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
Beaches
Beach Fun Awaits: Pack Your Bags and Know the Rules
Is a visit to one of the Pensacola Bay area beaches in your future? Putting a little thought into what you bring to the beach can make your stay more enjoyable.
Insider Tips
Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Romance in Pensacola
Pensacola — with its sugar-white beaches, turquoise surf and charming, colonial-era downtown — has become a magnet for couples looking for a romantic getaway. You’ve scored major points just by getting here, but what do you do once you’ve arrived?
Adventure
Migrate to Pensacola to Explore the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail
In Pensacola, we’re lucky to be located under the superhighway for birds, the Atlantic Flyway that stretches 3,000 miles from the Caribbean to the Arctic tundra on which a kaleidoscope of amazing birds migrates to and from their wintering grounds. We’re the official gateway to the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail of which we boast 10 stops.
Adventure
Hiking Scenic Pensacola
Let me guess, you brought some hiking shoes along to the beach and you’re expecting to make a 2-hour trip to get to the nearest place with a secluded trail, woods or a quiet waterway. Well, you and your hiking shoes are in luck.
Adventure
5 Places to Paddle in Pensacola
For over 30 years, I've enjoyed the coastal waters of the Pensacola Bay Area. In that time, I've discovered so many beautiful areas to enjoy the water for kayaking.
Trip Ideas
Experience The Pensacola Photo Trail
Looking for the perfect selfie? Grab your selfie stick and camera and take to the Pensacola streets! We’ve compiled more than 30 of the most iconic photo locations in the Pensacola Bay Area to help you capture the Pensacola Experience.
Events
Kiss Us, We’re Irish-ish: How to Celebrate St. Paddy’s in Pensacola
Irish and beach celebrations march into spring If you can run, walk or pub crawl, you can find your Irish celebration in the Pensacola area without all those Blarney Stones. We are a long way from the Emerald Isle, but our coastal bergs along Pensacola Bay are brimming with emerald green waters, smiling eyes and more than a few places to dance a jig.
Insider Tips
Top 10 Activities for Seniors in the Pensacola Bay Area
Exploring the Pensacola Bay Area is fun at any age.
Local Charms
Honeymooning in Pensacola: Where to Stay, See, Sip, Savor, Spa and Sweat for the Perfect Getaway
She said yes! But amid all the beautiful (and stressful) details that come with planning your big day, any bride (or groom – in my case) knows that while the wedding is often for the guests, the honeymoon is for the couple.
Taste
Dine Perdido Key: Fine eats in your flip-flops
The best type of food can be eaten in flip-flops. In the Perdido Key area and looking for just that? Northwest Florida’s “Lost Key” has certainly kept its flavor. Check out our picks for dining in Perdido.
Insider Tips
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.
Local Charms
Top 10 Pensacola Pelicans to Find
Pelican sightings come with the territory in Pensacola. If you spend any time around local waters, you are bound to see the pouch-beaked birds flying high then swooping down to catch fish. (The seafood is not bad here. Can you blame them?)
