South Pensacola Travel Guide
Pensacola



Visit South Pensacola
Popular places to visit

Palafox Shopping Center
During your trip to Pensacola, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Palafox Shopping Center. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pensacola Naval Air Station
After visiting Pensacola Naval Air Station, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pensacola. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Perdido Key Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Perdido Key Beach during your trip to Pensacola? Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Pensacola Bay Center
After visiting Pensacola Bay Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pensacola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

National Museum of Naval Aviation
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola. Discover the beautiful sunsets and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

University of West Florida
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of West Florida during your trip to Ferry Pass. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in South Pensacola

The Pensacola Beach Resort
Beautiful property. Would return for sure! The room was updated and very comfortable. Staff couldn’t have been more pleasant.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Surf & Sand Hotel
As advertised, has some character to it- enjoyed it over a run of the mill chain hotel stay. The small private beach area was perfect to take the kids to without having to leave the property. Fire pit & pool area were nice. Can’t beat the location & price. Will return.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pensacola Beach
My kids and I went on a weekend getaway just before spring break, and this place was incredible. The water was perfect and warm enough that we could even swim at night. The hot tube felt just like a proper hot tub, which was a great way to relax. Breakfast was good and offered plenty of options. ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach by IHG
Great pool and hot tub
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hilton Pensacola Beach
Beach view was amazing
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Gulf Breeze Bayside near Pensacola Beach
This motel is in a beautiful location. Stunning bay views and great place to watch the sunset. But, I would not recommend staying there. It's very outdated and I did not feel safe.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Pensacola

Sanders Beach
When in Sanders Beach, you can plan a visit to Blue Wahoos Stadium and Saenger Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Belmont-DeVilliers
While Belmont-DeVilliers may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saenger Theatre and Pensacola Bay Center.

Downtown Pensacola
While visiting Downtown Pensacola, you might make a stop by sights like Saenger Theatre and Historic Pensacola Village.

Old East Hill
Old East Hill might not have many top sights, but Pensacola Bay Center and Saenger Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Seville Historic District
While visiting Seville Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like The Old Quina House Museum and Wall South.

East Hill
When in East Hill, you can plan a visit to Pensacola Bay Center and Palafox Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
