Best beaches near Pensacola, FL

[Anonymous]

I will be in Pensacola for a work trip. I'd like to stay a few extra days to get some beach time. What are some nice beaches? I am happy to drive!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I will be in Pensacola for a work trip. I'd like to stay a few extra days to get some beach time. What are some nice beaches? I am happy to drive!

You pretty much can’t go wrong. Pensacola Beach itself is spectacular (Unless you plan to stay at a beach hotel, I’d recommend going to the Ft. Pickens area to get away from the crowds).

If you don’t mind a drive, I personally prefer the Sandestin/Miramar Beach area about 1.5 hr drive east. Better restaurants, more upscale, more beach options, though less public access.

[Anonymous]

Fort Pickens is beautiful!

[Anonymous]

Alabama?

[Anonymous]

Orange Beach, AL. It’s the same beach basically, but better restaurant and condo options. Pensacola Beach is fine too- stay at the very end at the Portofino condos.

There aren’t any nice resorts anywhere in the area. You’ll have to do an Airbnb or similar rental.

[Anonymous]

Pensacola itself

[Anonymous]

Pensacola itself, not worth driving unless you wanted a slight upgrade to Destin or Panama City, but those have a stronger “spring break” vibe.