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Pensacola moves to the beat of live music: Here’s where to find it!
From bars and clubs to free concert series and festivals, and from solo locals to some of the world’s biggest musical acts, Pensacola rocks! Check out some of the area’s hottest spots for live music.
The Complete Guide To Coffee Shops in Pensacola
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.
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.
Boating in Pensacola: Popular Spots to Launch, Docking & Dining Hotspots, & Hidden Nautical Gems
There’s a highway here where the traffic is always moving, and the drivers often wave at each other — using their entire arm! It’s called the Intracoastal Waterway — the ICW — and if you are visiting the Pensacola Bay Area by boat, it’s a mostly protected waterway that connects you to so many wonderful places to dine, swim and immerse yourself in Pensacola’s coastal delights. And yes, it’s true, burgers and bushwhackers seem to taste better when you get there by boat.
Enjoy A Fun and Safe Beach Trip
Famed for its soft white sand, emerald-hued waters, and a carefree, easy-going atmosphere, Pensacola Beach has long been a favorite, family-friendly beach destination that locals cherish and newcomers embrace.
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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 of Mexico, there’s a gamut of outdoor activities that are yours for the taking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 Reasons Why Pensacola Is The Way To Beach
Nestled in the northwest corner of Florida, Pensacola is known for its pristine, relaxing, award-winning beaches, its historic charm and for being the home of the world-renowned Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron. Pensacola also boasts delectable coastal cuisine, an event calendar brimming with celebrations and festivals, sporting events, the arts, and more than 460 years of history to explore.
Say “I Do” in Pensacola with these Unique Wedding Venues
Congrats on finding THE one! Now the fun begins in planning your fairytale wedding and living happily ever after … start your fairytale here in Pensacola!
Where to find live music in Pensacola
A City Steeped in Sound: Where to Find Live Music in the Pensacola Bay Area
Value Dining Around Pensacola
Explore these Fair-Priced Fooderies Around Pensacola You can find great food and fair prices at these great locales.
Pirates in the Pensacola Bay Area: Fact or Fiction?
Ahoy, matey! Pensacola has a pirate history that may seem surprising... click here to learn more about our city's hidden treasure.
Dog Friendly Pensacola
The dog-days are officially upon us. As pooches make their way into homes, hearts, and families all over the world, they make their way into our communities as well.
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.