Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola is a city of 54,036 people in Escambia County, Florida, founded in 1559.
Why visit Pensacola
Townapedia lists 59 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 204 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carmike's Cinema, Pensacola State College, Fort George and Hyer--Knowles Planing Mill Chimney.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Pensacola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pensacola
Pensacola is a city in the Florida Panhandle. It is the county seat and only city in Escambia County. It is the principal city of the Pensacola Metropolitan Area, which had 509,905 residents in the 2020 census. The incorporated city’s population was 54,312 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Pensacola, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Pensacola State College
School · 2.8 mi
State college in Pensacola, Florida
1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola
Pensacola Bay Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Hunter Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
South Devilliers Street, Pensacola
Pensacola Little Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola
Museums and landmarks59
Fort George
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Fort in Pensacola, Florida
Hyer--Knowles Planing Mill Chimney
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Chimney in Pensacola, Florida
Saenger Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Theater in Pensacola, Florida, United States
118 South Palafox Street, Pensacola
American National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bank building in Pensacola, Florida
Archeological Properties of the Naval Live Oaks Reservation MPS
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Big Heart West
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Archaeological site in Gulf Breeze, United States of America
Boy Scout Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Scout hall in Pensacola, Florida
Butcherpen Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Archaeological site in Florida, United States of America
Charles William Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Pensacola, Florida, listed on the NRHP
Clara Barkley Dorr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Crystal Ice Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Florida, United States
First American Road in Florida
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic road in Florida, USA
47 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
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Plaza Ferdinand VII
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Park in the United States of America
Dunwody Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Baseball/Softball Basketball Gazebo/Pavilion Picnic Areas Playground Equipment Swings Walking Path/Trails
3600 McClellan Drive, Pensacola
Summit Golf Inc
Golf course · 1.2 mi
3000 Spanish Trail Road, Pensacola
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes204
Genie’s Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.8 mi
Genie's Coffee Shop is a charming establishment in Pensacola, FL, that was founded in 2025 and proudly serves the greater surrounding...
1922 Creighton Road, Pensacola
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa 10:00-14:00, Su closed
BAPU'S FOOD STOP
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.4 mi
2741 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
Mo-Fr 06:30-13:30
Dharma Blue
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
300 South Alcaniz Street, Pensacola
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 12:00-14:00,17:00-21:00
East Hill Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
2030 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
End of the Line Cafe
Restaurant · American, Burger, Cafe · 1.9 mi
610 East Wright Street, Pensacola
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Happy Spot Nutrition
Cafe · Waffle, Tea, Coffee, Donut, Smoothie · 3.9 mi
1734 Creighton Road, Pensacola
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
Hub Stacey's
Restaurant · American, Deli, Sandwich · 2.4 mi
312 East Government Street, Pensacola
11:00-22:00
Jitterbug Beverage Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
2050 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola
Tu-Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 09:00-16:00
John Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 3.4 mi
6399 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Mo-Th 11:00-23:30,Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-22:00
192 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Days Inn by Wyndham Pensacola - Historic Downtown
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
710 North Palafox Street, Pensacola
Homewood Suites Pensacola-Arpt (Cordova Mall Area)
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
5049 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola
Churches and places of worship130
Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
19 North Palafox Street, Pensacola
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Old Christ Church (Pensacola, Florida)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.4 mi
1720 West Garden Street, Pensacola
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)
Church · 2.4 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.0 mi
5673 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries84
Pensacola Public Library - Main Branch
Library · 2.4 mi
239 North Spring Street, Pensacola
Healthcare14
Community Health Northwest Florida Walk-in Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1400 North Palafox Street
FSU Sponsored OB-GYN Residency Program at Ascension Sacred Heart
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
1657 Trinity Drive
Ascension Sacred Heart Women's & Maternity
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
5151 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Baptist Medical Park - Airport
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
5100 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Pensacola
Hospital · 2.3 mi
1101 Office Woods Drive, Pensacola
Quality Urgent Care & Wellness at Pensacola
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
5115 North Palafox Street, Pensacola
Community Health Northwest Florida
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
2315 West Jackson Street, Pensacola
Kotlarz ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
6100 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
Map of Pensacola
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 47°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 5.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.3 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 7.9 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 75°F | 7.5 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 6.6 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 51°F | 4.4 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pensacola Rgnl Ap Hcn 72222 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Escambia County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Brent 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Ferry Pass 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Bellview 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Ensley 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Midway 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Gonzalez 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Pace 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Milton 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Navarre 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PensacolaPalafoxAug2008, Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Pensacola, Florida - Large Letter Postcard (7745727036), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Pensacola, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pensacola (cropped), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Pensacola, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marina Oyster Barn, Pensacola Florida, rampartgeneral, CC BY 2.0
- P.K. Yonge House Pensacola, Florida, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- B'nai Israel Synagogue, Pensacola, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boy Scout Building (Pensacola, Florida) August 2024 01, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boy Scout Building (Pensacola, Florida) August 2024 03, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boy Scout Building (Pensacola, Florida) August 2024 02, Chris Pruitt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Pensacola, Florida, Annapolis of the Air, Birthplace of Naval Aviation - Large Letter Postcard (13483853795), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pensacola Harbor 1905 (51175868482), Harley Flowers from Mobile, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Another Broken Egg Cafe, Pensacola, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bay Bluffs Park, Pensacola, United States (Unsplash), Jonathan Weiss jweiss, CC0
- Poppyseed French Toast, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Pensacola, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double decker - McGuire's Irish Pub, Pensacola, Rian Castillo, CC BY 2.0
- Festive Bus - McGuire's Irish Pub, Pensacola, Bill Smith, CC BY 2.0
- Crist in Pensacola, Born Isopod, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HABS FLA,17-PENSA,69- (sheet 10 of 11) - U.S. Naval Air Station, Commandant's Quarters, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL, Unknown author, Public domain
- HABS FLA,17-PENSA,61- (sheet 3 of 4) - U.S. Naval Air Station, Chapel and Armory, Central Avenue, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL, Unknown author, Public domain
- HABS FLA,17-PENSA,69- (sheet 8 of 11) - U.S. Naval Air Station, Commandant's Quarters, Pensacola, Escambia County, FL, Unknown author, Public domain
- Old Chimney, Flowerchild48, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Fort George01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Saenger Thtr01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Plaza Ferdinand01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola AmNatBank02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Dorr House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola L&N Term bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Thiesen01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- P.K. Yonge House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacred Heart Hospital on a foggy day, Cash.meadow, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of the Sacred Heart historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vagabond Boys -u002F-u002F Life Off Screen (Unsplash), Jonathan Weiss jweiss, CC0
- Lighthouse Private Christian Academy, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marzoni House, James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Graffiti Bridge, Adamnorre, Public domain
- Dog (Unsplash), Multa Media multamedia, CC0
- Its the little details that matter (Unsplash), Jason Leem jleeems, CC0
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