Celebrate the 4th of July in Pensacola: Events, Fireworks & Festivities
We hold this truth to be self-evident: that the Pensacola Bay Area is the place to be on Independence Day.
The Pensacola Experience
Local Stories to Read on the Beach
An insider's guide to Pensacola
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.
An Insider’s Guide to the Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show
Home is where our (Blue) Angels are! Want to experience the Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show when it takes to the skies the second week of July? Here are a few insider tips so you can maximize the fun.
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
Entertain
Pensacola moves to the beat of live music: Here’s where to find it!
From bars and clubs to free concert series and festivals, and from solo locals to some of the world’s biggest musical acts, Pensacola rocks! Check out some of the area’s hottest spots for live music.
Events
Pensacola Ice Flyers: Hockey with a Family-friendly Southern Accent
From wiener dog races and flying teddy bears to high-speed hockey action, you can find family-friendly fun at The Hangar with the Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Taste
Cooking your way through Pensacola
Whether you need ingredients to make a vegan dinner, cold salads for a picnic or groceries for the week, visitors to Pensacola who plan to cook while they’re here had a wide spectrum of locally owned grocers, farmer’s markets, seafood markets and more to fill their vacation with memorable meals.
Insider Tips
Ring in the New Year in Pensacola
As the year comes to an end, it's time to start planning how you're going to celebrate. From reflecting on the past year to celebrating and looking forward to the next, Pensacola has activities and events for the whole family that sparkle.
Adventure
3 Easy Steps for Planning a Pensacola Dive Trip
Pensacola, located in northwest Florida, is a dive destination you don't want to miss. The emerald waters, dive locations, and southern hospitality are all ingredients for a fantastic dive trip.
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.
