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Overview
Located in the community of Pensacola Beach, Quietwater Beach - also known as QuietWater Beach, Mom’s Beach, and Quiet Water Beach - is a narrow white sand beach. This beach is situated along the shores of the Santa Rosa Sound on the northern portion of the Santa Rosa Island. The beach spans between the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk – also known as the Portofino Boardwalk and the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk – and the Pensacola Beach Bridge toll booth. Quietwater Beach has multiple piers. This beach is named Quietwater Beach apparently due to the calm or "quiet" water present near it, as compared to the rougher water found near other beaches of Pensacola Beach. The area near this beach also has an amphitheater, along with a sculpture of a seashell that is also known as "The Shell."
Amenities
Quietwater Beach has lifeguards, restrooms, and water sporting equipment rental facilities.
Activities
Quietwater Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, kitesurfing, snorkeling, windsurfing, jet-skiing, boating, surf-skiing, and water-skiing. The shallow and calm water near Quietwater Beach makes it ideal for beginner swimmers, kayakers, paddleboarders, and canoers. If you like birdwatching, you can view lots of seagulls around Quietwater Beach. However, we recommend being careful as the seagulls can occasionally behave aggressively towards visitors. Depending on the time of the year, you can also view many kinds of marine animals in the water near this beach including hermit crabs, dolphins, and manatees. Premier Dolphin Cruise offers interesting dolphin-watching cruises along the North Floridian shoreline near Quietwater Beach. If you are planning to fish in the water near Quietwater Beach, we recommend following the local fishing regulations.
The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is also present near Quietwater Beach - this boardwalk has many exciting shopping stores and restaurants. In addition, the amphitheater near Quietwater Beach hosts many interesting events throughout the year including live music performances and artistic exhibitions.
Parking
Getting to Quietwater Beach is easy - the beach is situated near the southern end of Pensacola Beach Boulevard (which is a part of Florida State Road 399) and is easily accessible from United States Highway 98 (also known as the U.S. Route 98). Paid parking lots and metered street parking spaces are also available near this beach. We recommend visiting this beach early as this beach can get crowded quickly.
Attractions
There are many attractions near Quietwater Beach within a 25-minute drive. Pensacola Museum of Art has interesting exhibitions specializing in modern art. In addition, the museum also has a decorative arts collection of European, American, and African tribal glass-based artworks. The museum also has artwork by many reputed artists including Salvador Dalí, Alex Katz, and Milton Avery. William Bartram Memorial Park (also known as Bartram Park) is a two-and-a-half acre recreational waterfront park. This park has picnic areas, benches, walking paths, grassy areas, and oak trees. This park also has interesting interpretive signs. If you are looking for another attraction near Quietwater Beach, the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the North Floridian shoreline and the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, this pier is also a great fishing spot - you can catch many kinds of fish in the water near the pier during summers including sea trouts, redfish, bluefish, and pompano. On rare occasions, you can even catch a flounder or cobia here.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Quietwater Beach. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach is an upscale restaurant which is a 30-minute drive away. This restaurant has a casual ambiance and offers a pleasant waterfront dining experience. In addition, this restaurant also serves fresh locally sourced seafood and is known for serving delicious oysters. In addition, the restaurant also serves amazing steaks and poultry dishes and hosts live music performances. Crabs on the Beach is a popular restaurant which offers a pleasant waterfront dining experience. This restaurant also serves excellent seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta. This restaurant also offers live entertainment and it also has a fish tank. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Quietwater Beach, Paradise Bar & Grill offers excellent seafood, burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas and salads. This restaurant also hosts live music performances.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Quietwater Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Margaritaville Beach Hotel offers many amenities including an oceanfront pavilion, a 24-hour fitness center, a pool, multiple bars, and a cafe. In addition, the hotel also offers seasonal live entertainment. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola Downtown which offers many amenities including a hot tub, an exercise room, a pool, and a restaurant. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Quietwater Beach, the 2-Star Quality Inn & Suites On The Bay Near Pensacola Beach offers many amenities including a terrace with a pool and sun loungers and complimentary breakfast.
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Activities
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Rentals
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Bars
Local Beach Vendor
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Disabled Access
Parking - Paid
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Features
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Quietwater Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Quietwater Beach have lifeguards?
Yes, this Beach ensures safety with professional lifeguards on duty throughout the day, offering peace of mind for beachgoers.
Is Quietwater Beach a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Quietwater Beach good for swimming?
No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Quietwater Beach have restrooms?
Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.
Is Quietwater Beach a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Quietwater Beach?
No, this Beach does not have nearby restaurants but frequently has beach vendors selling food on or near the beach.
What are the activities at Quietwater Beach?
Yes, this Beach is a good place to Fishing
Does Quietwater Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Quietwater Beach a dog-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Quietwater Beach good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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