Because of restrictions placed in the legal document from the federal government, land may not be purchased on Pensacola Beach; instead property is leased by the Island Authority for varying periods of time, up to ninety-nine years. Can you live on Pensacola Beach? Over on Pensacola Beach, you can still live on island time, but […]

to 72°F. Daily high temperatures increase by 5°F, from 67°F to 72°F, rarely falling below 58°F or exceeding 79°F. Daily low temperatures increase by 6°F, from 51°F to 57°F, rarely falling below 38°F or exceeding 67°F. Can you swim in Pensacola in March? March is a warm and very rainy time for sunbathing in Pensacola […]

Pensacola Bay Bridge finally open after 8-month closure; drivers can expect some delays.Traffic patterns will shift during a two-lane, half-mile segment just west of the bridge’s arch while work to complete final repairs continues. Is the bridge open from Pensacola to Gulf Breeze? It’s a big day for the Northwest Florida community. Without notice, the […]

It doesn’t do this on the east coast! I have heard people say the beach at Tiki House is “squeaky clean!” But barking, squeaking, or whistling sand is caused by the unique quartz sand found here. Since the sand particles are small and round (spherical), the air between the grains escapes when you step on […]

It is lawful and legal for an adult to publicly consume alcohol on the beach. But there are some restrictions: There is an alcohol-free zone, a “family friendly” area, on Pensacola Beach, west of the pier. Pensacola Beach alcohol laws have been changed back to the previous ordinance. Can you drink beer on the beach […]

Pensacola Bay lies 110 miles WNW of Cape San Blas and 125 miles NE of South Pass, Mississippi River. The bay, about 12.5 miles in length, has depths of 20 to 50 feet, and affords excellent shelter and anchorage; it is frequently used as a harbor of refuge. How deep is the water under the […]

“There’s just tons and tons of sharks, and, in Pensacola, there are very few. And when we do get sharks, they tend to be adults, not juveniles.” Has there ever been a shark attack at Pensacola Beach? That’s because while Lacey Faciane, Casie Thompson and Qyuston Eubanks were on a yellow float at a Pensacola […]

Yes, when you are camping you have access to the beach but you cannot camp for the night on the beach.No you can’t camp on the beach in the National Park. Can you be on the beach at night Pensacola Beach? If you like/love to fish, the Pensacola Beach Pier is open all night 🙂 […]

With Cash – You can pay with cash at one of our walk‐in centers or at a retail location. Visit sunpass.com/contactsunpass for a list of our walk‐in centers and hours of operation or touch‐n‐buy.com/sunpass for a list of locations that accept cash for invoice payments. By Phone – 1‐888‐TOLL‐FLA (1‐888‐865‐5352). Do you have to pay […]

Pensacola (/ˌpɛnsəˈkoʊlə/) is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida. As of 2019, the population was estimated to be 52,975.The main campus of the University of West Florida is situated north of the city center. Is Pensacola South or North Florida? North Florida is a region of […]

Is it warm enough to swim in Pensacola in March? Average water temperature in Pensacola in March is 65.1°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming.Average high air temperature in Pensacola in March is 70°F, and average low temperature is 51°F. What months Can you swim in Pensacola? The water at Pensacola remains a […]

In general, the city experiences hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. Rain is possible year-round, but summertime thunderstorms are particularly frequent. Does Pensacola FL get snow? Pensacola, Florida gets 64 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. Pensacola averages 0 inches of snow per […]

Frequently, a beach visitor will encounter jellyfish. You’ll find them either in the water or washed up on the sand. Most have a mild sting or none at all but some are best avoided. Does Pensacola Beach have jellyfish? Pensacola Beach is under a purple flag for the first time this season because of the […]

After the British gained control in 1763, Pensacola (a name derived from Pansfalaya, a local Native American tribe) became the capital of West Florida.It became a haven for loyalists during the American Revolution but in 1781 was taken by a Spanish force from Louisiana. What does Pensacola mean in English? In August 1559, Spanish explorer […]

Perdido Key is going to have many more high rise hotels/condos along the Gulf of Mexico. Pensacola Beach has far fewer of those types of accomodations. There is more to do on and closer to Perdido Key than there is on Pensacola Beach as well. Pensacola is more laid back than Perido Key will be. […]