Category: Family Fun

Imagine driving out from Pensacola Beach, ready to see more than 150 historic aircraft up close, and then getting stopped at the gate because you left your ID at the condo. The museum sits inside an active Navy base, so getting in takes a little more planning than pulling into a regular parking lot. Here's everything you need to know before you go, so that doesn't happen to you.

I remember climbing to the top of the fort's bastion on my first visit, looking out over Pensacola Bay just as a formation of Blue Angels jets roared past on a practice run. That kind of moment sums up what makes this place special: history and nature sitting right next to each other.

As local experts on all things Pensacola Beach, we're here with an insider's guide to our favorite attractions to help you make the most of your visit.

The Pensacola Beach Blue Angels Airshow takes place from July 7-8, 2023, over Pensacola Beach. View the show's schedule and watch the Blues take the sky!