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Northern Florida: Florida’s panhandle is a paradise for fans of seafood



This strip of the Gulf Coast offers a lot more than beachcombing and beautiful views of the ocean. Sink your teeth into legendary seafood offerings and find out why Florida’s panhandle is a food lover’s favorite.

Drive 185.6 miles, 3 hours, 53 minutes


1. Pensacola 

Starting point

An Irish pub may seem out of place in sunny Pensacola, but once you set foot in McGuire’s Irish Pub, you’ll feel right at home with its delicious Celtic cuisine. Savor the 18-cent bean soup, or enjoy their crab cakes or fish and chips. No pub visit would be complete without hearty beer to chase down the vittles. Choose from a wide selection of fine brews on tap.

RECOMMENDED STOPOVERS 

Pensacola Beach RV Resort
Pensacola, FL
(850)438-1266
Emerald Beach RV Park
Navarre, FL
(866) 939-3431
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2. Destin 

47.8 miles, 1 hour, 5 minutes

For one of the finest and most unique dining experiences in Destin, look no further than the Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn. Enjoy waterfront dining on the secluded beach while watching a gorgeous Emerald Coast sunset. Choose from a variety of innovative entrees featuring fresh seafood, steaks, chops and venison, all cooked to perfection. It’s a feast for your eyes and your appetite.

RECOMMENDED STOPOVERS 

Camp Gulf
Destin, FL
(877) 226-7485
Live Oak Landing
Freeport, FL
(877) 436-5063

3. Panama City

56 miles, 1 hour, 9 minutes

Panama City offers an eclectic array of restaurants serving up everything from fusion cuisine to Spanish, African and Caribbean dishes touched with Cuban flourishes. All are guaranteed to make your mouth water and your taste buds sing. Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill & Brew House offers a casual atmosphere with fine dining, live entertainment, craft beers and great sunsets.

RECOMMENDED STOPOVERS 

Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Panama City Beach, FL
(800) BEACHRV
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4. Carrabelle

81.8 miles, 1 hour, 39 minutes

Unpretentious describes Carrabelle’s laid-back vibe, and this national fishing destination is the place to sample seafood at its best. First stop is the Fisherman’s Wife Restaurant for flavorful fish dished up in sizable portions at a great value. The unassuming Pearle Restaurant may look like a dive, but looks can be deceiving—the seafood is “fresh off the boat.”

RECOMMENDED STOPOVERS 

Carrabelle Beach RV Resort
Carrabelle, FL
(850) 697-2638