Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
This is a super cool Minor League Baseball stadium overlooking Pensacola Bay. The staff and players make this a memorable evening as you sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the game. The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. We love going there for evening games, and especially…
Read MoreWalmart Neighborhood Market
You normally wouldn’t recommend a place like Walmart in a guidebook, but we LOVE this place. It is clean, safe and convenient to our house – probably a 4-minute drive. If you are looking for some good donuts, try their fresh baked donuts (I like the apple fritters) – they are as good as any…
Read MorePublix Super Market at Shoppes of Navarre
If you aren’t from this area, you may not know that Publix has some great groceries, bakery items, deli food and more! Look for the Buy 1, Get 1 sales! No coupons or membership needed. 🙂
Read MoreHolland Farms
This is a seasonal thing to do, but when they are open, your family will enjoy fresh boiled peanuts, pumpkins and more. They sell fresh produce directly to customers. Located about 1 hour north of our house. Hours and seasons will vary, please check their website for updated information.
Read MoreBuc-ee’s
Buc-ee’s is a world famous (or at least regionally-famous) gas station/travel store. It is loaded with treats and souvenirs. Their brisket is the real deal. We drive out of our way to go eat there sometimes. It is about an hour from our house. A good thing to do if you are headed out to…
Read MoreGulf Breeze Zoo
Just a quick 10-minute drive to a very cool zoo! Your family will love the variety of animals and interactive features throughout the zoo.
Read MoreBig Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park
This water park is a great place to take your family for the day. Check their website for hours. Located in Destin about 40 minutes from our house. Stop by McGuires for food on your way through.
Read MoreNavarre Family Watersports
A highly recommended rental place for pontoon boats, jet skis, and kayaks. You can also splash on their inflatable games in the shallow waters of the sound. This is an easy way to start having a great time in the water. Located in Navarre.
Read MoreAir Force Armament Museum
This has quite a selection of Air Force related displays and is free to the public. This is about a 40-minute drive from our stays.
Read MoreNavarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
Spend some time finding out about a rescued sea turtle at our local conservation center on Navarre Beach. You can’t miss the bright blue set of buildings as you drive toward the beach access. It is very family friendly, and kids will love the short presentation by the staff!
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