Enjoy A Fun and Safe Beach Trip
Famed for its soft white sand, emerald-hued waters, and a carefree, easy-going atmosphere, Pensacola's beaches have long been a favorite, family-friendly beach destination that locals cherish and newcomers embrace.
The Pensacola Experience
Local Stories to Read on the Beach
An insider's guide to Pensacola
Ditch the Car! Explore Pensacola by Foot, Ferry, or Trolley
Sometimes, there is nothing you want more than to leave your car parked for the day and explore at your own pace. Luckily, Pensacola is one of those rare places where you can ditch your car and still see it all. It’s easy to slow down here and savor the journey, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local looking to see the city through fresh eyes. Here are some ways to enjoy the history and sights of the Pensacola area by foot, ferry or trolley.
Top 10 Spring Break Activities for Families
What makes the perfect spring break for families? Is it the season’s mild temperatures? Beautiful beaches? Fun things to do? You can find all of that and more in the Pensacola Bay Area this year.
7 “Cool Pools” to Upgrade Your Vacation in Pensacola
Nothing’s better than soaking up sunshine at a poolside tiki bar sipping on a piña colada while the kiddos make their fifth lap around the lazy river. Whether you want to make the most of your family vacation or spruce up your weekend stay, these 7 cool pools will bring relaxation to the next level.
All Stories
Adventure
12 Family-Friendly Activities and Attractions to Experience in Pensacola After Dark
Families come to Pensacola to have fun in the sun, but the good times do not have to end when the sun sets.
Events
All You Need to Know About the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on NAS Pensacola
If you’ve ever visited Pensacola, you may have noticed that we’re pretty obsessed with the Blue Angels… everywhere you go you’ll see tributes to them all over the city and county.
Adventure
So Many Fish in the Sea, the Bays, the Bayous and the Lakes around Pensacola
Deep sea fishing is part of the fabric of Pensacola, the unofficial Red Snapper Capital of the world. But there are so many other ways to get your fish on here, and so many beautiful, delicious fish in our Gulf, bays and waterways.
Taste
Upscale in Downtown: Pensacola’s Cocktail Bar Program
Downtown Pensacola is awash in dining and imbibing options all the way across the spectrum of price and genre, but what’s a gal to do when you want to get dressed up and sip a crafted cocktail? When you don’t just want a drink, but an experience?
Arts
What the Heck is ‘Foo Foo Festival’?
Fall may be the best time of the year to visit Pensacola. Our calendar packed full of festivals, food and fun, and the weather is some of the most beautiful of the year — warm enough to enjoy the sun, sand and surf, but not so hot that you're longing to get back into the air conditioning.
Events
Fall Into Festival Fun in Pensacola: 7 Can’t Miss Events to Visit this Season
Fall may be the best time of the year to visit Pensacola. Our calendar packed full of festivals, food and fun, and the weather is some of the most beautiful of the year — warm enough to enjoy the sun, sand and surf, but not so hot that you're longing to get back into the air conditioning.
Insider Tips
Pensacola Vacation Savings Guide: Maximize Your Trip with these Deals
There really is nothing like a beach vacation to renew, recharge and reinvigorate your soul, and it doesn’t have to be an ultra-indulgent affair. You don’t have to break the bank to experience a memorable Pensacola Beach vacation. On our Gulf Coast, the natural, beautiful stuff really is free. It costs absolutely nothing to embrace the salty warmth of a beach sunset.
Insider Tips
10 Things You Must Do on a Trip to Pensacola
Whoever said Pensacola only has white sandy beaches, must have never read our take on the top 10 "to do's" on a trip to the Bay Area! Check out everything Pensacola has to offer starting here.
Trip Ideas
6 Tips for the Perfect Girls Getaway on the Beaches of Pensacola
There’s nothing like a girls-only weekend getaway or vacation to relax, recharge and have fun. I have recently had my share of girls’ getaways and am currently planning my bachelorette party, so I feel like I have the inside scoop to give on the best ways to plan a girls' getaway in Pensacola. Read below for my favorite tips and tricks on the best girls’ getaway in Pensacola.
Adventure
25 Fun, Free Things to Do in Pensacola
Some of the best things in life are free, and this is certainly true in the Pensacola Bay Area. Here's a list of 25 fun, free things to do in Pensacola.
Local Charms
Things to Explore and Tips to get you Aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola
Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is often called the cradle of naval aviation, as close to 60,000 students – most of the members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard – begin their careers in flight training at the Pensacola-area base each year.
Events
Celebrate the 4th of July in Pensacola With These Events
We hold this truth to be self-evident: that the Pensacola Bay Area is the place to be on Independence Day.
