Timeline
15:55
Grab a pint of the award-winning in-house beer and a bite of Irish food at McGuire's Irish Pub. It is the most well-known restaurant in the city, loved for its quirky humor and community vibe.
16:25
Veterans Memorial and Wall South
Walk to Veterans Memorial and Wall South. Find the AH-1 Huey Cobra helicopter on Bay and take in the half-scale Vietnam Memorial. The park sits along the bayfront, facing west toward the water.
17:10
Veterans Memorial and Wall South
Stand at the wall as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 16:34 and the sun dips below the horizon at 17:10, casting long shadows across the monuments.
17:40
Head to Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille for dinner. Located at the foot of Palafox Street, it offers superb cuisine and beautiful views of Pensacola Bay, making it a perfect end to the evening.
Local tip
McGuire's is busy. Arriving an hour before sunset helps you secure a table. Jaco's is at the foot of Palafox Street, so you can walk there easily after the memorial.
Check before you go
- McGuire's Irish Pub is open daily from 11:00 to 02:00.
- Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille is open Mon-Tue 11:00-21:00, Wed-Sat 11:00-22:00, and Sun 10:00-20:00.
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