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    Gulf Islands

    156 Reviews
    #4 of 93 things to do in Pensacola
    Nature & Parks, Islands
    Pensacola, FL
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    “Beautiful”

    The whitest beaches you will ever see and the beaches are well kept and clean. There is also a lot... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    FILIDORO1997
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    Madison, Ohio
    “A walk on the beach”

    There are numerous places one can walk on the beach. My favorite is out at Gulf Island National... read more

    Reviewed August 7, 2019
    synergy5423
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    Pensacola, Florida
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    “fort pickens”(13 reviews)
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Beautiful

    The whitest beaches you will ever see and the beaches are well kept and clean. There is also a lot of history! Fort Pickens is great to tour and there are WWII sites also to explore.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank FILIDORO1997
    Reviewed August 7, 2019 via mobile
    A walk on the beach

    There are numerous places one can walk on the beach. My favorite is out at Gulf Island National Seashore, Fort Pickens. With the gulf on one side and the inter coastal and Pensacola bay on the other, there are a lot of places to walk...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank synergy5423
    Reviewed August 6, 2019 via mobile
    Always nice

    Cant beatwhite sandbeach and clear blue water. Ft Pickens offers great your opportunities and nice walk rhru gift shop.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Larry P
    Reviewed July 27, 2019
    Johnson Beach is the most beautiful and peaceful beach...anywhere

    The National Seashore along Perdido Key and Santa Rosa Island has to be among the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. No matter what time of year it is , the beach has a calming affect on us whenever we go...It is pure...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank BoardingPass64285
    Reviewed July 24, 2019
    Opal Beach is underrated!

    It's a little drive to get out to opal beach, but it is really worth it. They have great shower facilities, picnic areas, restrooms, white sand and clear waters. When the water is calm you can do some decent snorkeling. Great visit for the family.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank underground u
    Reviewed July 5, 2019
    One of my favorite places ever.

    I come to the Ft. Pickens area to scuba dive, but Langdon, Johns, and Opal beaches are nice, and there is considerable birdlife. I saw a gree sea turtle on my last trip there a couple of weeks ago..

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Trumpetfish2013
    Reviewed July 2, 2019
    Living in paradise

    Living here in Pensacola has its perks. Great little city, and great beaches! The entire Island is a great place for fun, adventure, fine dining, and more. I went this past week with my family and we have enjoyed the sea side and the time...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank marziaransom
    Reviewed June 30, 2019 via mobile
    Beautiful Beach

    We went to the beach around 7:00 and we had a nice empty spot to ourselves with our friends. It was beautiful seeing the sun go down in the west.

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank 387titusm
    Reviewed June 29, 2019
    Dune-sheltered beaches with sand as white as sugar.

    The Gulf Islands Seashore is a national treasure! I consider it the best beach anywhere in America. There are miles of sand dunes and soft, fine sand. Wear sun glasses or the glare from all that white sand will dazzle you for hours. There is...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Gamblers_ruin
    Reviewed June 22, 2019
    Simply spectacular!

    Some of the most beautiful and natural beaches I’ve ever seen. Soft white sand, clean turquoise water, and totally undeveloped. Thank you NPS! Well maintained and protected. Totally worth the $20 admission fee. That money gets you a week long pass to all of the...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank FlaHarlock
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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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