Dining Downtown
From food trucks, pub fare, and down-home casual eateries to white-tablecloth establishments, downtown is the heart – and palate – of Pensacola.
Discover Downtown Pensacola
Pensacola is known for its laid-back, coastal way-of-life, its long history and diverse culture. You’ll find all that and a few surprises in the heart of the city’s downtown.
Founded by Spanish sailor Don Tristan de Luna in 1559, the Pensacola Bay Area was the first European settlement in the New World. Over the centuries, the flags of Spain, Britain, France, the Confederacy and the United States have flown over the “City of Five Flags.”
Downtown Basics
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Shopping Downtown
The downtown area is blossoming on all fronts, with an explosion of growth and quaint shops along a colorful Crepe Myrtle lined-streets.
Discover the History
Pensacola’s downtown area is full of historic sites, but the truth is that with more than 450 years of history behind it, every step you take on its brick sidewalks or city parks is a part of our country’s earliest days and memories.
Downtown Lodging
From laid-back and unpretentious to luxurious and opulent, the Pensacola Bay Area offers accommodations for every flavor — all just minutes from our world-class beaches and historic downtown.
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Planning tools to help you get the most out of your visit to Downtown Pensacola.
Places to Stay
From beachfront condominiums and lavish resorts to primitive campgrounds and rustic outposts, the Pensacola Bay Area offers accommodations to suit every lifestyle and budget.
Plan Your Trip to Pensacola
If you’ve never been to Pensacola before, what are you waiting for? Start planning today with some insider advice.
Tours
It doesn't matter if you take a tour, follow your GPS, or strike out on your own.
Why Mother Nature Calls Pensacola Home
From pristine beach vistas to unspoiled marshlands to serene coastal woodlands, Pensacola boasts a wealth of parks and trails that highlight the natural beauty of our environment. Visitors are never far from an example of why we believe Mother Nature calls Pensacola home.
Must-See Attractions Downtown
Downtown-focused Events
Here are a few events to experience in downtown Pensacola. Be sure to view our full calendar so you don't miss a thing!
June 14
Wednesday Pub Trivia
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 321 S. Palafox St. Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 912-4001
June 14
DRAG BINGO WEDNESDAYS AT PLAY
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 16 S. Palafox Place Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 466-2095
June 14
Karaōke
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 319 N Tarragona St Pensacola, Florida 32501
June 15
KARAOKE THURSDAYS AT PLAY
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 16 S. Palafox Place Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 466-2095
June 15
Beer Pong Tournaments
Downtown Pensacola
130 East Government Street Pensacola, Florida 32502 (850) 434-6211
June 16
Gallery Night Pensacola — Juneteenth
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 13 Palafox Place Pensacola, Florida 32502 .
June 17
Saturday Brunch
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola
321 S Palafox Street
Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida 32502
(850) 912-4001
June 17
Sizzling Summer Market
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 1060 N Guillemard Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 429-1222
June 18
Father’s Day Bourbon ‘n’ Burgers
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 321 S. Palafox St. Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 912-4001
June 18
Sunday Brunch
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 321 S. Palafox St. Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 912-4001
June 19
Monday Game Night
Downtown Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola 321 S. Palafox St. Pensacola, Florida 32501 (850) 912-4001
Looking for a different way to beach? You have options!
Play on World Famous Beaches
Are you ready for a Florida beach vacation? You simply can't go wrong when it comes to choosing the perfect beach in the Pensacola Bay Area as your vacation destination.
Discover Pensacola Bay’s Outdoor Bounty
Outdoor tours and exploring for the adventure seeker. Everything from dolphin cruises, to paddling, trails, fishing, and everything in between.
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.
Find Adventures that Fit Your Family
Families visiting the Pensacola Bay Area expect to have fun in the sun. With some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and an abundance of outdoor activities, it is an easy place for families to enjoy.
History & Heritage
Explore America's first European settlement.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy year-round opportunities to experience and appreciate the beauty that exists outside of the “world’s whitest beaches.” If you like to explore the arts, you can take in a theater show, catch a musical performance, admire the beauty of dance, visit some galleries or lose yourself in live music.