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
Taste
Top 12 Fine-Dining Restaurants You Need to Try in Pensacola
No vacation to Pensacola is complete without a night on the town, including visits to some of Pensacola’s finest dining establishments.
Events
Five Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss Pensacon in February
Pensacola has a vibrant and active nerd culture scene all year long, but for one weekend a year in February, it really takes over the city. That’s when pop culture fever arrives as Pensacon returns, turning a trip to Pensacola into an out-of-this-world experience.
Insider Tips
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.
History
10 Places in Pensacola to Honor and Celebrate Black History
Read along to find all the places to honor and celebrate black history in the Pensacola Bay Area.
Events
Celebrate Twelfth Night — Pensacola’s Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration
The Saturday after New Year's Day always signifies the start of Pensacola's vibrant Mardi Gras season, and it all starts with a festive street party taking over downtown.
History
Step Back in Time at Historic Pensacola Village & Explore Hands-On History
You're driving east on Zarragoza Street in Downtown Pensacola, you notice that as soon as you cross Tarragona Street, it's like you are driving back in time. You officially entered Historic Pensacola Village - where it's perfectly normal to see a man in colonial costume carving the better part of a musket, or a costumed woman cooking over a fire.
Beaches
’Tis the Season for Shelling! Four Tips to Finding the Best Seashells in Pensacola
For the serious shell enthusiasts to the casual beachcomber, shelling along Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore is a time that is looked forward to all year with excited anticipation. On any given morning, after the night's high tide has come and gone, the Gulf has left a shoreline littered with gifts for the shell-seekers.
Local Charms
Five Reasons to Getaway to Pensacola this Winter
Traditionally, the mention of Pensacola summons images of lazy days relaxing on sugar-white sands as the emerald green waves lap at your bare feet. Pensacola summers are hard to beat, but our winters might actually have an edge. I present five pieces of evidence to support this radical claim:
Adventure
Dive Into Winter in Pensacola
Break out the wetsuit and booties, and check out the unbelievable undersea beauty of our scuba Panhandle Shipwreck trail. Winter diving? You can see the difference. Visibility and sealife make winter diving the choice.
Local Charms
10 Fun Free Things to do in Pensacola
Needing inspiration for a fun and inexpensive way to spend your time in the Pensacola Bay Area?
Taste
Dive Into Late-Night Bites: 11 Places to Dine Late in Pensacola
Craving a late-night bite? Whether winding down after a day on the beach, or just starting your evening, Pensacola is filled with several spots to fuel your after-hours appetite.
Events
Winter Holiday Experience Only Found in 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.
