Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach Local area

Features historic forts from the Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI and WWII all nestled in sand dunes and surrounded by water on the western tip of the island. Geronimo once held captive here. Ranger led and self guided tours, museum, nature trails and picnic grounds.

Explore an aircraft carrier, discover Main Street USA on the WWII homefront, and test your skills in a dogfight at one of the world's largest aviation museums. Admission is free. Restaurant on site and IMAX Theater.

Stretching over the emerald waters and 2 sand bars the pier has some of the most exciting fishing and sights any Florida pier has to offer. Fish for Pompano, Mahi-Mahi, Red Fish, Cobia to name a few. Sealife to watch includes turtles, rays, and bottle-nosed dolphin.

Home of the Wall South, a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. this park honors veterans of all of America's wars. In addition to the wall there is a WWI memorial and a Vietnam-era Huey helicopter.

Aritifacts and information for hours of intrigue. Features the history of Northwest Florida's occupation by French, Spanish, British, and Confederate troops over the past 500 years. Childrens "hands on" museum, too.

Located on the beach in front of the hotel, Lazy Days Beach Service rents beach chairs, umbrellas, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, skim boards and will give surf lessons on days there is surf (fall & spring). Closed in winter.