North Beach Guidebook

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North Beach Guidebook

Attractions

"The USS LEXINGTON, CV-16, is a World War II-vintage Essex Class aircraft carrier that's been turned into a museum, delighting visitors of all ages." It offers a variety of tours, including overnight and escape room. Beautiful at night as the "Blue Ghost." https://usslexington.com
272 locals recommend
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline Blvd
272 locals recommend
"The USS LEXINGTON, CV-16, is a World War II-vintage Essex Class aircraft carrier that's been turned into a museum, delighting visitors of all ages." It offers a variety of tours, including overnight and escape room. Beautiful at night as the "Blue Ghost." https://usslexington.com
Explore the sea and unique geography and wildlife. Fun for all ages! https://www.texasstateaquarium.org
292 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286
292 locals recommend
Explore the sea and unique geography and wildlife. Fun for all ages! https://www.texasstateaquarium.org
Kids love this place and one way to beat the Texas heat!
91 locals recommend
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port Ave
91 locals recommend
Kids love this place and one way to beat the Texas heat!

Outdoors

Dolphin Park is a little over 1/2 mile walk from the condo. It has a nice playground for the kids. Restrooms nearby.
Dolphin Park
4702 Gulfbreeze Boulevard
Dolphin Park is a little over 1/2 mile walk from the condo. It has a nice playground for the kids. Restrooms nearby.
New business on North Beach. Nature Trails offers tours and kayak rentals with reasonable prices!
Nature Trails Kayaking LLC
4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd
New business on North Beach. Nature Trails offers tours and kayak rentals with reasonable prices!

Food Scene

TEMPORARILY CLOSED This is the best place to people-watch. They have ample outdoor seating, including beach-front seating. On the first floor, you can order from their limited menu and have your meal or drinks swinging on a swing or with your toes in the sand! Fajitaville is a short 1/2 mile beach walk from Villa del Sol. fajitaville.com
61 locals recommend
Fajitaville
221 S Hotel Pl
61 locals recommend
TEMPORARILY CLOSED This is the best place to people-watch. They have ample outdoor seating, including beach-front seating. On the first floor, you can order from their limited menu and have your meal or drinks swinging on a swing or with your toes in the sand! Fajitaville is a short 1/2 mile beach walk from Villa del Sol. fajitaville.com
This is our favorite spot for happy hour (available off-season only). You have to try their wings! Outside seating gives you a nice view of the USS Lexington. It’s at the far South end of North Beach and a 1-mile walk or just a few minutes drive. pier99restrauant.com
51 locals recommend
Pier 99 Restaurant
2822 N Shoreline Blvd
51 locals recommend
This is our favorite spot for happy hour (available off-season only). You have to try their wings! Outside seating gives you a nice view of the USS Lexington. It’s at the far South end of North Beach and a 1-mile walk or just a few minutes drive. pier99restrauant.com
You can’t beat Blackbeard’s seafood. The shrimp sampler is an appetizer favorite! They have daily drink specials and live music. blackbeards.restaurant
54 locals recommend
Blackbeard's On the Beach
3117 Surfside Blvd
54 locals recommend
You can’t beat Blackbeard’s seafood. The shrimp sampler is an appetizer favorite! They have daily drink specials and live music. blackbeards.restaurant
Brewsters is not on North Beach but the downtown location is less than a 10 minute drive. It’s a popular music venue and has great food and awesome lunch specials! brewsterstreet.net
80 locals recommend
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua St
80 locals recommend
Brewsters is not on North Beach but the downtown location is less than a 10 minute drive. It’s a popular music venue and has great food and awesome lunch specials! brewsterstreet.net