobile
    I hesitated to write this review...

    I hesitated to write this review because this is one of the few places that you can go and not see another person in either direction on the beach. It gets busier on the weekend, but still a great place to visit. Be prepared to...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
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    naomipena
    August 9, 2018|
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    Response from sharonfmills | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, most of the time. If water is rough enough you can't see, don't go on because it's dangerous.
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    Jessica C
    March 16, 2018|
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    Response from ctw745 |
    You should go down towards Ft Pickens
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