Winter is a Great Time to Visit
Winter shouldn’t be something you have to bear. It should be something to behold! Escape your winter wasteland and fly south to a wonderland of warm, sunny days, sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters.
The Pensacola Bay Area is the perfect snowbird sanctuary, offering gorgeous scenery, Southern hospitality, and seemingly endless ways to get your groove on.
If relaxing is your thing, you can while away the days walking miles of secluded beaches, collecting seashells and watching shorebirds and stunning sunsets. If you prefer to be active, you’ll find world-class golf courses, fishing, watersports, nature trails and so much more. If you’re into history and culture, we’ve got 460 years of it to explore at historic sites and downtown shopping district, world-class museums, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants. And with year-round festivals, concerts and events, there’s always something enticing to see and do. There’s something for everyone, so come on down, and make yourself at home.
2022 Snowbird Roost
We’re “letting the good times roll” at this year’s Snowbird Roost! Enjoy Mardi Gras themed music, games, food and more! David Penniman, owner of Classic City Catering is preparing individual Cajun-style picnic baskets including the ever-popular Mardi Gras King Cake. So come "let the good times roll," and see who will be crowned this year’s King and Queen!
More to Explore
Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach’s mild temperature, sugar-white beaches, and crystal clear waters draw beach lovers, fishing enthusiasts and environmentalists alike.
Area Golf Courses Offer Coastal Flair
From coastal breezes and Audubon awards to stately pines, golfing on the Gulf is an escape worth planning and area courses are sure to tee up surprises.
Museums Add Unexpected Vacation Dimension
While visitors flock to Pensacola for fun in the sun, there's a wealth of fascinating history and culture to be discovered in the community’s many diverse museums.
Shopping to Suit Your Style
From large shopping malls and major retail outlets to quaint boutiques and unique shops, Pensacola provides visitors with the ultimate shopping experience.
Events So Good They’ll Keep You Coming Back
We wouldn’t have earned the nickname “Festival City of the South” if we didn’t know how to have a good time.
Make Vacation Memorable – and Tasteful
With delectable dining establishments, lively libation locales and charming culinary festivals aplenty, the food & drink scene in the Pensacola Bay Area serves up some serious flavor.