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.
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Taste
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.
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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…
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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.
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All the Buzz – Delightful Downtown Cocktail Bars
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.
Beaches
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.
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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.
Taste
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.
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Outdoor Dining Delights: 11 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.
History
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.
Insider Tips
Top 11 Things to do in Perdido Key
Welcome to paradise! Perdido Key is nestled along Florida's Gulf Coast, offering unforgettable adventures. Whether you're a beach enthusiast, nature lover, or adventure seeker, Perdido Key has something special for everyone.
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Top 10 Activities at the Gulf Islands National Seashore
We’re narrowing down the best activities and must-see attractions within the white sand, idyllic dunes and historic sites known as the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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5 Romantic Date Activities in Pensacola
As a recently engaged guy, I am very lucky to live in Pensacola, where romantic locales are virtually around every corner. Of course, romance springs from the heart, but it helps to have a nice backdrop on which for it to spring. Anytime in Pensacola is the perfect time for a date. We as humans have an instinctive need to be closer to people. Sharing a little warmth can be very romantic.
