If chocolate martinis and cheese tastings exist in your version of Heaven, the Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest is sure to impress as vendors flood Pensacola’s Community Maritime Park in […]

Pensacola Beach Boardwalk shops gear up for ‘shoulder season’
WEAR PENSACOLA, Fla. — Northwest Florida businesses that rely heavily on tourists are gearing up for the “shoulder season.” That’s the timespan between the area’s peak summer season and winter […]

Pensacola’s Palafox Market could expand to Plaza Ferdinand and add up to 80 new vendors
The popular Palafox Market, held nearly every Saturday in downtown Pensacola, may expand its footprint to Plaza Ferdinand if the city agrees to relax 36-year-old restrictions on the use of […]

Sweet Valentine’s Day Activities in Pensacola
Looking for something fun to do with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day? There are tons of great ideas for things to do on Valentine's Day in … More

Let the Good Times Roll ~ Mardi Gras in Pensacola
Mardi Gras has been a fun tradition in Pensacola since 1874. Revelers beg for beads and other "throws" here as the custom floats parade along the main … More
Welcome to Pensacola, Florida!

Pensacola, Florida has a rich history as America’s first settlement. Established in 1559 by Tristan de Luna, Pensacola was the first European settlement in the United States. With the original colony later abandoned, the Spanish returned in the late 17th century to found the modern Pensacola as an outpost to defend their claims to area land. With its strategic position along the Gulf Coast, Pensacola has been held at different times by the Spanish, French, British, United States and the Confederate States of America, giving it the moniker of City of Five Flags.
With pristine white beaches located along the Gulf Coast between Fort Walton Beach and Orange Beach, Alabama, there is much to see and do in the Pensacola area. There are many outdoor adventures and cultural activities to enjoy in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key and the northern part of Escambia County, Florida.