Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Ariola Drive Pedestrian Walkway 3
About
Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Ariola Drive Pedestrian Walkway 3 is a beach access point within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, about 3 miles from the town of Oriole Beach. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 78°F and October highs around 81°F, while July and August average in the low 90s with the most wet days of the year. Several trails lie within a few miles, including Fishing Trail Beach Access and Fishing Trail, both about 2 miles away, and NLO Browns Pond Trail at about 2.7 miles. For an overnight stay, Fort Pickens Campground is roughly 8.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Ariola Drive Pedestrian Walkway 3
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–85°F and lows of 44–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pensacola Rgnl Ap, FL weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan63° high44° low
- Feb66° high47° low
- Mar72° high53° low
- Apr78° high59° low
- May85° high67° low
- Jun90° high73° low
- Jul92° high75° low
- Aug91° high75° low
- Sep89° high72° low
- Oct81° high62° low
- Nov72° high51° low
- Dec65° high46° low
Where it is
- Gulf Islands National Seashore · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Oriole Beach, Florida · 3.2 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Gulf Islands National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:
Hurricane Isaias Closures Mississippi
Park Closure · posted Oct 8, 2026
Hurricane Isaias Closures Florida
Park Closure · posted Oct 8, 2026
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Fishing Trail Beach AccessHiking2 mi
- Fishing TrailHiking2 mi
- NLO Andrew Jackson Trail (LCS 05406 STRC NUM N-11)Hiking2.6 mi
- NLO Browns Pond TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Fort Pickens Campground: Loop ACamping8.5 mi
- Fort Pickens Campground: Loop ECamping8.8 mi
- Fort Pickens Campground: Loop CCamping8.8 mi
- Fort Pickens Campground: Loop BCamping8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
