Plan a Weekend Day Trip to Pensacola
Looking for an easy weekend getaway? Pensacola makes the perfect day trip with local events, great food, unique shopping, beautiful white sand beaches, and plenty to explore.
However long you plan to stay, whether just a few hours or the whole weekend, here are some ideas to help you make the most of your visit to our slice of paradise.
Breakfast & Brunch
In Pensacola, brunch and breakfast enthusiasts can savor a range of delicious morning fare, from traditional Southern classics to innovative coastal dishes, creating a vibrant and flavorful dining experience.
Food and Drink
Experience the food and dining experiences in Pensacola. Explore our guide to the best restaurants, cafes, and culinary events to curate your unforgettable dining experience.
Bars
You've spent the day at the beach and enjoyed a delicious dinner. Now what? You hit the town of course!
Shop Til You Drop in Pensacola
Jewelers Trade Shop
26 Palafox Place Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 432-4433
Joe Patti’s Seafood & Amangiati Gourmet Wine Shop
524 S B St Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 432-3315
MBT Divers, Inc.
3920 Barrancas Ave. Pensacola, FL 32507 (850) 455-7702
Mrs. Jones Cold Brew and The Idle Reader
1449 West 9 Mile Road, Suite 17 Pensacola, FL 32534 (850) 972-8757
Palafox Market
121 N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL 32502
Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
400 Quietwater Beach Rd Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Pensacola Museum of Art
407 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 432-6247
Quayside Art Gallery/Pensacola Artists, Inc.
17 E Zaragoza St Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 438-2363
Ron Jon Surf Shop
400 Quietwater Beach Rd, Unit 8B Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 (850) 203-6555
Running Wild
3012 E Cervantes St Pensacola, FL 32503 (850) 435-9222
Rusted Arrow Mercantile
130 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 285-0371
Supposey Warehouse and Gardens
101 S F St Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 776-0553
Getting to and Around Pensacola
Welcome to Pensacola! Getting here is easy—leaving might be the hard part.
Fly into Pensacola International Airport (PNS), drive in on I-10/I-110, or arrive by water. Once you’re here, getting around is simple with ferry, trolley, ECAT, rideshare, bike, or on foot. Use the quick links to plan your smoothest route between Downtown, Pensacola Beach, and Perdido Key.