Best Beaches near Pensacola, Florida

Pensacola Beach, Florida

They call it the best beach in the USA. Great for a long stay, packed with amenities, restaurants and hotels. Dedicated dog area. Lifeguards on duty. Gear rentals.

8 mi from Pensacola city center
Pensacola Beach, Florida
8 mi from Pensacola city center
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
17 mi from Pensacola city center
Pensacola Beach, Florida
21 mi from Pensacola city center
Orange Beach, Alabama

Huge white-sand beach are highly popular, and therefore crowded. All necessary facilities and eateries. Free but limited parking. Requires some walking to the beach.

23 mi from Pensacola city center
Orange Beach, Alabama

Small beach area, easily gets crowded because of the close location to the condos. Free parking, easily accessible. Features a wooden walking zone and a pier. No pets.

24 mi from Pensacola city center
Gulf Shores, Alabama
29 mi from Pensacola city center
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Popular tourist recreation within a city limits. Well-kept, patrolled by officials, it's a perfect place to come with kids. Animals-free. Covered areas for rainy days.

31 mi from Pensacola city center
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
35 mi from Pensacola city center
Gulf Shores, Alabama
38 mi from Pensacola city center
Fairhope, Alabama

Eye-pleasing sandy beach. Paved parking lot filled with flowers and has a fountain. Paved road along the shore. Limited amenities and not very clean. Fishing pier.

42 mi from Pensacola city center
Destin, Florida

A spectacularly beautiful quiet beach with sugar-white sand and emerald water, not crowded, plenty of parking, and all the necessary amenities in good condition.

46 mi from Pensacola city center
Destin, Florida

Clear water makes it awesome for snorkeling and paddling. Provides all needed amenities. If you want to stay longer, you can book a condo nearby. Dogs aren't allowed.

47 mi from Pensacola city center
Destin, Florida

Popular tourist destination. Gets crowdy easily, so come early to grab a spot. Features a restaurant, bike racks, pavilions, playground and others. Wheelchair accessible.

48 mi from Pensacola city center
Gulf Shores, Alabama

Awesome destination for a long stay. All needed amenities. 3 public beach access points. Offers a welcome center, restaurants, condos for rent and a sea food market.

49 mi from Pensacola city center
Miramar Beach, Florida
50 mi from Pensacola city center
Dauphin Island, Alabama

Rocky beach with limited amenities. Free parking. Never crowded. You'll love to see an aquarium and bird sanctuary nearby. There's only one cafe, so take care of food.

53 mi from Pensacola city center
Dauphin Island, Alabama

Large and quiet relaxing destination. Sand is soft and inconvenient for driving on. Offers many nice cabins and condos to rent. Features car ferries. Paid parking.

56 mi from Pensacola city center
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Crystal-clear emerald water and a clean sand, perfect for Instagram photoshooting or snorkeling. Ample parking, located quite far from the beach. Well-kept facilities.

56 mi from Pensacola city center
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Nice white sand beach. Free parking, but it's hard to park in the evening. All needed facilities. Shop and restaurants are within a walking distance. No pets permitted.

59 mi from Pensacola city center
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Quiet beach with scenic views, a great option for a long or a short stay. Lots of condos, shops and restaurants. Water equipment rentals. Clear and shallow water.

61 mi from Pensacola city center
Grayton Beach, Florida

Perfect destination for any kind of visitor. Kayaking, hiking, photographing, nature and birds watching are some of activities here. Cabins should be booked in ahead.

63 mi from Pensacola city center
Alys Beach, Florida
71 mi from Pensacola city center
Panama City Beach, Florida

Popular destination for a short or long stay. Offers all amenities, restaurants of any level. Beach wheelchairs rental and many others. Book condos in advance.

81 mi from Pensacola city center
Nudist beach
Panama City Beach, Florida
90 mi from Pensacola city center