Hotels in the Pensacola Bay Area
From laid-back and unpretentious to luxurious and opulent, the Pensacola Bay Area offers accommodations for every flavor — all just minutes from our world-class beaches and historic downtown.
Pensacola Beach
Beautiful Place to Relax, Whatever Your Style
Pensacola Beach’s mild temperature, sugar-white beaches, and crystal clear waters draw beach lovers, fishing enthusiasts and environmentalists alike.
Anchored at the western tip of Florida, stretching miles along the Gulf of Mexico, this barrier island offers you a range of experiences. From lively crowds at its lifeguarded main beaches, to the quiet, secluded beaches of Gulf Islands National Seashore and the corridors of historic Fort Pickens, you're sure to find your perfect spot in the sand.
Where To Stay on Pensacola Beach
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Vacation Rentals in the Pensacola Bay Area
When a place is this beautiful, who’d blame you for wanting to stay awhile? With hundreds of vacation rentals to choose from, it’s never been easier to play house in the Pensacola Bay Area.
Campgrounds and RV Parks
Mile after mile of empty beach, towering pine forests bathed in blue haze, and crystal-clear, spring-fed creeks — The Pensacola Bay Area is the perfect place to pitch a tent and stay awhile.
Things To Do on Pensacola Beach
Whatever your style, relax on the sunny, peaceful shores of Pensacola Beach’s emerald-green coastline - all with minimal travel, traffic, and cost. Choose a category to filter the listings to your specific interest.
Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours and Boat Rentals
715 Pensacola Beach Blvd Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 (850) 910-0635
Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
8974 Tomahawk Landing Road Milton, FL 32570 (850) 623-6197
Blackwater Canoe Rentals & Sales, Inc
6974 Deaton Bridge Rd. (entrance to Blackwater State Park) Milton, FL 32583 (850) 623-0235
Jolly Sailing and Dolphin Cruise
655 Pensacola Beach Blvd., 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 (850) 723-6142
Outdoor Activities in Pensacola
Things to Do on Pensacola Beach
Snorkeling & Diving
Some of the Pensacola Bay Area's most incredible scenery hides beneath the waves.
Pensacola Beach Eco Trail
Slow down and look closely… There is so much more to the beach than the sand, waves and seagulls.
Surfing
What would a beach vacation be without a surfing experience? The beautiful clear water, sugar-white beaches and the sunshine are the only ingredients needed for a fun-filled surfing or paddleboarding lesson.
Sailing & Parasailing
Sailboats dot the horizon and catamarans skim the rippling water on Santa Rosa Sound and Pensacola Bay. High above, a tandem parasail oversees the whole panorama.
More Ways to Play
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Kids and the Beach
A few fun ideas to get you started on an amazing and affordable kid-friendly vacation
Pets in Paradise
You can find ample opportunity to give your furry friends a chance to make their own paw marks in the area.
Beach Tips
A few helpful tips if you're setting out for a day at the beach
Get Some Insider Insights
Enjoy a little beach reading.
Jet Set and Ski in Pensacola
For those adrenaline junkies look no further than a jet ski adventure. Something is thrilling about gliding across the bay at high speeds, wind in your hair, and surrounded by natural beauty. Of course, being a coastal destination, we have plenty of jet ski options; from rentals to guided dolphin tours. It's like taking a motorcycle tour of paradise, but on the water.
10 Kid Friendly Beach Restaurants
Spending time with your family at the beach has a way of making the responsibilities of daily life seem a million miles away.
10 Pensacola Coffee Shops you Need to Try
Pumpkin spice? Pumpkin belongs in pies. Keep it out of my coffee and far away from my beer.
Beach Happenings
You might get some sand between your toes at these events. Be sure to view our full calendar, so you don't miss a thing!