West Pensacola, Florida
West Pensacola is a community of 20,665 people in Escambia County, Florida.
Why visit West Pensacola
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 52 places to eat and 18 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include American National Bank Building, Archeological Properties of the Naval Live Oaks Reservation MPS and Plaza Ferdinand VII.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in West Pensacola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Pensacola
West Pensacola is a census-designated place (CDP) in Escambia County, Florida. The population was 21,019 at the 2020 census, down from 21,339 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pensacola–Ferry Pass–Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The CDP area includes the community of Brownsville.
From the Wikipedia article West Pensacola, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks31
American National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bank building in Pensacola, Florida
Archeological Properties of the Naval Live Oaks Reservation MPS
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Boy Scout Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Scout hall in Pensacola, Florida
Charles William Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Pensacola, Florida, listed on the NRHP
Clara Barkley Dorr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Crystal Ice Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Fort George
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Fort in Pensacola, Florida
James House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Florida, USA
King-Hooton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Pensacola, Florida, NRHP-listed
L & N Marine Terminal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Pensacola, Florida, United States
Lavalle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic home in Florida
Louisville and Nashville Passenger Station and Express Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Railway station in Pensacola, the United States of America
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
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Plaza Ferdinand VII
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Park in the United States of America
Marie Ella Davis Park
Park · 2.6 mi
16 Raymond Street, Pensacola
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
Arlene's Bar-B-Que & Grill
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
4238 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00
BAPU'S FOOD STOP
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.7 mi
2741 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
Mo-Fr 06:30-13:30
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
4480 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Mr. Wings Inc.
Restaurant · Wings · 2.2 mi
3507 North Pace Boulevard, Pensacola
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
The Oar House
Restaurant · American, Seafood, Steak House · 2.4 mi
1000 South Pace Boulevard, Pensacola
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
40 more on the map.
Where to stay18
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel Naval Base area
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
3984 Barrancas Avenue, Pensacola
Super 8 by Wyndham Pensacola West
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
4448 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Pensacola West-Navy Base
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
6 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship73
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Old Christ Church (Pensacola, Florida)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 2.1 mi
1720 West Garden Street, Pensacola
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)
Church · 3.2 mi
Richards Memorial United methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
2600 West Strong Street, Pensacola
Saint Stephen's Roman Catholic Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
900 West Garden Street, Pensacola
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
808 North A Street, Pensacola
Restoration Full Gospel Baptist
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
900 West Cervantes Street, Pensacola
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare3
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System - Joint Ambulatory Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
790 Veterans Way, Pensacola
Community Health Northwest Florida
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
2315 West Jackson Street, Pensacola
Map of West 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 (6 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 Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field (NPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Myrtle Grove 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Brent 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Warrington 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Bellview 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Pensacola 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Ensley 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Ferry Pass 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Gonzalez 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Pace 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Midway 15 mi east, about 25 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
- West Pensacola, FL, USA - panoramio (1), Rustydoggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Pensacola, FL, USA - panoramio, Rustydoggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mayfair, West Pensacola, FL 32505, USA - panoramio (1), Rustydoggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Fort George01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola St Josephs Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Customshouse01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FL-Pensacola 1939 Ref, National Archives, Public domain
- Pensacola HD Julee01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1-16 South Palafox Street Pensacola, Florida USA, Cynthia Catellier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola Saenger Thtr01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola King-Hooton House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola 1stcclily01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola San Carlos Hotel, Flowerchild48, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Crystal Ice bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola SacHt Hosp01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marzoni House, James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola Plaza Ferdinand01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola FL old Sacred Heart Church02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola NHPD house05, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola L&N depot01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola FL Lavalle House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Old Christ Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Jones House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First American Road in Florida, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola James House01, 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
- Mobile Hwy. at New Warrington rd. - panoramio, Rustydoggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola-plaza-on-fairfield-dr, Banarucdiana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mobile Highway Northbound at Wal-Mart Pensacola Florida - panoramio, Rustydoggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rafi Perez, Rafiwashere, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cervantes st. at W street - panoramio, Rustydoggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Duval, Pensacola, FL 32505, USA - panoramio, Rustydoggs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Catholic High School, Pensacola, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Escambia County School District, Pensacola, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Navy 070605-N-0116G-026 Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Center for Information Dominance (CID) Corry Station participate in the command's annual Battle of..., U.S. Navy photo by Cryptologic Technician Maintenance 1st Class Wesley Goodman, Public domain
- ABORTION - One Dead, One Hurting… A life of regret & sorrow, VPaleontologist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Displaced vessel post-Hurricane Sally, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Response & Restoration, Public domain
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