Holidays in the Pensacola Bay Area

Fun on SANTA Rosa Island, Perdido Key
and Pensacola

This holiday season, give your family the perfect gift: a getaway to the beautiful shores of the Pensacola Bay Area. You can spend quality time with one another kayaking, seashell searching or wildlife watching or enjoying the sights around town. With great winter rates and mild temperatures, come discover our secret season.

Tall Ships Visit Pensacola

Visit Columbus' ships, the Niña and the Pinta at Palafox Pier Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. The public is invited to visit the replica ships for walk-aboard, self-guided tours. Prices are $7 for adults, $5 for children and free for those 4 and under. For more information, visit www.thenina.com.

Christmas Gift Tip:

Collect seashells from your vacation to glue on your packages for a classy, coastal touch

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Top 10 Events of the Holiday Season

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival. Nov. 6-8
Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival. Nov. 12-22
Blue Angels Air Show. Nov. 14
Gallery Night. Nov. 20
Winterfest Trolley Tours. Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-24
Holiday Evening in Olde Seville. Dec. 3
42nd Annual Snowball Derby. Dec. 3-5
Lighted Boat Parade and Surfing Santa Beach Parade. Dec. 11-13
Pelican Drop for New Year's Eve. Dec. 31
Polar Bear Dip. Jan. 1

Christmas Gifts for Foodies

Here are some delicious ideas for your special someone:

Specialty wines from Seville Quarter
Fresh seafood from Joe Patti's, shipped straight to their door
Gift basket from J.W. Renfroe Pecans – from dry roasted to chocolate covered delights
Pensacola Celebrity Chefs gift set including knives, apron, cookbook, and dish towel
Sin in a Tin and Lemon Lust from Innisfree's chef William Guthrie

Thanksgiving Dinner in Pensacola

This year, toss that traditional Thanksgiving turkey, and enjoy some fresh, local cuisine in Pensacola – our chefs are cooking up some special menu items, from aged filets and crab cakes to inventive dishes such as the Grits A Ya Ya. Visit these restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day:

New Year's Eve Downtown

The Courtyard by Marriott - overnight stay, two admissions to Seville Quarter’s party, complimentary shuttle, morning after survival kit, breakfast and late checkout for $189.
Solé Inn and Suites - overnight stay, happy hour and breakfast for $99.