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Pro

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  Blue transparent water, Wood Leg Willies Bar 


Con

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  It can get hot during the Summer, just remember sun screen. 


In a nutshell

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  Southern hospitality, good swimming, good fishing, good boating, but very humid. 

 

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NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM

NATIONAL NAVAL AVIATION MUSEUM, Pensacola

 eugini2001 Says:  The museum consists of 2 main buildings "Hangar bay one" and "Main" one with 2 decks and IMAX theater.Hangar bay has a collection of aircraft post WWII era.The impressive is a hut in the corner of the 55 000 sq.ft. building ,which has a display of Vietnam war period and... 

GULF BREEZE ZOO

GULF BREEZE ZOO, Pensacola

 eugini2001 Says:  This zoo is 50 acres big and has a lot of farm animals like rabbits,sheep,goats.They also have a tiger and bears,amazing varieties of birds,including Australian geese with light green beaks,Mr.stock,budgies. As for macaws,cocks and Genni hens who is free of cage,they roam... 

Hotels  

Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front

 4 Reviews and 219 Opinions  My husband and I decided to take a weekend and have a "staycation" here in Pensacola before the Tar... 

Best Western Blue Angel Inn

 2 Reviews and 74 Opinions  My son and I were booked into this hotel 7-10 May 2008. Everything seemed fine. On 9 May - day 3 of... 

Restaurants  

Flounders: "Fresh" Seafood

Flounders: "Fresh" Seafood, Pensacola

 FlyForFood Says:  I chose the Yellow Fin Tuna off of the "Fresh Seafood" Menu and requested it blackened. I even asked the server ahead to verify that it was "fresh" and not "frozen". She verified that it was "fresh". I also ordered a beverage called "Diesel" which is priced at $7.99.Once the... 

Flounder's Chowder House: Funky, Fun, and Fresh!

Flounder's Chowder House: Funky, Fun, and Fresh!, Pensacola

 TravellerMel Says:  The ambiance is great - open air, right on the beach. Lots of cool stuff to look at on the walls - boat props, stuffed sharks, boats, old signs. On Sunday, they had a musician singing Jimmy Buffett tunes, which was really nice. You can't beat the price either (see below).... 

Copeland's: Live Jazz Brunch

Copeland's: Live Jazz Brunch, Pensacola

 lil_wings Says:  Copeland's is a small chain throughout the US, but finding one can be tough. The best part about the joint is the Sunday Bunch with Live Jazz. The food is great, huge portions, and incredible bloody mary's. The food itself is based on New Orleans cajun-style cooking. The... 

McGuire's Irish Pub: A Cracker From Ireland

McGuire's Irish Pub: A Cracker From Ireland, Pensacola

 Brijb20 Says:  Not really sure where to put this. At home I'd consider this as nightlife as it's a pub. But I guess the Americans would call it a restaurant, maybe. Anyway I'll put it in both.We stumbled upon this Pub one afternoon while out exploring on foot. Ready for a drink we went in.... 

Mr. Manatees, A Casual Grille: CLOSED

Mr. Manatees, A Casual Grille: CLOSED, Pensacola

 ForestqueenNYC Says:  This is the perfect place to just sit and relax while having a cold drink, a bowl of chowder, or some gumbo. It overlooks the water. Sit outside and enjoy watching the boats.You can dock your boat here while eating.Since I wrote the original tip, hurricane Ivan hit... 

Krispy Kreme Donuts: Yummmm

Krispy Kreme Donuts: Yummmm, Pensacola

 ForestqueenNYC Says:  This obviously isn't a restaurant, but if you haven't had a Krispi Kreme donut, you must stop here. The best time, of course, is when they take them right out of the oven. Of course, if you are a low carb fanatic then you will just have to pass on this place. Any donut in... 

Hooters On The Beach: The Best Wings On Pensacola Beach

Hooters On The Beach: The Best Wings On Pensacola Beach, Pensacola

 palmas57 Says:  One of the prettiest places to have lunch or dinner sitting out on the deck. Of cousre there are the Hooter Girls too. We just love the food and the staff is always friendly. We usely get the hot wings and order a lot of celery with Ranch Dressing to cool things down. If we... 

Nightlife  

McGuire's Irish Pub: An Irish Gem

McGuire's Irish Pub: An Irish Gem, Pensacola

 Brijb20 Says:  It doesn't seem that VT consider pubs as nightlife. Well I do. We don't all require night clubs and dancing.This is a very traditional looking Irish Pub open from 11am 7 days a week.They brew their own beer on the premises and have 5 regular beers from Light to Irish Stout.... 

McGuires Irish Pub: Any night of the week

McGuires Irish Pub: Any night of the week, Pensacola

 PA2AKgirl Says:  They have live music on the weekends in the winter and every night in the summer (I'm told, I have not been there every night of the week, though) And it's Irish music--I've been up on stage singing "The Unicorn" and "Beer, Beer, Beer" and some other stuff I'm sure. It's a... 

Shopping  

Central Bark Bakery: Pet snacks, toys, leashes, etc

Central Bark Bakery: Pet snacks, toys, leashes, etc, Pensacola

 lil_wings Says:  Everytime I come to Pensacola with the dog, we always make a morning stop at Central Bark for a cup of coffee and gourmet dog cookie. They bake them fresh, daily. All their products are organic and completely healthy. Peanut butter Squirrel Cookies $2 to $5 for a cookie,... 

Victorian Tea Shop: Shopping Downtown Pensacola

Victorian Tea Shop: Shopping Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola

 milohmae Says:  The shop is really a tea shop and gift shop all in one. The owner, Ms. Lucy, is super friendly and had us all laughing with her stories. It is located in the historic district of downtown, and is very quaint and relax. They have a High Tea "Pensacola style", and dress up... 

Fort Barrancas: U. S. Park Service

Fort Barrancas: U. S. Park Service, Pensacola

 grandmaR Says:  Fort Barrancas is a part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore that is on the Pensacola Naval Air Station. They have a small store there which has various inexpensive items such as books, videos, toys, maps, pins and patches. The Fort Barrancas Story (a book) is $3.95Gulf... 

Local Customs  

Naval Air Station

Naval Air Station, Pensacola

 msbrandysue Says:  Pensacola has a tremendous naval air station which trains many of our aerial specialists of the military. Navy and Marine men and women train here for the great instruction. So, you may see many of these brave souls out and about town. It also means when the patriotic times... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Pensacola Beach

Pensacola Beach, Pensacola

 palmas57 Says:  While the beaches are beautiful, they can be dangerous if not aware of the tides and undertow. I feel that is the most important thing I can share with vacationers. Having lived here all my life I know of the dangers. If visiting Pensacola Beach please be aware of the Flags... 

Shark Attacks!!!!

Shark Attacks!!!!, Pensacola

 briantravelman Says:  Be advised, shark attacks are extremely common, especially at the beaches on Santa Rosa Island. These attacks have been known to occur in knee deep water. You may think I'm exaggerating the shark dangers, but just a week after we were there, we heard several stories on the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Annual Weiner Dog Races!

Annual Weiner Dog Races!, Pensacola

 lil_wings Says:  Every year in Pensacola, they have the annual weiner dog races to raise money for the Dachsund Rescue Foundation. Dachshund owners from around the area show up to drag race their dogs in various heats based off weight class. Some race well, others veer off the course a... 

Seafood at it best!

Seafood at it best!, Pensacola

 laurenzi1 Says:  Best place to buy seafood in the FL panhandle. Any type of seafood is sold here and at very good prices. Very well worth the stop if you are in the area. When checking out, they will “pack to go” your purchases if needed. 

Favorites  

Living on the Gulf Coast

Living on the Gulf Coast, Pensacola

 grandmaR Says:  When Bob and I arrived in Pensacola with a station wagon full of our household goods, our first stop was the Naval Air Station. As we were driving out, a grey haired man stopped us and asked if Bob was entering the pilot training program. When we said that he was, he said... 

 
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 many visitors to pensacola come for it's beautiful gulf beaches. in the pensacola area there are pensacola beach, navarre beach, and perdido key. these beaches... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I want to visit Pensecola from Ft Lauderdale, FL. I've found only connecting flights in Georgia. It would take me approx. 6 hours... 

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A: Looks like Delta and Continental commuter services have non-stop service from Tallahassee to Fort Lauderdale. It's a 3-hour drive to Tallahassee from Pensacola, but... 

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pensacola florida

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 pensacola is the county seat of escambia county and is located on I-10 in northwest florida. pensacola is one of the most historic cities in the state. the area around pensacola was first visited by... 

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Pensacola: City, Beach, Childhood Home

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 Pensacola is best known to some as the home of the Blue Angels and the Navy and to others as having the best beaches around. I know it as a place where I lived when I was a child. The beaches in... 

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Eva's Pensacola and Pensacola Beach Page

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 Pensacola Florida is a great place to live. Our beaches are beautiful. The following picture is of the Gulf Side On March 10, 2003. Check out my husbands Pensacola page: Shorebird 

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Flight Training in the Florida Panhandle

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 Right after our marriage in June 1959, Bob was sent to Pensacola to start Navy pilot training. He started in the first July 1959 class. This is the graduation ceremony. 

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Pensacola Beach

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 All sorts of water sports available. If you try parasailing, you're in the air about 30 minutes. HINT: asked to get dipped!!!!!! 

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