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
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?)
History
Pensacola: The Birthplace of the First Black Four-Star Air Force General
In Pensacola, we love our deep and abiding connection to the military. Generations of young women and men from Northwest Florida have gone on to make their families and communities proud with their service in all branches of the armed forces. So, you really must do something special to stand out in the locals’ eyes.
Local Charms
Roll on Down to Pensacola: Destination Proves to be Accessible for All
Sugar-white sand and emerald green water on the beaches of Pensacola are now accessible for all thanks to the installment of five Mobi-mats on Pensacola Beach.
History
From the Cradle of Naval Aviation to The Hub: Pensacola’s Naval Aviation Connection
Pensacola’s claim as the Cradle of Naval Aviation links back more than 100 years ago to the early days of flight in 1914 – when brave aviation pioneers flocked to the first naval air station. Since then naval aviation and Pensacola have been flying a tight formation, from the pioneering era of flight to now, where Pensacola serves as the hub of naval aviation training and houses a program that sets children on a flight deck to the skies.
