Pensacola, FL

Visitors will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world at Pensacola Beach, where  jewel-green waters, blue skis and swaying sea oats provide the perfect backdrop for your Florida vacation. Explore Gulf Islands National Seashore which is the longest tract of protected seashore in the United States. Our coast is perfect for surfing, scuba diving, fishin, collecting seashells or just taking it easy. In fact, Pensacola’s beaches have been ranked among the best in the country.

The Pensacola Bay Area is the perfect place to get back to nature. In fact, the Pensacola area has been designated as a hot spot for biodiversity in plant and animal life by the Nature Conservancy. Guided tours such as foot, kayak, eco-tours or boat are available from local outfitters who know where to go to spot wildlife. National and state parks are always fun to explore on your own, and you may be lucky enough to happen upon an amazing sight such as otters on a river bank, an impromptu dolphin show in the Gulf, or a sea turtle nest.

Snorkel to see starfish, sand dollars, crabs and fish.  Bike or hike along the Edward Ball Nature Trail.  Kayak, canoe or tube down spring-fed rivers in the “Canoe Capital of Florida,” and go bird watching during spring and fall migration. The Perdido Watershed is a picturesque area for canoeing and kayaking. Here, visitors can spot wildlife and get close to dolphins in Perdido Bay or enjoy miles of interrupted natural beauty along the protected Perdido River.

All should visit Historic Downtown Pensacola as it is a charming, waterfront neighborhood boasting dozens of locally owned restaurants, cultural museums, boutiques and art galleries.  Pensacola also offers a lively scene for plenty of fun when the sun goes down. From waterfront watering holes and Irish pubs to sophisticated martini bars and historic venues, there are plenty of places to sip a cocktail and enjoy your vacation.

Vacation fun is never far away in the Pensacola Bay Area!