Pensacola Beach, known for its snow-white sand beaches and emerald water, is part of the Santa Rosa barrier island located due south of Pensacola, Florida. Accessible by a toll bridge, the long strip of public beach is flanked on either side by national seashores, state parks and nature preserves. “Pensacola Beach still looks like old Florida beaches because we have an island authority that restricts building heights and puts a halt to most developments,” says Jessica Simpson, Vice President of Membership Services for the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce. “It’s mostly residential properties.” A popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty, residents often earn extra income by renting out their properties when they are away. Located just south of the city of Pensacola as well as nearby Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach offers access to shopping, dining, outdoor recreation and entertainment.
Pensacola Beach is the idyllic place for long walks along the beach.
Pensacola Beach water tower is a popular and well known landmark.
The white sand beaches of Pensacola Beach are some of the best in the country.
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Gulf-front homes come with a hefty price tag
Home styles in Pensacola Beach range from condominiums and townhouses to single and multi-family homes. Condominiums start at around $400,000 for a one-bedroom unit with beach access and reach upwards of $1 million for three-bedroom luxury condos with amenities such as fitness centers, spas and pools. Those in the market for a single-family property will find a plethora of raised beach homes with prices ranging starting around $700,000. Expect to pay upwards of $3.5 million for gulf-front homes with four or more bedrooms. Several come in symmetrical, contemporary styles with sweeping balconies for enjoying scenic views.
Pensacola Beach is the perfect setting for traditional southern homes and their balconies.
Pensacola Beach is the place to find homes with lots of personality.
Pensacola Beach has plenty of waterfront spaces for housing.
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Eight miles of beach and mini golf
With eight miles of beach, locals may find plenty of recreation options based around water. Some popular activities include wakeboarding and jet skiing. Those who enjoy fishing can pay to use the Gulf Pier to catch fish like Spanish mackerel, mahi-mahi and pompano. The pier is also a popular spot to look for dolphins. There are plenty of off-beach recreation options as well, such as mini golf and go-kart racing. On the west side of the island is Fort Pickens, which offers camping and the opportunity to explore the historic structures. Just north of the Island is Naval Live Oaks Nature Preserve, which has over seven miles of hiking trails and picnic areas. Pensacola is less than nine miles away and has concert venues and historical and cultural attractions. Gulf Breeze is a mere two miles away and has entertainment such as movie theaters, golf courses, and the Gulf Breeze Zoo.
Pensacola Beach is the idyllic place for long walks along the beach.
Pensacola Beach is the place for overwhelming sunsets.
Pensacola Beach can go to Gulf Breeze to get their golf on.
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Shopping options in nearby Pensacola and Gulf Breeze
While grocery options are limited in Pensacola Beach proper, Gulf Breeze has a Walmart Neighborhood Market, a Publix, a CVS, a Dollar General and fast-food options such as Chick-fil-A and Starbucks. Pensacola Beach locals have a host of restaurants to choose from, especially near the intersection of Fort Pickens Road and Via De Luna Drive. Many specialize in freshly caught seafood, such as Shaggy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, a laid-back restaurant where locals arrive in shorts and flip-flops and bring their pets. Pensacola has more extensive shopping with the Cordova Mall, which has a long list of stores such as American Eagle, Old Navy and Men's Wearhouse. Carmen's Lunch Bar and Tapas is a well-regarded restaurant in Pensacola with healthy options such as kale salad and vegan Moroccan vegetable curry.
Flounders Chowder House is definitely a crowd pleaser in Pensacola Beach.
Colorful shops andboutiques are along Pensacola beach Gulf boulevard.
Shrimp Basket patrons can enjoy their shrimp at sunset in Pensacola Beach.
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Blue Angels over the water
Pensacola Beach has plenty to do, especially during the busy season, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Each summer, heads turn to the skies as the Blue Angels perform aerial acrobatics over the water. “It’s spectacular — about 200,000 people come to see it," Simpson says. "They’re our guys; their home is Naval Air Station Pensacola. If you’re a local, the event is your family reunion." Locals can get to know island restaurants by purchasing bites from different vendors at Taste of the Beach. Bands on the Beach is a free concert series held every Tuesday throughout the season. Locals set up their beach chairs or blankets to hear a variety of genres.
The Blue Angels call Pensacola their home.
Most schools are off the island
Pensacola Beach Charter School, a public K-5 school, is the only school on the island, and gets an A-minus from Niche. Other than that, students can take the school bus across the bridge to Gulf Breeze schools. Students may attend A.K. Suter Elementary School or Brown Barge Middle School, which both earn an A-minus. West Florida High School of Advanced Technology earns an A. In addition to required core classes, students earn a technical education, developing skills in communications, math, science and technology.
Welcome to A.K. Suter Elementary School.
Pensacola High School proudly serves Pensacola Beach
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Public transit goes around Pensacola Beach and nearby areas
Getting on and off the island requires a $1 toll, but “most locals buy an annual pass, which is about $20,” Simpson says. The main road in Pensacola Beach is Via De Luna Drive, which has sidewalks and pedestrian crossings but can have heavy traffic, especially during the tourist season. A free trolly services runs along Pensacola Beach from May through September. Escambia County Area Transit buses connect locals with Gulf Breeze and Pensacola. Pensacola International Airport, 12.5 miles away, provides direct service to locations including Denver and Chicago. The closest emergency room is in Gulf Breeze, just over 2 miles from Pensacola Beach, and more hospitals are located in Pensacola.
Pensacola Beach has a public trolley to take passengers up and down Gulf boulevard.
Pensacola Beach has miles of beautiful beaches.
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Environmental risks
Pensacola Beach is considered to be at a high risk of environmental factors, including hurricanes, high winds and flooding.
Many homes in Pensacola Beach are raised to keep them safe in extreme storm situations.
Pensacola Beach stretches along shores of the Gulf of Mexico.
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