An insider's guide to 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.
It’s no secret that Pensacola is The Way To Beach™ – from the sand in your toes to a picturesque downtown full of vibrant arts and culture – but that sugar-white sand isn’t the only delicious thing you’ll find outdoors.
Pensacola might be known for it's sugar-white sand beaches, but the sweet treats are equally appealing. With an abundance of flourishing local spots in every direction, it comes as no surprise that our shores attract thousands of visitors each year eager to indulge their taste buds. When it comes to our local sweet treat offerings, they never fail to impress.
The coffee culture in Pensacola is growing and thriving, with an increasing number of specialty coffee shops, roasters, and cafes that have turned Pensacola into a vibrant coffee hub.
Our little coastal berg serves up a bevy of brews. You’ve heard of our lovely beaches and beautiful sights. But what about brew? Oh, yes, we have a bevy of them, with over 10 microbreweries in the Pensacola Bay Area — 11 if you count McGuire’s, the granddaddy of them all being the oldest in Florida (born in 1988). But since then, Pensacola Bay Brewery fermented its first brew in 2010, and now even bottles its beer for sale in local and regional retail and locales. Today, a keg-load of brewhouses are sprinkled throughout the Pensacola Bay Area, each with its own unique community flavors.
Families come to Pensacola to have fun in the sun, but the good times do not have to end when the sun sets.
Sun Belt Basketball Championship Brings Basketball to Pensacola, Here’s How to Participate
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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.
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.
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.
3 Easy Step 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.
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.
All You Need to Know About the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on NAS Pensacola
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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.
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?
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.
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.
Strike a Deal on Your Next Vacation to Pensacola: Tips for a Budget Friendly Trip
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.
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