East Pensacola Neighborhood Guide

Local Eats, Arts and Parks Rule

History • Parks • Coffee & Sweets • Classic Diners • Bay Views

East Pensacola—made up of East Hill, Old East Hill, and East Pensacola Heights—blends historic roots with laid-back, local energy. It’s where Pensacola’s story began in 1559 and where community thrives today amid century-old oaks and colorful cottages. Wander along Bayou Texar, grab gourmet pizza or handmade gelato at Lamonte Gelato inside the century-old Sacred Heart Hospital, then explore neighborhood favorites like Jerry’s Drive-In, Scenic 90 Diner, and Calvert’s in the Heights overlooking Escambia Bay. From park picnics and paddleboard rides to craft beer at Alga and coffee at Jitterbug, East Pensacola is where history, flavor, and local life meet on every corner.

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How To Explore

Take a leisurely bike ride through East Hill’s shaded streets on a neighborhood slow-ride, or rent a paddleboard or kayak from Bayview Park for a peaceful paddle on Bayou Texar. Between the tree-lined roads, scenic waterfronts, and park picnics, East Pensacola offers endless ways to experience Pensacola like a local.

Getting Here

East Pensacola spans both sides of Bayou Texar, just north of the General Chappie James Jr. Memorial Bridge. The neighborhood is easily accessible via Cervantes Street and only minutes from Downtown Pensacola.

Ready to explore? Plan your stay with nearby hotels or itineraries in Downtown Pensacola.

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Generations of locals and visitors alike have feasted on the hearty, down-to-earth burgers at Jerry’s Drive-In, a fixture in East Pensacola since 193
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Discover 12th Avenue in Pensacola: Local Shops, Eats & Things to Do

No trip to Pensacola is complete without a drive down historic 12th Avenue in the East Hill neighborhood. This one-mile loop could be considered a microneighborhood of the area—anchored by storied landmarks, local eateries, lively bars, and picture-perfect homes shaded by sprawling oak trees. It’s the kind of street that feels like it belongs on a magazine cover. Here’s your guide to what to see, eat, sip, and do along the way.

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