NEW ORLEANS, La. (NOLA NOW) - Pensacola, Florida, known as “The Way to Beach.” Home to sugar-white sands and emerald green water, it’s the perfect destination for relaxation and fun for the entire family.
But Pensacola is so much more than its pristine beaches. Over 465 years of history have created this waterfront city, making it a melting pot of culture, food, and history. Exploring its museums and historic neighborhoods allows visitors to uncover the city’s rich heritage.
Palafox Street serves as the gateway to Pensacola. This walkable street is steeped in history and offers shopping, art galleries, exquisite dining, and museums, inviting leisurely strolls and opportunities to relax over fresh seafood, straight from the Gulf.
Pensacola is the cradle of naval aviation and home to the Blue Angels, the US Navy’s flight demonstration squadron. Visitors can catch a practice while visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum, located on board Pensacola Naval Air Station. The museum provides a perfect way to experience hands-on history.
“There is much to explore in Pensacola,” says President and CEO of Visit Pensacola, Darien Schaefer. “From touring the Pensacola Museum of Art or Historic Pensacola Village or catching a baseball game at the Blue Wahoos Stadium or taking in a sunset cruise - Pensacola is “The Way to Beach.”
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The Frisky Mermaid offers a great family-friendly boat ride, providing chances to see sea life such as dolphins, stingrays, and manatees.
Ally Laurent, Captain of Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Cruises, describes the experience as one of a kind, “It’s gorgeous out here, just being on the water playing with the wildlife, being in nature, meeting people from around the world is really beautiful.”
From its sugar-white sands to coastal cuisine, arts, culture, and endless outdoor adventures, Pensacola truly is “The Way to Beach.”
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