Pensacola
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Pensacola
Pensacola is known for its laid-back, coastal way-of-life, its long history and diverse culture. 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.”
From the beaches and Bay Area attractions to day trips and nightlife, the Pensacola area has something for every interest. The Pensacola Bay Area is famous for its natural beauty and historic culture and prides itself in being a unique destination where locals and tourists alike find themselves enjoying a vast array of adventures and experiences. From the hustle and bustle of the Cordova Mall area, to the brick paved sidewalks of Downtown, to miles and miles of shoreline...museums, outdoor activities, fine dining, festivals, concerts, and award-winning sugar-white beaches are only a glimpse of what Pensacola has in store for you!
Neighbouring Perdido Bay hosts an extensive system of quiet anchorages that famously hid Caribbean pirates in days gone by. The bays now serve as a haven for sailing, rowing, angling and paddling, from serious to seriously fun! Attractions and activities of every kind are on offer – bays, bayous and rolling hills provide countless opportunities for outdoor fun.
Go bike riding, snorkelling, pier fishing, or learn about the past at historical sites.
Downtown Pensacola is home to a wide variety of restaurants and nightlife to suit every taste. From flip-flop beach bars to fine dining and food trucks you will be spoilt for choice. Or check out Seville Quarter, a nineteenth-century warehouse that’s been converted into an entertainment complex housing seven themed bars, each with its own personality. Grab a game of billiards at Fast Eddie’s, have a relaxing cocktail in the Victorian courtyard of the alfresco End O’ the Alley Bar, or drop by Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Emporium for some Dixieland jazz.
Holiday Ideas
Suggested Accommodation
Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach ModerateFrom £128 per room per night
The Hampton Inn hotel in Pensacola Beach, is located directly on the white sands of the Gulf Coast, offers a perfect vantage point from which to experience this amazing city.
The hotel includes a free hot breakfast, gym and two beachfront swimming pools. The 181 rooms have, 32 inch HDTV, microwave, fridge, coffee maker and a hair dryer. The hotel is right in the centre of everything, within walking distance of the best restaurants and activities. Pensacola Beach is also home to historical and military facilities.
Hilton Pensacola Beach
Moderate
From £158 per room per night
The hotel is located in the heart of Pensacola Beach, Florida and overlooks the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking trails or explore the nearby sandy beach.
Rooms feature all modern amenities including, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, ironing board as well as a gift shop. The hotel has two gulf front swimming pools, hot tub and a gym. There is inside and pool side dining options as well as a sushi bar.
Springhill Suites Pensacola Beach Moderate
From £134 per room per night
The hotel is located 17 miles from Pensacola Beach and within close proximity to the University of West Florida, Pensacola State College, Ellyson Industrial Park, and Pensacola International Airport. Pensacola Beach is also home to historical and military facilities.
The rooms have a safe, refrigerator, microwave and coffee service. The hotel has free high speed internet, free breakfast, a gym and a pool. Springhill Suites also has a coffee and tea room as well as vending machines and a beauty shop nearby.
