Why go
- City in Florida, United States of America.
- Served by Pensacola International Airport (PNS).
History
Pensacola is a city in the Florida panhandle in the United States. It is the county seat and only city in Escambia County. The population was 54,312 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Pensacola metropolitan area, which had 509,905 residents in the 2020 census.
Where to stay
514 N Baylen St, Pensacola, FL 32501 · celestinebedandbreakfast.com
400 Bayfront Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32502 · stayoysterbay.com
415 N Alcaniz St, Pensacola, FL 32501 · lilyhall.com
203 W Gregory St, Pensacola, FL 32502 · pensacolavictorian.com
101 E Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502 · ihg.com
4 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola, FL 32506 · redroof.com
6703 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 · athomeinns.com
6305 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32526 · weeklystudios.com
710 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32501 · wyndhamhotels.com
2672 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583 · redroof.com
8041 Lavelle Way, Pensacola, FL 32526 · hilton.com
1144 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504 · hilton.com
8 S 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32502 · hilton.com
4034 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507 · extendedstayamerica.com
7050 Plantation Rd, Pensacola, FL 32504 · hilton.com
5109 Bayou Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32503 · hilton.com
4 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola, FL 32506 · redroof.com
7051 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 · regencyinnpensacola.com
4448 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32506 · wyndhamhotels.com
2187 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504 · hilton.com
2468 Skye Way, Pensacola, FL 32504 · hyatt.com
4126 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32506 · westerninnpensacola.top
7100 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504 · hilton.com
6911 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 · oyorooms.com
910 N Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507 · choicehotels.com
6900 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 · hoteldelsolpensacola.top
6919 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 · choicehotels.com
Indoor
5829 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 · motel6.com
5 N New Warrington Rd, Pensacola, FL 32506
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Genie's Coffee Shop is a charming establishment in Pensacola, FL, that was founded in 2025 and proudly serves the greater surrounding… · geniescoffeeshop.com
Donut, Fast Food · At Maynard's Donuts & Coffee, we serve up mouthwatering donuts that are baked fresh daily! Whether you’re in the mood for a classic or… · maynardsdonuts.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 8096 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, 32514 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 15 Brent Lane, Pensacola, 32505 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 04:30-19:00; Su off Features: takeaway · 2430 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, 32504 · chick-fil-a.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00 · 4480 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, 32506 · chilis.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 4625 Mobile Highway, Pensacola, 32506 · locations.dennys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 6704 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, 32504 · pizza.dominos.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · 2430 Airport Boulevard, Post-Security, 32504 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1270 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola, 32504 · pandaexpress.com
Waffle, Tea, Coffee, Donut, Smoothie, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 · 1734 Creighton Road, Pensacola, 32504-7146 · happyspotnutrition.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00 · 130 South Jefferson Street · sabaionjefferson.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Deli, Fish, Local, Seafood, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-16:00 · 380 North 9th Avenue,… · cafesinglefin.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5405 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, 32504 · marbleslab.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 5025 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, 32504 · bonefishgrill.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 5153 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, 32504 · buffalowildwings.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 5500 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola, 32504 · longhornsteakhouse.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 5037 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, 32503 · olivegarden.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th 11:00-20:30; Tu,Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00 · 6560 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, 32505 · miguelsmexicanpensacola.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00 · 4238 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, 32505 · arlenewilliamsbbq.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-13:30 · 2741 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, 32505 · bapusfoodstop.business.site
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 6911 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola, 32505 · founarisbros.net
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 32514 · iheartbentopensacola.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00 · 1315 N New Warrington Road, Pensacola, 32505 · island-kitchen.business.site
Cajun, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00 · 6705 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, 32526 · louisianalunchboxmenu.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5309 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, 32503 · tasteofjerusalemexpress.com
Hot Dog, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00 · 6675 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, 32526 · wackedoutweinerpensacola.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa 07:30-18:00; Su 07:30-12:30 · 3892 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, 32503-3025 · echocoffee.square.site
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 260 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, 32502-4841 · globetrotterstreetfood.com
Asian, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: off "temporarily closed" · 2000 West Cervantes Street, Pensacola, 32501
Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:15-15:00 · 707 North Pace Boulevard, Pensacola, 32505
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 · 2416 West Cervantes Street, Pensacola, 32505-7197
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant · 501 South Palafox Street, Pensacola, 32502 · thebluefinpoke.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
British, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-13:00; Fr-Su 08:00-14:00 · 3102 East Cervantes Street, Pensacola, 32503 · auntkatiesbreakfastnlunch.com
Southern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00+ · 421 West Belmont Street, Pensacola, 32501
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 130 East Government Street, Pensacola, 32502
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 2100 West Garden Street, Pensacola, 32502
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Indoor
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Airports
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) 3.6 mi to the centre
Pensacola, FL, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Silver Airways (3M)…) · direct flights to 11 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Orlando… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-900, M83, MD-80, ERJ-145, CRJ) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, Saab 340) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Houston*, Orlando*, Tampa*
- US Airways US (CRJ-900, M83, MD-80, ERJ-145, CRJ) · 4 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Washington
- Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Orlando, Tampa
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700) · 2 routes: Houston, Nashville
- Air France AF (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (717, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (717, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Spencer Nolf Airport 13 mi to the centre
Pace, FL, US
Roscoe Field 7.3 mi to the centre
Pensacola, FL, US
Vaughn Private Airport 16 mi to the centre
Summerdale, AL, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pensacola International Airport (PNS); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PNS has direct flights to 11 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Orlando…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pensacola, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.