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
Local Charms
Pensacola’s Great Indoors
As we all know, the Pensacola Bay Area has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor activity. But, since this is Florida and we are prone to afternoon showers, it's always a good idea to have a few backup activities planned. Lucky for you, we have just as many fun things to do inside as we do outside!
Taste
Kid Friendly Beach Restaurants
Spending time with your family at the beach has a way of making the responsibilities of daily life seem a million miles away. Kids (and parents) will enjoy great food and fun extras at these Pensacola Beach Area beach restaurants.
Taste
Four Pensacola Cocktails You can Make at Home
Needing and missing the taste of Pensacola? The flavors of your favorite beach destination are closer than you think. Enjoy a taste of Pensacola in your own kitchen with these signature recipes.
Adventure
Pedal Power in Pensacola & Perdido — Top Bike Routes to Experience
Searching for your next beautiful biking experience? Take a slow ride, cruise the coast or get your trail-riding adrenaline rush.
Insider Tips
Top 10 Activities in Pensacola for Families
Ready to get away and take a break? An escape to Pensacola can be just the antidote your family needs. The Pensacola Bay area encompasses Greater Pensacola, as well as Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. The variety of activities that await sets Pensacola apart as a destination for families looking to spend their vacation on the Gulf Coast.
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.
