Sun-Tanned and Sandy: National Beach Day Calls for Fun Under the Sun

To celebrate National Beach Day (August 30, 2023), Visit Pensacola invites you to soak in the scent, sounds, and flavors of the beaches of Pensacola. While we anxiously await your visit to our miles of sugar-white sandy shoreline, we invite you to take a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and join us for a calming escape.

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1. Light Your Candle

Instantly transport yourself to the beaches of Pensacola with this custom-scented candle developed in partnership with InDetail Candle Studio. Drift away with a blend of bergamot waters and sea salt spray in this coastal-inspired, Gulf medley. Once lit, close your eyes, and take a deep breath and allow your mind to be transported.

Top: Bergamot Water, Subtle Yuzu, Sea Salt Heart: Sage Flower, Coastal Cyclamen Base: Blue Algae, Driftwood, Amber

2. Blend Up a Bushwacker

Our destinations signature drink! It all started back in 1975 when the Sandshaker’s original owner Linda Taylor visited Sapphire Beach Village, St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and tasted a drink they called “Bushwacker.” The drink was so delicious that the owner decided to try it out on the customers back home at the Shaker. After much experimentation with various ingredients, the Shaker came up with its own recipe for the Bushwacker. Since then, just about every restaurant on the beach has a variation.

Bushwacker
4 oz. Cream of Coconut
2 oz. Kahlua' Coffee Liqueur
1 oz. Bacardi Black Rum
1 oz. Creme De Cacao
4 oz. Half-and-Half
Vanilla Ice Cream

Pour ingredients into a blender with two cups of ice and blend. Serve with chocolate syrup and a cherry.

3. Turn on Visit Pensacola’s, Sounds of the Beach T.V.

One hour of gorgeous beach video for you to enjoy right in the comfort of your home. Great for streaming on your television or laptop, enjoy crystal, clear emerald water from the Gulf of Mexico and views of sugar-white sand beaches.