Gulf Breeze, Florida
Gulf Breeze is a city of 6,660 people in Santa Rosa County, Florida, founded in 1875.
Why visit Gulf Breeze
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bob Sikes Bridge, Pensacola Bay Bridge, American National Bank Building and Big Heart West.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Gulf Breeze
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gulf Breeze
Gulf Breeze is a city in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It is located between Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach, and is part of the Pensacola Metropolitan Area. The population was 6,340 at the 2020 census, up from 5,763 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Gulf Breeze, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Pensacola Bay Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks27
American National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Bank building in Pensacola, Florida
Big Heart West
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Archaeological site in Gulf Breeze, United States of America
Boy Scout Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Scout hall in Pensacola, Florida
Butcherpen Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States of America
Clara Barkley Dorr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
First American Road in Florida
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic road in Florida, USA
John Edmunds Apartment House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Building in Pensacola, Florida, United States
L & N Marine Terminal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Pensacola, Florida, United States
Lavalle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic home in Florida
Louisville and Nashville Passenger Station and Express Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Railway station in Pensacola, the United States of America
Naval Live Oaks Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Ancient burial site in Santa Rosa County, Florida
Palafox Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Park and historic military area in Gulf Breeze, Florida, USA
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Plaza Ferdinand VII
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Park in the United States of America
Restaurants and cafes25
Poke Bowl Sushi Burrito & Boba
Restaurant · Asian
209 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Mo-Su 10:30-20:00
Coastal Chill Creamery
Ice cream
314 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Su-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:30
13 more on the map.
History
The area now known as Gulf Breeze was originally settled in the mid-18th Century by the British. Gulf Breeze's original name was Town Point. Live Oaks from the Gulf Breeze area were used for shipbuilding and blacksmiths set up ship repair shops in the town. A Confederate camp and hospital was set up in the Deer Point area of Gulf Breeze during the Civil War.
In the late 1800s, a dry dock for ship repair was built on Deadman's Island (now a nature preserve). The island was originally a major ship quarantine area used by Pensacola. Deadman's Island got its name from Deadman anchors. Deadman's Island later was host to a glue factory and fertilizer plant.
The five year period between 1928 and 1933 saw large road development in Gulf Breeze. The first bridge between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze was built by Johnson, Drake & Piper. Gulf Breeze's first paved road was U.S. Highway 98, completed in 1933. A wooden swing bridge was established between Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze in 1931. The swing bridge was replaced by a concrete toll bridge in 1946, which was itself replaced by the Bob Sikes Bridge in 1973.
From the History section of Gulf Breeze, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Breeze - Pensacola Area
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
50 Daniel Drive, Gulf Breeze
Churches and places of worship7
Old Christ Church (Pensacola, Florida)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)
Church · 4.1 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Coastal Connections Academy
School · 4.1 mi
186 N Palafox Street Pensacola, Pensacola
Pensacola Beach Elementary School Inc
School · 4.1 mi
900 Via Deluna Dr, Pensacola Beach
Healthcare2
Map of Gulf Breeze
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 47°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 5.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.3 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 7.9 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 75°F | 7.5 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 6.6 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 51°F | 4.4 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pensacola Rgnl Ap Hcn 72222 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Rosa County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Oriole Beach 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Pensacola 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Goulding 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- West Pensacola 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Warrington 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Tiger Point 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Brent 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Pensacola Station 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Midway 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- View from ISS Expedition 72, Gulf Breeze, Florida, November 19, 2024 (ISS072-E-98035) (cropped), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Pensacola St Josephs Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Customshouse01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FL-Pensacola 1939 Ref, National Archives, Public domain
- Pensacola HD Julee01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1-16 South Palafox Street Pensacola, Florida USA, Cynthia Catellier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GINS FL Live Oaks north part water south01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Saenger Thtr01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola San Carlos Hotel, Flowerchild48, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First American Road in Florida, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Plaza Ferdinand01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola L&N depot01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola FL Lavalle House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Old Christ Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Mirador01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola AmNatBank02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Dorr House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola L&N Term bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Thiesen01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola St Michaels Hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bob Sikes GB southbound Memorial Day 2021, Monsteroftech, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola HD MOA01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Windtube, MeganPratt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ttwentworthmuseum, User:TheCustomOfLife, Public domain
- Pensacola HD MOI01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola FL US 98 bridge south01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola HD MOC01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola FL St Michaels Church02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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