Pensacola Beach, Florida has long been one of America's top beach vacation destinations, earning it the moniker of "the world's most beautiful beaches". Although the area is probably best known for its crystal white sand beaches and the sparkling emerald green water of the Gulf, Pensacola Beach also offers many off the beach family vacation attractions, including a zoo, many water and amusement parks, marine park, racetrack, miniature golf courses and much more. Pleasant year 'round temperatures and an average of over 320 days of sunshine per year make Pensacola Beach a sun seeker's dream.
Buck Lee, General Manager of the Island Authority said that sand at Casino and Quietwater beaches have not been sifted but have instead been spot checked for debris. Mr. Lee said sifting of these beaches will occur later, but he gave no time table on when this will occur.
Bob West, Pensacola beaches public safety director said that Lifeguards have been swimming at the two main beaches to remove debris that they come across at the surface. Public Safety Director West said "We'll have the bulk of debris out of water by Sunday, but it wouldn't surprise me if there was some more out there."Areas outside of the two main beaches mentioned above probably are more dangerous to swimmers and beachgoers and footwear is recommended to be worn at all times both on the sandy beaches and in the water.
Sandy Johnston, executive director of the Pensacola Beach Area Chamber of Commerce stated "We expect to be really busy this weekend and next weekend. These are the last two weekends before school starts, so we expect a lot of people will be trying to get to the beach for one last visit."
The Lifeguard towers at Casino Beach were destroyed by Hurricane Dennis. The towers are being rebuilt and three are expected to be operational by Sunday.
The Pensacola Beach Central Reservation Service offers easy access to all of the area's best hotels, motels and condo rentals with a reservation system that allows guests to our beaches to search by price, location or specific amenities that they want for their Pensacola Beach vacation. Pensacola Beach offers a wide variety of lodging accommodations with something to suite everyone's tastes. From a high end luxury condominium at the Portofino Resort & Spa to a full service luxury beachfront hotel room at the Hilton or Holiday Inn Resort, to the upscale, laid back lifestyle atmosphere at the brand new Margaritaville Beach Hotel, vacationers to Penscola Beach will find something for everyone.
