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.
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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: 13 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.
Beaches
5 Ways to Enjoy the Beach in Winter
Whether you're looking to restore your soul, hike for a nice view or see an abundance of scenery and wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Pensacola this Winter.
Local Charms
Enjoy the Local Life in East Pensacola
Pensacola’s beautiful beaches and historic downtown make us a great destination. If you want to see where the locals hang out, explore East Pensacola (and get outside while you're at it, too!)
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Pensacola offers an outdoor mecca of trails for the adventure enthusiast
Adventure (noun) An exciting or very unusual experience; participation in exciting undertakings or enterprises. Experience the ultimate adventure in Pensacola. With rolling hills, bountiful bayous, lazy lagoons, natural national seashores and the emerald green waters of the Gulf, there’s a gamut of outdoor activities that are yours for the taking.
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Top Places to RV & Camp in Pensacola
Get ready to kick back and laugh with your friends and family, as you make s’mores around a campfire. Shoulder season (Fall-Spring) is prime time for camping, thanks to cooler weather and festive events.
Adventure
5 Places to See Dolphins in Pensacola
Spotting dolphins in the wild are on the top of the sand-bucket lists of many Pensacola Bay Area visitors.
Taste
Brunch in Pensacola: Your Guide to Benedicts & Bubbles
Brunch: it’s not just breakfast or lunch. It’s a lifestyle. Brunch is synonymous with good food and good company. It’s a weekend ritual of family and friends gathering to celebrate good times while devouring delicious dishes.
History
Take a Walk Through Downtown Pensacola
With its many museums and historic sites, as well as the shops, restaurants, hotels and year-round living accommodations that have revitalized Downtown Pensacola over the last two decades, more people are setting out to explore the streets of the city by foot.
