Pensacola Beach Hotels

Looking for a place to stay in Pensacola Beach FL? Well in our opinion the closer you can stay to the beach the better. Below is a list of some quality hotels around Pensacola Beach. We have them listed by proximity to the beach with a couple of hotels we especially recommend. Just click on the links to check prices and availability. Here are some additional maps and pictures of Pensacola Beach and the surrounding area as well.

About Pensacola Beach and Pensacola FL

Here is some useful info from the Pensacola Beach wiki:

“Pensacola Beach is an unincorporated community located on Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island, in Escambia County, Florida. It is situated south of Pensacola, connected via bridges spanning to the Fairpoint Peninsula and then to the island, on the Gulf of Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 2,738.

Pensacola Beach occupies land bound by a 1947 deed from the United States Department of Interior that it be administered in the public interest by the county or leased, but never “disposed”; its businesses and residents are thus long-term leaseholders and not property owners.

Pensacola Beach is part of the Pensacola–Ferry Pass–Brent Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Escambia County and Santa Rosa counties.”

The local chamber of commerce site adds this:

“Located on Santa Rosa Island, one of the longest barrier islands in the world, Pensacola Beach has an old Florida feel with natural beaches, local hang-outs, first-rate fishing and historic Fort Pickens. Pensacola Beach has been named among the nation’s top 10 beaches.

The Pensacola Beach Pier is one of the longest in the Gulf of Mexico at 1,471 feet. Portofino Boardwalk features open-air bars and restaurants, shops, piers and shallow water for kids along Santa Rosa Sound. Visitors can access Gulf Islands National Seashore on both sides of Pensacola Beach, perfect for biking, snorkeling or kayaking. In summer, visitors are entertained with free concerts four nights a week. The biggest event of the year is the Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the world-famous Blue Angels.”

The town web site has this to say:

“If it has been a while since you’ve come to the beach, take a deep breath. It’s time. The gentle breeze is still soothing just as the crystal-clear waves roll in from the emerald sea. The flawless white sand is just as soft as before, and the sea oats still dance for a glowing sun.

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The Boardwalk is great for browsing after a relaxing day on the beach. Visit Alvin’s Island’s unique beach gift items for your loved ones who couldn’t join your beach holiday. Swing through Island Style – Island Trader and Tropical Waves for the latest in hip beach gear, or embrace the laid back lifestyle with a straw hat and breezy sundress from Go Fish. A tropical Tommy Bahamas shirt will bring out the Southern charm in him. And the kids can fulfill their pirate dreams with colorful hair wraps and fun henna tattoos (maybe you too?).”

Area businesses of note