Pensacola Beach, Coastal community on Santa Rosa Island, Florida, US.
Pensacola Beach is a coastal community on Santa Rosa Island featuring wide sandy shores and views of the Gulf of Mexico and Pensacola Bay. The area stretches for miles with both beach access and natural dunes leading to calm waters.
The first European settlement was established in the 16th century by Spanish explorers who shaped the area's early development. In the 19th century, multiple forts were constructed to protect the bay and its strategic importance.
The area maintains strong connections to naval heritage through regular demonstrations by the Blue Angels flight squadron over the Gulf waters.
The area offers good accessibility with paved walkways along the beaches and several parking areas for visitors. During warm months, a free shuttle service runs between different beach sections and attractions.
Fort Pickens, constructed in 1834, stands as the largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay and its naval yard.
Location: Santa Rosa Island
Founders: Tristán de Luna y Arellano
Website: http://visitpensacola.com/landing/pensacola-beach
GPS coordinates: 30.33333,-87.13750
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0
Pensacola Bay Bridge
8.4 km
Saenger Theatre
11.3 km
Pensacola Historic District
11.1 km
Plaza Ferdinand VII
11 km
American National Bank Building
11.2 km
Pensacola Museum of History
11.1 km
Blount Building
11.6 km
Old Christ Church
11 km
Pensacola Museum of Art
11.1 km
Pensacola City Hall
11.3 km
Clara Barkley Dorr House
11 km
First National Bank Building
11.3 km
Pensacola Beach Water Tower
368 m
Historic Pensacola's Museum of Commerce
11 km
Lavalle House
11.1 km
Thiesen Building
11 km
St. Joseph's Church Buildings
11.5 km
Julee Cottage
11 km
John Edmunds Apartment House
11.4 km
Museum of Industry
11 km
Palafox Historic District
11.3 km
L & N Marine Terminal Building
10.9 km
St. Michael's Creole Benevolent Association Hall
11 km
Miraflores Park
11.3 km
Civil War Soldiers Museum
11.4 km
Museum of Industry
11 km
Historic Pensacola Village
11.1 km
Rex Theatre
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