Cottage Del Mar Guidebook

Debbie
Cottage Del Mar Guidebook

Food scene

Here are a few recommendations for restaurants in Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach and Downtown Pensacola areas.
A waterfront restaurant with views of Santa Rosa Sound and sunsets over Pensacola Bay, The Grand Marlin offers a tranquil, relaxed atmosphere with outdoor and indoor seating. Consistently delicious seafood and daily specials featuring Gulf Coast seafood options (oysters, local fish, and beyond). There are other equally delicious options for nonseafood eaters, including poultry, steaks, & kids' menu. Fantastic brunch option with bottomless mimosa and bloody mary's as a featured drink—atmosphere: Modern Island/Caribbean, upscale, large venue. Dress code: Upscale casual Full Bar/Extensive Wine List: Yes Reservations: Recommended
223 locals recommend
The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
400 Pensacola Beach Blvd
223 locals recommend
A waterfront restaurant with views of Santa Rosa Sound and sunsets over Pensacola Bay, The Grand Marlin offers a tranquil, relaxed atmosphere with outdoor and indoor seating. Consistently delicious seafood and daily specials featuring Gulf Coast seafood options (oysters, local fish, and beyond). There are other equally delicious options for nonseafood eaters, including poultry, steaks, & kids' menu. Fantastic brunch option with bottomless mimosa and bloody mary's as a featured drink—atmosphere: Modern Island/Caribbean, upscale, large venue. Dress code: Upscale casual Full Bar/Extensive Wine List: Yes Reservations: Recommended
A casual eatery off the Pensacola Beach strip serves up omelets, sandwiches, and salads for breakfast and lunch.
82 locals recommend
Native Cafe
45A Via De Luna Dr
82 locals recommend
A casual eatery off the Pensacola Beach strip serves up omelets, sandwiches, and salads for breakfast and lunch.
A casual family-style restaurant off the Pensacola Beach boardwalk that serves up gigantic portioned favorites from burgers to oysters. Outdoor and indoor seating. Full Bar.
216 locals recommend
Flounder's Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach Rd
216 locals recommend
A casual family-style restaurant off the Pensacola Beach boardwalk that serves up gigantic portioned favorites from burgers to oysters. Outdoor and indoor seating. Full Bar.
A favorite local eatery located next to our iconic Pensacola Beach Pier. Casino Beach bar serves tasty beachside classics, from fish tacos, burgers, salads, and more. The restaurant is nestled right on the sand and offers excellent views. This is also a great marker to access a free beach parking location.
122 locals recommend
Casino beach
41 Fort Pickens Rd
122 locals recommend
A favorite local eatery located next to our iconic Pensacola Beach Pier. Casino Beach bar serves tasty beachside classics, from fish tacos, burgers, salads, and more. The restaurant is nestled right on the sand and offers excellent views. This is also a great marker to access a free beach parking location.
A local downtown Pensacola favorite to watch the sunset. Jaco's serves tasty seafood specials, an ample menu, and craft cocktails. Located at the very end of the popular Palafox Street on the marina.
180 locals recommend
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox St
180 locals recommend
A local downtown Pensacola favorite to watch the sunset. Jaco's serves tasty seafood specials, an ample menu, and craft cocktails. Located at the very end of the popular Palafox Street on the marina.
Off Palafox Street offers new American entrees & tapas and also features local art.
160 locals recommend
Global Grill
27 Palafox Pl
160 locals recommend
Off Palafox Street offers new American entrees & tapas and also features local art.
An indoor/outdoor bistro that serves up excellent tapas, daily specials, and impeccable service! Open from 10-4 PM Tuesday - Saturday. A must-visit!
51 locals recommend
Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas
407 S Palafox St
51 locals recommend
An indoor/outdoor bistro that serves up excellent tapas, daily specials, and impeccable service! Open from 10-4 PM Tuesday - Saturday. A must-visit!
A local favorite for over 23 years in the historic downtown Pensacola District! Excellent seafood specials, sushi, and more are served up at this quaint landmark location. Full Bar.
91 locals recommend
Dharma Blue
300 S Alcaniz St
91 locals recommend
A local favorite for over 23 years in the historic downtown Pensacola District! Excellent seafood specials, sushi, and more are served up at this quaint landmark location. Full Bar.
A favorite for everything "Crab" in Pensacola Beach.
292 locals recommend
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens Rd
292 locals recommend
A favorite for everything "Crab" in Pensacola Beach.
This budget-friendly New Orleans chain serves up tasty Mexican favorites and freshly made Margaritas. Great for couples, family, and everyone!
8 locals recommend
Juan's Flying Burrito - Pensacola
200 South Alcaniz Street
8 locals recommend
This budget-friendly New Orleans chain serves up tasty Mexican favorites and freshly made Margaritas. Great for couples, family, and everyone!
A local favorite for coffee and light fare. A specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop next door and outdoor second-floor seating offer a great view of the bay and our famous Palafox St!
76 locals recommend
Bodacious Brew
407 S Palafox St
76 locals recommend
A local favorite for coffee and light fare. A specialty olive oil and balsamic vinegar shop next door and outdoor second-floor seating offer a great view of the bay and our famous Palafox St!
A burger & wings institution with a full bar. Casual and frequented by locals this grub hub is sure to hit the spot. We recommend the Cuban sandwich! Indoor / Outdoor seating and very pet friendly!
65 locals recommend
Hub Stacey's
312 E Government St
65 locals recommend
A burger & wings institution with a full bar. Casual and frequented by locals this grub hub is sure to hit the spot. We recommend the Cuban sandwich! Indoor / Outdoor seating and very pet friendly!
Claims to be the best BBQ in the south. Located in Penacola Beach.
18 locals recommend
Water Pig BBQ
5 Via De Luna Dr
18 locals recommend
Claims to be the best BBQ in the south. Located in Penacola Beach.
Featuring great food truck options in a casual setting in the heart of popular Palafox Street in Downtown Pensacola.
33 locals recommend
The Garden at Palafox + Main
501 S Palafox St
33 locals recommend
Featuring great food truck options in a casual setting in the heart of popular Palafox Street in Downtown Pensacola.
This Chipotle has a drive thru which makes it very convenient to grab you Mexican favorites before or after a day at the beach!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
This Chipotle has a drive thru which makes it very convenient to grab you Mexican favorites before or after a day at the beach!
A solid choice for breakfast, brunch & lunch favorites located less than two miles from the home.
First Watch
A solid choice for breakfast, brunch & lunch favorites located less than two miles from the home.

Outdoor Activities

Our local farmer's market is from 11-2 pm on Saturday (most popular) and Sunday.
165 locals recommend
Palafox Market
121 N Palafox St
165 locals recommend
Our local farmer's market is from 11-2 pm on Saturday (most popular) and Sunday.
A wonderful state park where you can visit the fort, bike, hike have a picnic on the beach (more secluded than Pensacola) There is a nominal fee: Per person (pedestrian, cyclist, etc.)............................$15 Motorcycle....................................................................$20 Private vehicle (capacity <15).......................................$25 Private vehicle (capacity >15)......$7 per person; up to $25 Commercial Groups Per vehicle (capacity 6 or less)....$25 plus; $10 per person Per vehicle (capacity 7 to 25)........................................$40 Commercial Bus (capacity 26 or more).......................$100 An entrance pass is good for one to seven days at all locations. Interagency passes waive all entrance fees. Frequent visitors may be interested in the park's annual pass which provides access to the national seashore during normal operating hours for twelve months from the date of purchase. Educational groups should visit our Educational Programs page for educational fee waivers. Park Annual Pass..........................................................$45
394 locals recommend
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens Rd
394 locals recommend
A wonderful state park where you can visit the fort, bike, hike have a picnic on the beach (more secluded than Pensacola) There is a nominal fee: Per person (pedestrian, cyclist, etc.)............................$15 Motorcycle....................................................................$20 Private vehicle (capacity <15).......................................$25 Private vehicle (capacity >15)......$7 per person; up to $25 Commercial Groups Per vehicle (capacity 6 or less)....$25 plus; $10 per person Per vehicle (capacity 7 to 25)........................................$40 Commercial Bus (capacity 26 or more).......................$100 An entrance pass is good for one to seven days at all locations. Interagency passes waive all entrance fees. Frequent visitors may be interested in the park's annual pass which provides access to the national seashore during normal operating hours for twelve months from the date of purchase. Educational groups should visit our Educational Programs page for educational fee waivers. Park Annual Pass..........................................................$45
A great national park to bird watch, bring your dog and explore with the family. Located about 3 miles from the home.
13 locals recommend
Gulf Island National Seashore
1 FL-399
13 locals recommend
A great national park to bird watch, bring your dog and explore with the family. Located about 3 miles from the home.

Grocery Stores

Publix - One of our closest grocers is about 2 miles away.
70 locals recommend
Publix
28103 Perdido Beach Blvd
70 locals recommend
Publix - One of our closest grocers is about 2 miles away.
A local Walmart Neighborhood Market that is located about a mile and a half from the home.
53 locals recommend
Walmart Neighborhood Market
25241 Perdido Beach Blvd
53 locals recommend
A local Walmart Neighborhood Market that is located about a mile and a half from the home.

Coffee Shops

Crepes, coffee and full bar establishment in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. There is a lovely outdoor area with a water fountain for relaxing or stay indoors and watch locals carry on with their day!
64 locals recommend
Fosko Coffee Barre
8 S Palafox Pl
64 locals recommend
Crepes, coffee and full bar establishment in the heart of Downtown Pensacola. There is a lovely outdoor area with a water fountain for relaxing or stay indoors and watch locals carry on with their day!
By hand coffee roaster, baked goods and homemade quiche in downtown Pensacola.
Alla Prima Coffee Roaster
By hand coffee roaster, baked goods and homemade quiche in downtown Pensacola.
A local trendy institution for coffee and simple bites. Downtown Pensacola.
76 locals recommend
Bodacious Brew
407 S Palafox St
76 locals recommend
A local trendy institution for coffee and simple bites. Downtown Pensacola.
A national favorite less than a mile from the home.
30 locals recommend
Starbucks
346 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
30 locals recommend
A national favorite less than a mile from the home.
Nestled in a 1937 movie theater off Pensacola's popular Palafox Street. The coffee, ambiance and service is highly recommended!
The Rex Cafe
Nestled in a 1937 movie theater off Pensacola's popular Palafox Street. The coffee, ambiance and service is highly recommended!
A local "scene" type of coffee and expresso bar. Watch Downtown Pensacola locals congregate here.
Maker's Cafe & Espresso Bar
A local "scene" type of coffee and expresso bar. Watch Downtown Pensacola locals congregate here.