Sugar-white sand and sparkling emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico welcome visitors to the stunning, sun-washed beaches of Pensacola and Navarre Florida. Our friendly folks reach out to all comers, extending a warm invitation to enjoy the many Pensacola attractions, our rich and colorful history and fascinating museums. Soak up some southern hospitality while savoring our fresh-from-the-docks seafood. From Pensacola hotels to Navarre beach rentals, a variety of accommodations are available to suit your needs. Santa Rosa County Florida offers a vibrant cultural calendar, a potpourri of shops and galleries, and nature like no other place in Florida. From world-class Pensacola fishing to diving to Florida canoeing, we meet all your recreational expectations. Here, you'll find all the ingredients for a memorable vacation.

A Colorful Heritage
Explore the historical sites in Pensacola and relive 400 years of a rich and colorful past. The downtown historical district invites you along charming streets and into restored homes. Fort Barrancas, home of the Pensacola Lighthouse, and Fort Pickens recount the story of the area's involvement in the Civil War, and a variety of Florida museums relate our engaging heritage.

Nature At Its Best
Many visitors come just to roam our natural environment, including beautiful barrier islands, scenic harbors, rivers and streams, and lush landscapes. Wiggle your toes in the white sands of Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach or the Gulf Island National Seashore. Swim, hike and picnic in some of Florida's most scenic natural settings, including Blackwater River State Park, teeming with wildlife. If you’ve come for canoeing or kayaking in Florida, visit the pristine streams and rivers in Santa Rosa County, "The Canoe Capital of Florida," where campsites, nature trails and picnic areas abound.

Military Honors
We're known as the cradle of naval aviation, which explains our attention to military matters, such as The National Museum of Naval Aviation on Pensacola Naval Air Station. Nearby, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice their fascinating stunts and you can watch. Pensacola is home to a recreated Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and two well-preserved historical forts are open for your inspection.

A Looooong Pier
The newly opened Pensacola Beach pier is the biggest thing to hit the beach since bathing suits. Stretching into the water an impressive 1,471 feet, it is believed to be the longest fishing pier on the Gulf Coast. Plans for the new pier include a bait & tackle shop, an open-air restaurant and a souvenir shop.

Pelican painting by Anne Beverly