Pensacola Beach is on Santa Rosa Island, part of the 52 mile long chain of barrier islands which form the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pensacola is the nearest city of any size to this string beaches. You can watch the Blue Angels fly over the beach during the weekend after Independence Day and Veteran’s Day, but there are so many activities and events that a visit during any season of the year will result in a never-to-be-forgotten family vacation [ad#250x250-eb]

Portofino Spa and resort is one of the new destination spas which are becoming so popular in locations world wide. Not only can you enjoy the natural beauty of the island in a world-class resort, but you can participate in activities which will be beneficial to your physical and mental health. Beach yoga and pilates are just two of the group activities available.

At the other end of the luxury scale are the fully equipped houses, cabins and cottages which can be reserved for a weekend or a week at Pensacola Beach. Availability is somewhat limited on these units, so it’s best to plan your vacation well in advance.

Beach View From Pensacola Beach Florida

If you’re looking for activities at Pensacola Beach, you will certainly not be disappointed. Pensacola Beach can provide charter boat tours for fishing, scuba diving or snorkeling. However, you can also snorkel right off the beach in many areas in perfect safety. With the wealth of flora and fauna available, you could spend your entire day just viewing the underwater world.

Golf courses are readily available at several fine nearby locations. While some of the golf vacation packages are limited because of repairing damage caused by hurricane season, there are still many courses in full operation

Dining is another area for which Pensacola Beach is famous. Flounder’s Chowder House, overlooking Santa Rosa Sound serves flounder just about any way you want it. Travelers rate it number one of the Pensacola Beach choices. The ambiance of books and food is hard to pan.
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Hemingway’s is a dining establishment as unusual as the author himself. You can enjoy lunch or dinner any time during the day and the bar is famous for the number of exotic libations. 

And of course, no beach resort would be complete without shopping opportunities. The Quietwater Beach Boardwalk is lined with shopping opportunities to round off a day on the water. You can choose from one-of-a-kind items from around the world or from local craftsmen. You can also find beach wear and toys.

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