Western Gate to the Sunshine State — Pensacola’s location in the western corner of Florida means we’re the first city to welcome our neighbors from the west.
City of Five Flags — Since 1559, Pensacola has been ruled by Spain, France, England, the Confederacy and the United States, bringing cultural diversity to our architecture, cuisine and celebrations.
Cradle of Naval Aviation — All Navy, Marine and Coast Guard aviators start their training in Pensacola.
We’re also home to the world-famous Blue Angels and one of the world’s largest aviation museums, the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Best Convention & Visitors Bureau — We were named CVB of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Best Beaches — Our beaches have been ranked among the best in the country by TripAdvisor, Dr. Beach and the Travel Channel. Our Gulf Islands National Seashore is the longest tract of protected seashore in the country.
USS Oriskany — This retired aircraft carrier was sunk off our shores to become the world’s largest artificial reef and a hot spot for scuba diving.
Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier — At 1,471 feet, it is one of the longest piers in the Gulf of Mexico. |
Welcome to the Pensacola Bay Area! We’re nestled along the Gulf Coast between Orange Beach, Ala., and Fort Walton Beach, Fla., with an airport and access to I-10 and I-65. Three unique areas, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, lure you to enjoy outdoor adventures and cultural activities along our pristine shores.
