Reader-selected waterfront institutions where frozen drinks and salty breezes go hand in hand.

The survey was fielded from July 10 to August 21, 2024, and had over 10,000 respondents.

peglegpetes.com, 1010 Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

9. pinkponypub.net, 137 E Gulf Pl, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Flora Bama

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Head to the cozy outdoor bar, and snag an ocean-view seat.

seapines.com, 87 N Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

7. muckyduck.com, 1546 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL 33924

6. tortugajacks.com, 201 Beachview Dr N, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

5. jekyllclub.com, 371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

4. thehangout.com, 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Grab a cold drink, and order the crispy fried pickles.

https://squaregrouper.net

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the-windjammer.com, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451

2. brogens.com, 200 Pier Aly, St Simons Island, GA 31522

1. florabama.com, 17401 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507

Pink Pony Pub

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Outdoor restaurant deck.

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The Mucky Duck

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Tortuga Jacks restaurant

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Large restaurant deck with live music

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Photo of The Hangout at Gulf Shores.

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24. Windjammer Isle of Palms

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Brogen’s

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