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
History
Sacrificial Sand: Perdido Key’s Johnson Beach honors fallen American hero
I have always found the ocean to be powerfully affecting. Standing on the shores of the Gulf Coast and gazing out toward the horizon, it seems impossible not to be impressed by the enormity of the universe and one’s own smallness before it. There’s something about that experience that strips us down to our most basic, our most elemental. And so it seems strange to think there once was a time when, even here, Americans weren’t viewed as equal.
Adventure
Nature Tours in Perdido Key
Nature tours mean many things to many people and we are focusing on locations where people can experience natural places and observe wildlife; read below to learn more about nature in Perdido Key.
History
Five ways Pensacola pays tribute to Spanish explorer and city founder Don Tristan De Luna
Pensacola is well-known as a vacation hotspot. Its sugar-white sand and turquoise water attract visitors from all over the world. What many people don’t know is that the very first tour group to touch down on those white-sand beaches weren’t tourists at all.
