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Before you go
Your trip to Pensacola.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Pensacola – Florida Destination Destin and the Panhandle
How to get there
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Pensacola International Airport (PNS) Pensacola · 8 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is about 8 km from downtown. I‑10 passes north of the city and connects Pensacola to Tallahassee and Mobile, Alabama. A toll bridge leads to Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island.
How many days
One day for the historic downtown and the naval aviation museum; two days if you add Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens.
When to go
From March to May and from September to November, with mild days. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon rain. Winter is cool. Hurricane season runs from June to November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The naval aviation museum is inside the base, and the beaches and Fort Pickens are on Santa Rosa Island, away from downtown.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Pensacola
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Morning
National Naval Aviation Museum
Start at the naval aviation museum on the naval air station, with aircraft from several eras, and check access rules for the base beforehand.
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Afternoon
Historic Pensacola
Return to downtown and walk through the historic Seville district and the houses of Historic Pensacola.
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Late afternoon
Pensacola Beach
Cross the bridge to Santa Rosa Island and watch the late afternoon on the white sand of Pensacola Beach.
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Evening
Palafox Street
Dine on Palafox Street, the main downtown street, with restaurants and historic buildings.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Pensacola?
Visit the National Naval Aviation Museum, walk around the historic downtown, go to Pensacola Beach and see Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island.
Where do the Blue Angels train?
The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron is based at the Naval Air Station Pensacola. On some spring and summer days, rehearsals can be seen near the museum; confirm before you go.
How far is Pensacola from Pensacola Beach?
About 15 km, crossing two bridges, one of them tolled.
How many days to stay in Pensacola?
One day for the museum and downtown; two days to include the beach and Fort Pickens.