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A Florida Panhandle Favorite - Pensacola Features the best seafood in the Gulf and white sand beaches
Throughout the Panhandle of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico is the city of Pensacola. Pensacola is part of a stretch of Florida loving called 'Redneck Rivera by locals and, in some ways this is very true. Not only will you find some great upscale shops and restaurants, but can also relax on the beaches of white sand like sugar stares out at the green water Emerald Bay or you can rent a fishing boat and try to catch one of the many species of fish that swim in the waters around there. The sunsets along the coast Gulf are some of the most spectacular you've ever seen, one of the best places to see a sunset is one of the pillars many points along the water here. Is a great place to relax and take some time to relax and talk about the weather that will be sure to set your watch to Central Standard time because Pensacola is the city in western Florida Panhandle and just past the gap in Central Standard Time zone, the rest of Florida is on Eastern Standard Time.
Pensacola has a rich history. It is known as' The City of Five Flags "because, at one time or another, has been under the control of five governments different, including the Confederation. When the Spanish who controlled the Pensacola called was the Indian name, when the French were in control is Pensacolle, was released permanently in Pensacola when English was made in 1763.
You can relive the days of World War II and see some airplanes famous used to defend our nation then - the Corsair, Dauntless and Hellcat. You can also relive that first moon landing in 1969, while walking through its recreation of the event.
You can also take in a little history while visiting the Naval Air Station there and visit the Lighthouse, Fort Barrancas or relive the glory days of Naval Aviation at their spectacular museum. The Pensacola Naval Air Station, also called the birthplace of aviation, is home to world fame Blue Angels and the Museum of Aviation should not be missed.
The National Naval Aviation Museum includes the history not only of the Navy, but the Marines and Coast Guard too. Believe it or not this place rivals the Smithsonian. It has nearly 300,000 square feet of exhibit space, one of the most interesting exhibits is the historic S-3 Viking aircraft used to transport President George W. Bush to the USS Abraham Lincoln in 2003, where he made his famous "Mission Accomplished" speech.
The waterways have always been an important part of life in Pensacola from the early years when the Spanish built Fort San Carlos de Barrancas to watch over the Bay fishing fleets that bring fresh fish and gulf shrimp caught in the waters of the Bay and Gulf here.
Pensacola is also a port sea that connects Pensacola Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. So the sunsets enjoy some of the freshest seafood you will never eat in one of many restaurants overlooking the sea.
Fishing in Pensacola, as in most of Florida, is a good year. It is not uncommon for local restaurants that offer selections called the night before such as snapper, grouper, tuna and wahoo. In the summer months the shrimp boats come in offering their 'fruit of the sea "- shrimp much to the delight of locals and tourists alike. If you prefer to make their own dinner you can book one of the many charter boats to take you fishing inshore for redfish, cobia or pompano, letters can have offshore fishing for wahoo, dorado and blue marlin.
Families can plan a week there, of course, is the beach where you can sit in the sand all day or play beach volleyball or build a sandcastle in the surf. You can go on a boat where you can fish or dive to dive, and if you do not care do any of that you can rent a sailboat, or get a canoe or kayak and explore a river or one of the rare dune lakes in the area. When you're in the water under the sun Florida's not forget the sunscreen, you can still get a tan without frying yourself. If you want out of the water all together there are many shops to explore both "Mainstream" and quaint little local shops offer unique gifts Florida style and trinkets. If you want to combine a day at the beach with shopping visit the Quietwater Beach Boardwalk, a local favorite. At night you can enjoy several restaurants there, some of which have live music some nights a week. If desired, make a family night in one of the may Putt-Putt golf, go see a movie or stop at a local ice cream parlor.
Pensacola is a beautiful place to stop and appreciate the world around you, have a fantastic seafood meal and grab something unique to Florida for the folks back home. So come, enjoy and relax.
About the Author
Kirby maintains a travel guide with information about
things to do in Florida
you and your family will enjoy. Visit
Pensacola, Florida
for a relaxing vacation on beautiful white sand beaches.
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