Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Pedestrian Walkway 1
About
Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Pedestrian Walkway 1 is a beach access route within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, about 3.3 miles from the town of Gulf Breeze. It is a pedestrian walkway to the beach, and the surrounding land is part of the national seashore. 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 highs in the low 90s with more frequent wet days. Several trails lie within a few miles, including Fishing Trail Beach Access and Fishing Trail, both about 2.1 miles away, and the Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region, about 2.6 miles away. For an overnight stay, Fort Pickens Campground is roughly 8 miles off.
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: Pedestrian Walkway 1
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
- Beach Access Pedestrian Walkway · Public land
- Nearest town
- Gulf Breeze, Florida · 3.3 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; NIFC Jurisdictional Units; 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 AccessHikingPhoto: Owens2.1 mi
Fishing TrailHikingPhoto: Owens2.1 mi- NLO Andrew Jackson Trail (LCS 05406 STRC NUM N-11)Hiking2.5 mi
- Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle RegionHiking2.6 mi
Fort Pickens Campground: Loop ACamping8.1 mi
Fort Pickens Campground: Loop ECamping8.3 mi
Fort Pickens Campground: Loop CCamping8.4 mi
Fort Pickens Campground: Loop BCamping8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Pedestrian Walkway 1 open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Gulf Islands National Seashore. It doesn't name Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Pedestrian Walkway 1, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Hurricane Isaias Closures Florida
Park closure covering Gulf Islands National Seashore · NPS · Gulf Islands National Seashore
Battery 234 Loop Road Closure
Park closure covering Gulf Islands National Seashore · NPS · Gulf Islands National Seashore
Rip Current Status
Park alert covering Gulf Islands National Seashore · NPS · Gulf Islands National Seashore
Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
Park alert covering Gulf Islands National Seashore · NPS · Gulf Islands National Seashore
As of · Source: NPS · Gulf Islands National Seashore. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Pensacola Beach, Casino Beach: Pedestrian Walkway 1
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
63° / 44°
10 wet
Feb
66° / 47°
8 wet
Mar
72° / 53°
8 wet
Apr
78° / 59°
7 wet
May
85° / 67°
8 wet
Jun
90° / 73°
12 wet
Jul
92° / 75°
15 wet
Aug
91° / 75°
14 wet
Sep
89° / 72°
9 wet
Oct
81° / 62°
7 wet
Nov
72° / 51°
7 wet
Dec
65° / 46°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pensacola Rgnl Ap, FL, 10.5 mi away at 112 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.