Escambia district, Florida, United States
Places to visit near Bellview
Bellview is a town in Escambia district, Florida, United States, home to about 23,355 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 16 museums and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Crescent Lake (5 km), Fort George (13 km) and Plaza Ferdinand VII (14 km).

Bellview at a glance
- Location
- Escambia district, Florida, United States
- Population
- about 23,355
- Coordinates
- 30.4616° N, 87.3150° W
- Places within 50 km
- 110 (19 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Bellview
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bellview: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Crescent LakeLakes & Dams · BaldwinMust-see
- Fort GeorgeForts · BaldwinMust-see
- Plaza Ferdinand VIIParks · EscambiaMust-see
- Fort BarrancasForts · BaldwinMust-see
- Tarklin Bayou State ParkWildlife · EscambiaMust-see
- Fort McReeForts · BaldwinMust-see
- CantonmentChurches · BaldwinMust-see
- Big Lagoon State ParkWildlife · EscambiaMust-see
- Calvary Baptist ChurchChurches · EscambiaNotable
- Naval Live Oaks ReservationParks · AlabamaMust-see
- Chick-fil-AForts · EscambiaNotable
- Redeemer Lutheran ChurchChurches · EscambiaNotable
More places near Bellview
- Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill · fort · Baldwin · ~34 km · Must-see
- Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel · church · Escambia · ~14 km
- Pensacola MESS Hall · museum · Escambia · ~14 km
- Artel Gallery · museum · Escambia · ~14 km
- Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center · museum · Escambia · ~14 km
- Museum of Industry · museum · Baldwin · ~14 km
- St. Mark's Lutheran Church · church · Baldwin · ~35 km · Must-see
- Fort Redoubt · fort · Escambia · ~15 km
- Wall South · fort · Escambia · ~15 km
- Pensacola International Airport · attraction · Baldwin · ~15 km
- Hangar Bay One · museum · Escambia · ~15 km
- National Naval Aviation Museum · museum · Escambia · ~16 km
Things to see near Bellview, by type
Forts & heritage near Bellview
78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bellview. The closest is Chick-fil-A (10 km); the best-known is Fort George (13 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort George · fort · Baldwin · ~13 km · Must-see
- Fort Barrancas · fort · Baldwin · ~16 km · Must-see
- Fort McRee · fort · Baldwin · ~19 km · Must-see
- Chick-fil-A · fort · Escambia · ~10 km
- Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill · fort · Baldwin · ~34 km · Must-see
- Fort Redoubt · fort · Escambia · ~15 km
Churches near Bellview
42 churches within 100 km of Bellview. The closest is Calvary Baptist Church (3 km); the best-known is Cantonment (21 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cantonment · church · Baldwin · ~21 km · Must-see
- Calvary Baptist Church · church · Escambia · ~3 km
- Redeemer Lutheran Church · church · Escambia · ~12 km
- Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel · church · Escambia · ~14 km
- St. Mark's Lutheran Church · church · Baldwin · ~35 km · Must-see
- Swift Presbyterian Church · church · Baldwin · ~39 km · Must-see
Museums near Bellview
34 museums within 100 km of Bellview. The closest is Pensacola MESS Hall (14 km). Best time: year-round.
- Pensacola MESS Hall · museum · Escambia · ~14 km
- Artel Gallery · museum · Escambia · ~14 km
- Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center · museum · Escambia · ~14 km
- Museum of Industry · museum · Baldwin · ~14 km
- Hangar Bay One · museum · Escambia · ~15 km
- National Naval Aviation Museum · museum · Escambia · ~16 km
Beaches & coast near Bellview
26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bellview. The closest is San Carlos Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.
- San Carlos Beach · beach · Baldwin · ~16 km
- Mustin Beach · beach · Baldwin · ~16 km
- Structure 170 · beach · Escambia · ~17 km
- Robertson Island · beach · Escambia · ~18 km
- Park West On-Leash Dog Beach · beach · Escambia · ~25 km
- The Island Cross · beach · Alabama · ~26 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bellview
13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bellview. The closest is Crescent Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Crescent Lake · lake · Baldwin · ~5 km · Must-see
- Becks Lake Fish Camp and Farm · lake · Baldwin · ~23 km
- Bob Pace Dam · lake · Baldwin · ~25 km
- Gable Lake · lake · Santa Rosa · ~48 km · Must-see
- Buck Pond · lake · Baldwin · ~50 km · Must-see
- Emergency Spillway · lake · Baldwin · ~44 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bellview
13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bellview. The closest is Tarklin Bayou State Park (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Tarklin Bayou State Park · sanctuary · Escambia · ~17 km · Must-see
- Big Lagoon State Park · sanctuary · Escambia · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gulf Breeze Zoo · sanctuary · Santa Rosa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Gulf State Park · sanctuary · Baldwin · ~45 km · Must-see
- Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo · sanctuary · Baldwin · ~48 km · Must-see
- Panhandle Butterfly House · sanctuary · Baldwin · ~40 km
A one-day trip from Bellview
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.
- Start in Bellview
- 5 km Crescent Lake · lake, Baldwin
- 10 km Fort George · fort, Baldwin
- 1 km Plaza Ferdinand VII · park, Escambia
- 13 km Fort Barrancas · fort, Baldwin
- 13 km Tarklin Bayou State Park · nature spot, Escambia
- 17 km Back to Bellview
Plan a longer trip from Bellview — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
How to reach Bellview
All places near Bellview by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Fort San Carlos · fort · Escambia · ~16 km
- Pensacola Lighthouse · fort · Escambia · ~16 km
- Keeper's Quarters · museum · Escambia · ~16 km
- San Carlos Beach · beach · Baldwin · ~16 km
- Mustin Beach · beach · Baldwin · ~16 km
- Q-8 · fort · Escambia · ~17 km
- Buidling 40 · fort · Escambia · ~17 km
- Hickory Ridge Cemetery Archeological Site · fort · Baldwin · ~17 km
- Barrier Wall · fort · Escambia · ~17 km
- Structure 170 · beach · Escambia · ~17 km
- Structure 169 · fort · Escambia · ~17 km
- Pensacola Naval Air Station Historic District · fort · Escambia · ~17 km
- Wet Basin · fort · Escambia · ~17 km
- Bulkhead · fort · Escambia · ~17 km
- Battery Trueman · fort · Escambia · ~18 km
- Pier · fort · Escambia · ~18 km
- Robertson Island · beach · Escambia · ~18 km
- Hyer-Knowles Planing Mill Chimney · fort · Escambia · ~18 km
- Swift Presbyterian Church · church · Baldwin · ~39 km · Must-see
- Roundhouse R.R. · fort · Escambia · ~19 km
- Post Admin Building · museum · Escambia · ~19 km
- Ordnance Shop · fort · Escambia · ~19 km
- 8" Rodman Cannon · fort · Escambia · ~19 km
- Fort Pickens · museum · Escambia · ~19 km
- Barbette 5 · fort · Escambia · ~19 km
- 90-MM AMTB Battery · fort · Escambia · ~19 km
- brick pile · fort · Escambia · ~19 km
- Observation Post · fort · Escambia · ~19 km
- Harbor Entrance Control Post WWII (1942) · fort · Escambia · ~20 km
- 6" Gun · fort · Escambia · ~20 km
- Gun Turret · fort · Escambia · ~20 km
- 6" Gun on Dissappearing Carriage · fort · Escambia · ~20 km
- Gulf Breeze Zoo · sanctuary · Santa Rosa · ~41 km · Must-see
- unknown purpose · fort · Escambia · ~21 km
- Cement Panels · fort · Escambia · ~21 km
- Bay Breeze Scuba Diving · attraction · Alabama · ~21 km
- Fort Pickens · fort · Escambia · ~21 km
- Camper Registration · fort · Escambia · ~21 km
- Alice G shipwreck · fort · Escambia · ~21 km
- Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park · park · Baldwin · ~42 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Waterville USA · park · Baldwin · ~53 km · Must-see
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Magnolia Springs, Alabama) · church · Baldwin · ~55 km · Must-see
- Gulf Shores Public Beach · beach · Baldwin · ~56 km · Must-see
- Navarre Beach Park · beach · Santa Rosa · ~56 km · Must-see
- Gulf Islands National Seashore · fort · Baldwin · ~56 km · Must-see
- Blackwater River State Park · park · Santa Rosa · ~63 km · Must-see
- Blackwater River State Forest · sanctuary · Escambia · ~65 km · Must-see
- Malbis Memorial Church · church · Baldwin · ~69 km · Must-see
- Lebanon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church · church · Baldwin · ~70 km · Must-see
- Calvin Childress Number One Lake · lake · Baldwin · ~51 km
- Bay Haven Farms · attraction · Alabama · ~51 km
- Santa Rosa Island · river spot · Santa Rosa · ~51 km
- First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores · church · Baldwin · ~52 km
- Gulf Shores Museum · museum · Baldwin · ~52 km
- Heidelberg Farm · fort · Baldwin · ~54 km
- Chapel of Our Lady of Bon Secour · church · Baldwin · ~54 km
- Basin Island · river spot · Santa Rosa · ~54 km
- East Bay River Boat Ramp · attraction · Alabama · ~54 km
- Grand Bay Savanna Little River Road Addition State Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Baldwin · ~75 km · Must-see
- Raynagua Dam · lake · Baldwin · ~55 km
- 6th Street Beach Access · attraction · Baldwin · ~55 km
- Allen House · fort · Baldwin · ~55 km
- Secret Beach · beach · Santa Rosa · ~56 km
- Loxley Church of God · church · Baldwin · ~56 km
- Blackwater River State Forest · sanctuary · Santa Rosa · ~77 km · Must-see
- Oyster Bay · lake · Baldwin · ~57 km
- Wales West Light Railway · museum · Baldwin · ~57 km
- 13th St Beach Access · beach · Baldwin · ~58 km
- Indigo Head · viewpoint · Santa Rosa · ~59 km
- Tigertail Branch · sanctuary · Santa Rosa · ~59 km
- Blakeley · fort · Baldwin · ~83 km · Must-see
- Choctaw Point Light · lake · Baldwin · ~85 km · Must-see
- Fort Walton Mound · fort · Alabama · ~85 km · Must-see
- Belforest Church · church · Baldwin · ~65 km
- Seymour Bluff · viewpoint · Baldwin · ~65 km
- Universal African Church · church · Baldwin · ~68 km
- Lvtp5a1 · attraction · Mobile · ~89 km · Must-see
- M75 APC · attraction · Mobile · ~89 km · Must-see
- M60A1 Patton · attraction · Mobile · ~89 km · Must-see
- USS Drum · attraction · Mobile · ~89 km · Must-see
Count by type
| Type | Places | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 78 | Chick-fil-A (10 km) |
| Churches | 42 | Calvary Baptist Church (3 km) |
| Museums | 34 | Pensacola MESS Hall (14 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 26 | San Carlos Beach (16 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 13 | Crescent Lake (5 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 13 | Tarklin Bayou State Park (17 km) |
| Parks | 12 | Plaza Ferdinand VII (14 km) |
| Other attractions | 11 | Pensacola International Airport (15 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 8 | Red Bluff (26 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 8 | Ono Island (32 km) |
| Caves | 1 | Bat cave (40 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | Tropic Falls at OWA (43 km) |
Bellview: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Bellview?
Crescent Lake (lake, about 5 km), Fort George (fort, about 13 km), Plaza Ferdinand VII (park, about 14 km), Fort Barrancas (fort, about 16 km), Tarklin Bayou State Park (nature spot, about 17 km), Fort McRee (fort, about 19 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bellview?
110 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 16 museums, 15 beaches & coast, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.
Which is the nearest fort to Bellview?
Chick-fil-A, about 10 km by road; Fort George (13 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Bellview?
Calvary Baptist Church, about 3 km by road; Redeemer Lutheran Church (12 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Bellview?
Pensacola MESS Hall, about 14 km by road; Artel Gallery (14 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Bellview?
Start in Bellview, visit Crescent Lake, then Fort George, then Plaza Ferdinand VII, then Fort Barrancas, then Tarklin Bayou State Park, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Bellview?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.
Towns near Bellview
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- Places near Brent · 10 km
- Places near Goulding · 11 km
- Places near Warrington · 12 km
- Places near Pensacola · 13 km
- Places near Ferry Pass · 14 km
- Places near East Pensacola Heights · 17 km
- Places near Gonzalez · 17 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bellview’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bellview on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.