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Nearly all the Fun Activities and Places You Can’t-Miss, When in Pensacola

Planning a solo getaway? With a loved one?.. (mmm perfect for this love month) or maybe you can just bring the whole family instead to this gorgeous and breathtaking city by the bay.

Pensacola’s main attraction is its world-famous beaches that are flocked by thousands of visitors annually to experience the stunning beauty of this tourist haven.

Surely, you and your family will love doing a lot of cool and fun stuff under the hot sun in its sugar-white sand beaches or take a dip in its captivating turquoise waters.

Walk for miles on the quiet and relaxing beaches while you hunt for shells and listen to the crashing of the waves. You won’t be hearing vehicle noise, just the pure sound of nature and a breath of real fresh air to take all your cares away.

Swimming in its emerald green waters is safe and open to the public. The beaches, including Park East, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Park West, Casino Beach, Johnson Beach, Fort Pickens, and Perdido Key, are all open for public swimming.

Dolphin tours, diving or snorkeling, fishing, sailing, parasailing, surfing, paddle boarding and trekking on the Pensacola Beach Eco-Trail are only a few of the activities you and your family will surely enjoy.

So make sure to bring all your essential beach stuff and leave all your troubles behind.

If your troubles don’t want to get left behind continue reading…

Endless Nights of Fun: Pensacola’s Top Night Destinations

Nightly entertainment in various nightspots electrifies and energizes the air all throughout the year in the city. Check out these places and have fun all night till the dawn breaks.

(Just make sure you don’t break the bank after the fun, its gonna be heartbreaking 🙂 )

1.Escape on Palafox

It’s a fun and challenging real-life adventure spot in downtown Pensacola where everyone can have an exhilarating and challenging escape game. You’ll get locked inside a creepy room and all you need to do is work as a team to find a way out in 60 minutes. Get thrilled searching for clues, crack the codes and solve puzzles to escape from the room. It’s a real fun way to bond with your friends and family right in the heart of Pensacola.

2.Seville Quarter

Seville Quarter has it all! They have rock and country bands, indoor and outdoor dancing, karaoke bar, pool tables and of course, great food and drinks. There’s also a venue for outdoor concerts, a spacious banquet and event facility, and a magnificent heritage hall. This nightlife hub has a rich five-decade history. As a matter of fact, it’s been the Gulf Coast’s Entertainment Destination since 1967.

3. Edward Ball Nature Trail

It’s a mile of boardwalk trail for a close encounter with nature through a beautiful ravine and swamp. A sight of songbirds and waterfowls are only a few of the memorable encounters you can expect in Edward Ball. Edward Ball is established and protected by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

4.Shop on the Palafox Street

Shop till you drop and satisfy your appetite in the heart of Pensacola, Palafox Street. Peppered along its streets are cute and unique shops, restaurants and bars. A variety of trendy clothing, hand made jewelry, art pieces, and home furnishings are only a few of the great finds worth the greenback.

5.Plaza De Luna
Enjoy the beautiful sunset view and the sight of curious yet pretty birds around in this waterfront park located at the Palafox Pier on South of Palafox street. It’s named after the Spanish Conquistador Don Tristan de Luna whose statue landmarks the area, it also has splash pads for your kids to enjoy. It’s a great place to fish, cool down, or talk and walk around while you enjoy the fresh and cool ocean breeze.

7.The Vinyl Music Hall

Vinyl Music Hall is another great place to enjoy the nightlife in Palafox street. Catch live shows and concerts to enjoy the whole night long. You can also rent Vinyl for your private parties, weddings, and corporate events.

8.Unwind at the Pensacola Beach

After watching the beautiful sunset, you can dine in one of the nearby restaurants or go ahead and celebrate all night in one of the nightlife hotspots along Pensacola Beach.

But Hey! Pensacola is not all about the beach and party nights and shopping and dining. There’s a whole lot more for you to discover in Pensacola…

Explore Pensacola’s Fascinating History

Pensacola is more than just a beauty. Explore its history and experience its rich heritage and you’ll find it very interesting. About 450 years past, when Spanish explorer Don Tristán de Luna y Arellano discovered its pristine shores in 1559 he established the first European settlement in North America. And that’s how Pensacola came into being. Many tourists are fascinated by Pensacola’s history, diverse heritage and culture just as how they get captivated by its beautiful beaches.

Here Are The Top 8 Must-See Historical Sites in Pensacola

1. Fort Pickens

If you’re a history buff and you love visiting historic sites, Fort Pickens is one you cannot miss. See what military forts were like during the Civil War Era and watch civil war re-enactments. Marvel at its incredible engineering and architecture and the armaments it carried. There are also bike trails and hiking trails around the site to make your visit more enjoyable.

2. Fort Barrancas

It’s a wonderfully preserved old fort located on the Naval Air Base in Pensacola. It’s an essential part of the city’s history that is definitely worth the visit. A historic landmark of Pensacola, built to protect the entrance to Pensacola Bay during the Civil War. Take yourself back to the past by exploring its passageways, tunnels and dead ends or learn more about its history in its museum.

3. Pensacola Lighthouse

Pensacola Lighthouse is another great sight in Pensacola’s Naval Air Base. Climb the staircase, get to the top and experience the breathtaking view of the whole city and the ocean. (if you’re legs allow) You might also want to check out its lenses and take a closer look at fantastic panoramas.

4. National Museum of Naval Aviation

This amazing place is absolutely one of the best marvels in Pensacola that you should never miss. It’s located just across the Pensacola lighthouse that’s ideal for kids and of course, grown-ups. Lots of planes to see and climb and get to feel how flying one is like, at least. It’s all for free, but they accept donations to maintain the facilities.

5. Pensacola Historic Village

You can pay a small amount to take a tour around the village. Go inside the restored old houses, look back to the past and feel how it was to live in the days of old. It’s a very relaxing and worth the while experience for everyone to enjoy.

6. Plaza Ferdinand

Another beautiful place to be on Palafox street. It’s an outdoor garden and park named after King Ferdinand VII of Spain. The formal transfer of jurisdiction of Florida to the United States took place on this historical landmark. Lush greeneries, grassy areas, trees, crisscrossed paved walkways, a fountain, an obelisk and a memorial to the7th President of The United States Andrew Jackson are a few of the parks many features.

7. Emanuel Point I, II and III

Emmanuel Point is a shipwreck site. It is where the galleon that carried the Spanish conquistador Tristan de Luna sank, along with most of his fleet during a strong storm that struck the coast after de Luna set foot on Pensacola.

8. Belmont De Villiers

A historic neighborhood centered around Belmont and De Villiers streets. It’s a historical center of the cities African-American community.
There’s MORE! And this is probably the best part of it!

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE are FREE, WHEN in PENSACOLA

After getting exhausted (and probably exhausting your wallets) trying to get to all the beautiful places and all the fun you can have day and night in Pensacola. I’m sure you’d love to give the following activities a try… 🙂

1. Waterfront fireworks show every 4th of July
2. Take your dog for a walk at the Bayview Park Dog Beach and both of you find a date (just make sure you don’t have one yet)
3. Outdoor concert during the Bands on the Beach series
4. Seashell hunting on the sugar-white beaches
5. Pensacola Beach Air Show. With the world-famous Blue Angels jet stunt performances
6. Swim in the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico
7. National Naval Aviation Museum site visits
8. Stroll through dozens of art shops and restaurants during the monthly Gallery Night downtown
9. Fort Barrancas Civil War history exploration
10. Have fun catching beads in the Fiesta Days Parade in June

Pensacola is, without any doubt, a holiday-makers haven worth visiting, but still having someone you love to enjoy the fun with is the best way to have a fulfilling and memorable stay, “When in Pensacola”.