Itinerary: Spring Day in Pensacola

Spring in Pensacola is a lovely season to spend time outside, enjoy family activities, dine outdoors, attend events, and so much more. With a vibrant and walkable downtown, beautiful white-sand beaches, great mild weather, and many things to do, it’ll make the perfect destination for your spring trip.

8:00 AM Breakfast/Brunch in Downtown Pensacola – Start your spring day in Pensacola with breakfast in Downtown Pensacola. With plenty of breakfast, brunch, and coffee shop spots, it’s a great way to kickstart your spring day. Stop in at Bodacious for breakfast and grab a cup of coffee with an acai bowl or omelet. Another tasty option is Polonza Bistro. Be sure to explore all the brunch and breakfast options Downtown while you’re there. If you're in the mood for a good cup of coffee, you're in luck because Downtown Pensacola has plenty!

Explore Downtown Coffee Shops

Find your perfect brew today!

Browse Coffee Shops

9:30 AM Stroll Along Palafox – Palafox is filled with shops, restaurants, museums, and history to explore. Discover America’s First Settlement Trail! Along this trail are twenty stops and over seventy points of interest. Along the trail, you will see sites from as early as 1756, when the Spanish built Fort San Miguel in what is now Downtown Pensacola. Also, in the Downtown area, you’ll find the Museum of History, Museum of Art, The Children’s Museum, Historic Village, and more. Also while you're there, be sure to keep your eye out for the pelican statues. Check out the Pelican Passport to find them all.

Pro Tip: If you happen to be in Downtown Pensacola on a Saturday, be sure to stop by Palafox Market. It takes place from 9 AM - 2 PM and is located in MLK Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand.

Explore Downtown Pensacola

Downtown Pensacola has a ton of fun things waiting for you to discover. Check out all the happenings.

12:00 PM Lunch Time – Now it's time to choose from one of the tasty restaurants in Downtown Pensacola. Pro Tip: choose a restaurant with outdoor or open-air dining so you can enjoy that spring weather.

Explore Places to Eat in Downtown Pensacola

If you're looking for a quick option or a waterfront view, Downtown Pensacola has got you covered.

2:00 PM Adventure Afternoon – The next stop on your spring day will be Big Lagoon State Park. Big Lagoon is a great place to go birdwatching, as the saltwater marshes attract many birds. You never know what you might see. While you’re there, a great place to enjoy the fresh air and get those gorgeous water views is the Observation Tower. Climb 177 steps to the top – it's worth it! Big Lagoon is also a popular spot for camping, picnicking, hiking, kayaking, crabbing, and canoeing. It’s a beautiful place to get outdoors and enjoy some spring sunshine in Pensacola.

Get A Visual Look at Big Lagoon State Park

5:30 PM Pizza Picnic + Beach Sunset – Once you’re finished up at Big Lagoon, it’s time to get ready for a pizza picnic on the beach! Stop by Lillian’s Pizza in Perdido Key to grab a pie for dinner! Lillian’s is a local favorite, making it the perfect pizza stop. Now that you’ve gotten your pizza head to the beach for sunset. There are plenty of beach options you can go to in Perdido Key. You can head to Johnson Beach at Gulf Islands National Seashore or head to one of the Public Beach Access Points in Perdido Key. If you go to Johnson Beach, there are pavilions you could eat at. Or if you prefer to put your toes in the sand, bring a bed sheet to sit on – this way you’ve got room for everyone to sit and enjoy your meal. Either way – watching a beach sunset with a slice of pizza is going to be a win!

Lillian's Pizza

Explore Beaches in Perdido Key

Find the beach that's perfect for your sunset pizza picnic.

So there you have it, Pensacola. A perfect way to spend a spring day!

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