Pensacola, FL Hotels

The city of 55,000 people is known locally as “America’s First Settlement” and indeed, there is a lot of history to explore in and around Pensacola. From archaeological sites to museums, national parks to memorials, the small city has a surfeit of worthwhile points of interest. For many visitors however, most notably college students, Pensacola is a foremost spring break destination and gateway to the Emerald Coast. The popular holiday target on the Gulf of Mexico runs from Pensacola to Port St. Joe, Florida and includes hot spots like Destin, Grayton Beach and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Tourist attractions in Pensacola proper include the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola Museum of Arts, Fort San Carlos de Barrancas and T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum.

Attractions

• National Museum of Naval Aviation
• Pensacola Museum of Arts
• Fort San Carlos de Barrancas
• T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum
• Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site

Activities

• Pensacola Beach
• Gulf Breeze Zoo
• Historic Pensacola Village
• Gulf Islands National Seashore
• Big Lagoon State Recreation Area

Restaurants

• Trigger’s Seafood Restaurant
• Peg Leg Pete’s
• Nonna Maria Cucina Italiana
• The Tuscan Oven Pizzeria
• Angus Seafood Steaks Spirits Restaurant

Nightlife

• Elbow Room
• Sluggo’s
• Wisteria Tavern
• Emerald City
• Intermission

Climate

Pensacola, Florida has a humid subtropical climate, with moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the year and hot, muggy summers.

• Winter (December to February) 6-18°C
• Spring (March to May) 11-29°C
• Summer (June to September) 21-33°C
• Fall (October to November) 11-26°C