Top Things to do in Florida Panhandle
Top Hotels in Florida Panhandle
- 1. Best Western Crossroads Inn
- 2. Hotel Effie Sandestin
- 3. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
- 4. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
- 5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Panama City Beach - Beachfront An IHG Hotel
- 6. Holiday Inn Resort - Panama City Beach
- 7. Hibiscus Coffee and Guesthouse
- 8. The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
- 9. The Henderson Beach Resort
- 10. Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront
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The 7 Best Lighthouses in Florida Panhandle, Florida Panhandle
The Florida Panhandle is known for its quaint beach towns and interesting attractions, many of which are money-saving and family friendly. Come to the Florida Panhandle and relax on glorious beaches, shop to your heart’s content and dance the night away. Santa Rosa Island is great for kids and offers a wide array of both beach-based and water-based activities. Families will enjoy a day away to tour the 150-year-old Pensacola Lighthouse. The Florida Panhandle offers exciting nightlife. Panama City, Destin and Pensacola all have numerous bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes. Panama City is home to Club La Vela, the largest nightclub in the U.S. The Florida Panhandle is a shopaholic’s dream. It offers specialty stores, antique stores and shopping malls. For those renting a home or condo, a trip to Joe Patti’s seafood market in Pensacola is a must. The market specializes in fine wine and cheese, and beautifully presented handmade chocolates to take home to friends and relatives as gifts. Mon Père et Moi in Tallahassee is also worth a visit.
Restaurants in Florida Panhandle
1. Cape St George Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By itsashley3
92 steps and a ladder took us to a truly gorgeous view of the island! Our legs felt like jello by the end and the ladder was a little nerve-racking for me personally but the view of the island and the ocean was worth it for us. It’s an extremely inexpensive thing to do and we enjoyed it. The museum is inside of the gift shop and it was fun to read and learn about the lighthouse. COVID precautions are taken very seriously inside of the gift shop, museum and lighthouse and we were so grateful for it! Tip: I don’t recommend for very small children. My youngest was tall enough for the lighthouse but the ladder would have been difficult for her. Children cannot be carried up the stairs or up the ladder.
2. St. Marks Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
This 80-foot tower features a giant reflector lens and is the perfect spot for weddings.
Reviewed By DebMey11 - Clayton, United States
Even on a weather driven day it was beautiful to visit this historic lighthouse! It is set in a beautiful refuse filled with alligators and incredible birds. Walking trails are all around as well. And, you can put your toes in the Gulf.
3. Saint George Island Lighthouse, Gift Shop and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 361 reviews
Climb the lighthouse - 92 stairs to the top and see beautiful St. George Island high atop the lighthouse. Must be at least 40" tall to climb. We also have a wonderful museum and gift shop you can visit at no charge.
Reviewed By 284robertt - Hillman, United States
The grounds are nest and tidy. Recommend everyone to visit this site when visiting. Good public access to the beach too.
4. Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,531 reviews
NOTICE TO GUESTS: We are located on Naval Air Station Pensacola. NAS Pensacola is currently open only to current DoD ID card holders and certain Veterans Health Identification Card holders. Unless sponsored through the Trusted Traveler program, no civilians will be granted access onto the base until further notice, and thus will not be able to access the Lighthouse. The Best View in Town! Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola. The tower offers stunning views of Pensacola Bay, the Pensacola skyline, and the historic Navy Yard.
Reviewed By loring556 - Saint Louis, United States
This is a must see and do in Pensacola. The lighthouse, keeper's house, and gift shop are well worth the effort to visit. And if one has the courage, a climb to the top of the lighthouse is offered. Beware, it is 19 stories tall. The museum is quite extensive and is house in the keeper's house. This is the tallest lighthouse on Florida's Gulf Coast. It is located on the Pensacola Naval Air Station, so visitors must present two forms of ID to enter.
5. Cape San Blas Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By jamessD7782YE
This was a stop that we enjoyed. This is a unique Light house and the history is interesting. We love Lighthouses and this was a great stop!!
6. Crooked River Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By Cclay828 - Franklin, United States
Enjoyed it very much...nice video before or after you climb. Gift shop had good variety. Friendly service. Lighthouse was fun to climb. Gorgeous view.
