Holiday Shopping in Pensacola

The Pensacola Bay Area is home to a variety of shops carrying everything from classic clothing, antiques and one-of-a-kind art pieces to beach souvenirs and specialty foods. You're sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Plan your trip around one of the season's special events for even more great finds.

Special Event Shopping

Find the perfect gift at an out-of-the-ordinary arts and crafts show, the Belmont's Bizarre on Saturday, Dec. 6. More than 40 artists will showcase their wares from photography and paintings to blown glass, mixed media and jewelry.

You can shop 200 fine art and handmade craft exhibitors at the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival on Nov. 7-9.

Peruse dozens of businesses open late during Gallery Night on Friday, Nov. 21. Give your loved ones the gift of art, from handmade clothing and jewelry to local watercolors and pottery.

The weekend before Thanksgiving, head to the Junior League's Marketbasket, which includes 45 merchants from across the Southeast. As a shopping bonus, your admission goes toward helping foster care initiatives.

Shopping Grab Bag

Cordova Mall, the area's premier mall with 140 specialty stores, has recently undergone major renovations to enhance your shopping experience. Come visit the new Ann Taylor Loft, Chico's and Coldwater Creek.

Only a short drive away, the Tanger Outlets offer great savings and coupons at 125 brand name manufacturer and designer outlet stores.

For antique lovers, the Pensacola Bay Area is the place for treasure hunting. Blue Moon Antique Mall is one of the favorite stops with more than 65 dealers.

Search for a uniquely Pensacola find at the Pensacola Historic District Merchants downtown. Find clothing and accessories at Scout, Studio B., Susan Campbell and Suellen's Secret and pick up unique housewares at Atelier, Duh and the Mole Hole.

Positively Pensacola Gifts

Finding that extra special or meaningful gift is a snap with items that are positively Pensacola. Recapture memories from a past trip or rev up excitement for a future vacation to our corner of Florida with gifts such as a flight jacket, die-cast airplane models and collectible Challenge coins from the Flight Deck Store inside the National Naval Aviation Museum. A "Pensacola in Paradise," "Blue Angels Pelican," "Pelikini" or other Pelican figurines and ornaments make great stocking stuffers. For those that are hard to please, you can't go wrong with fresh-from-the-Gulf seafood. Underwater delicacies can be shipped overnight from Joe Patti's Seafood Company for an extra special dinner or gift during the holidays or anytime of year.