If you are looking for Florida without a lot of the hustle and bustle then look no further than one of many exciting Pensacola vacations that can be experienced. Pensacola Florida is located in the Northwestern most part of the panhandle of Florida and boasts miles upon miles of beaches. Known as the Western Gate to the Sunshine State,Pensacola is a Florida city that everyone should experience at least once.
While you could make an entire vacation out of sunning yourself on any number of the beaches that Pensacola has to offer, there is much more to this Florida city by the Gulf of Mexico. Many Pensacola vacation packages will include a multitude of activities for you to enjoy and if you have a family, there is no better place to be.
Here is what a typical Pensacola vacation package may include:
- World Class Diving: Pensacola is known worldwide as one of the top spots to go scuba diving. This is because they have taken the USS Oriskany a retired Naval aircraft carrier- and sunken it to make a wonderful artificial reef. One dive to the site will have your sight senses delighted by a number of colorful tropical fish and coral found only at this particular dive site.
- Fishing: Pensacola is home to the Pensacola Beach fishing pier. At 1,471 feet long it is one of the worlds longest fishing piers. Bring your best tackle and your sturdiest poles because the fish that come out of these waters are sometimes gigantic.
- National Naval Aviation Museum: Okay all you Top Gun fans this is for you. If you are a fan of Naval Aviation then a trip to the National Naval Aviation Museum will be a must on your agenda. No Pensacola vacation package is complete without a trip to see some of the most famous aircraft in history including the Navys best of the best, the Blue Angels.
Perhaps the best part of Pensacola vacations is the joy of being in Florida without feeling as though you are in Florida. Because of its secluded location, Pensacola not only offers fun, but it also offers a laid back atmosphere that many other Florida cities flat out lack.
For warm weather and ocean water that rarely dips below the 70 degree mark Pensacola is your destination. Just be warned though, one Pensacola vacation typically leads to many Pensacola vacations to come as there are few cities in the Sunshine State that offer up the fun and relaxation of Pensacola.