An insider's guide to Pensacola
Pensacola doesn’t see a lot of snow, but that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate a good cup of hot chocolate, holiday cheer, and celebrating the winter season. Experience all that Pensacola has to offer this holiday season below.
It’s no secret that Pensacola is The Way To Beach™ – from the sand in your toes to a picturesque downtown full of vibrant arts and culture – but that sugar-white sand isn’t the only delicious thing you’ll find outdoors.
Pensacola might be known for it's sugar-white sand beaches, but the sweet treats are equally appealing. With an abundance of flourishing local spots in every direction, it comes as no surprise that our shores attract thousands of visitors each year eager to indulge their taste buds. When it comes to our local sweet treat offerings, they never fail to impress.
The coffee culture in Pensacola is growing and thriving, with an increasing number of specialty coffee shops, roasters, and cafes that have turned Pensacola into a vibrant coffee hub.
Our little coastal berg serves up a bevy of brews. You’ve heard of our lovely beaches and beautiful sights. But what about brew? Oh, yes, we have a bevy of them, with over 10 microbreweries in the Pensacola Bay Area — 11 if you count McGuire’s, the granddaddy of them all being the oldest in Florida (born in 1988). But since then, Pensacola Bay Brewery fermented its first brew in 2010, and now even bottles its beer for sale in local and regional retail and locales. Today, a keg-load of brewhouses are sprinkled throughout the Pensacola Bay Area, each with its own unique community flavors.
Families come to Pensacola to have fun in the sun, but the good times do not have to end when the sun sets.
Need for Speed: A Deep Dive into Pensacola’s Thriving Auto Racing Culture
Since 1953, Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola has been synonymous with adrenaline-fueled excitement, echoing the thunderous legacy left by racing legend Herb Thomas in his Fabulous Hudson Hornet to win the Grand National race – now the NASCAR Cup Series.
Discovering the Heart of LGBTQ+ Pensacola!
Pensacola is a vibrant and unapologetically queer city, and it’s time that everyone knows it!
A Pensacola Thanksgiving: Gobble, Sun, and Fun
When the turkey's calling and the beach is beckoning, there's only one place to be: Pensacola, Florida. We’ve got your ticket to a Thanksgiving like no other this year, where sandy shores meet holiday feasts. Whether you're a Pensacola local coming home or visiting in pursuit of a sunny escape, here's how to enjoy Thanksgiving in Pensacola to the fullest.
Cheers! Pensacola Breweries Tap into a Thriving Beer Culture
Our little coastal berg serves up a bevy of brews. You’ve heard of our lovely beaches and beautiful sights. But what about brew? Oh, yes, we have a bevy of them, with over 10 microbreweries in the Pensacola Bay Area — 11 if you count McGuire’s, the granddaddy of them all being the oldest in Florida (born in 1988). But since then, Pensacola Bay Brewery fermented its first brew in 2010, and now even bottles its beer for sale in local and regional retail and locales. Today, a keg-load of brewhouses are sprinkled throughout the Pensacola Bay Area, each with…
It’s the 10th year of Foo Foo and There’s a Whole Lot of New!
Foo Foo Fest, which burst onto the scene in 2013, is a vibrant celebration of Pensacola's rich cultural diversity. From sensational musical performances to jaw-dropping art exhibitions, from thrilling live entertainment to Instagram-worthy installations, there's something for everyone!
10 Fall Activities You Must Do in Pensacola
Did the heat leave your family stuck inside this summer? Get outdoors in the Pensacola Bay area this fall to cure your cabin fever. Here's our 10 "must do's." Don’t think you’ve missed out on everything this beach town has to offer just because the summer is over.
All the Buzz – Delightful Downtown Cocktails
Whether you like your martinis dirty, your bourbon neat, or your brew stout, marg my words – Downtown Pensacola has an intoxicating bar scene with a recipe that’s two parts delicious, one-part Gram’able, a spoonful of sophistication, and a dash of fun.
Top 11 Things to Do on Pensacola Beach
Like many Florida locals, I keep a go-bag in my car for emergencies. No, it’s not for leaving the country, nor is it for hurricane evacuation. But whenever I want to escape our corporate life or the hum-drum of daily errands, I evacuate to the beach. My go-bag has essentials: shorts, flip-flops and sunscreen. I find a stretch of sugar-white sand and the gentle waves wash the stress away. While I rate that blissful inactivity 10/10, there’s so much more to do than idle your afternoon away in the sand.
Spooky Season in Pensacola
If you are fan of Halloween (and who isn’t, really?), this fun holiday – and the spooky season leading up to it – seems to get bigger and better every year. Whether you like to dress in costume, trick-or-treat with the family, visit haunted places, or just have an all-around good time, the opportunities are scary good in Pensacola.
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Pensacola
Pensacola might be known for it's sugar-white sand beaches, but the sweet treats are equally appealing. With an abundance of flourishing local spots in every direction, it comes as no surprise that our shores attract thousands of visitors each year eager to indulge their taste buds. When it comes to our local sweet treat offerings, they never fail to impress.
Outdoor Dining Delights: 10 Fresh Downtown Experiences
It’s no secret that Pensacola is The Way To Beach™ – from the sand in your toes to a picturesque downtown full of vibrant arts and culture – but that sugar-white sand isn’t the only delicious thing you’ll find outdoors.
Step Back in Time: Explore Pensacola’s History Along the America’s First Settlement Trail
Are you ready to take a stroll through history? Literally. When you walk around Downtown Pensacola, not only are you surrounded by some of the best restaurants, shopping and nightlife in Florida, but you are literally standing in the footprint of America’s First Settlement.
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