Beaches near Pensacola — grades and where to stay
40 beaches within 50 miles of Pensacola, 40 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (15 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Pensacola
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Pensacola — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
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Beaches near Pensacola
How to pick a beach near Pensacola
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Fort Pickens — 7 mi
- County Park West — 7.3 mi
- Sabine Yacht And Racket — 7.6 mi
- Casino Beach — 9.6 mi
Closest to town
- Sanders Beach — 1.9 mi · Grade D
- Bayou Texar — 2.1 mi · Grade D
- Shoreline Park — 5.5 mi · Grade C
- Fort Pickens — 7 mi · Grade A
Graded beaches within 50 miles
7 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
7.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
7.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
9.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
10.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
13.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
15.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
19 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
20.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
22.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
29.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
43.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
48.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
49 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
49.9 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
7.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
15.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
17.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
18.1 mi · Grade B (Good)
19.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
22.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
32.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
37.5 mi · Grade B (Good)
38.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
41.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
46.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
5.5 mi · Grade C (Fair)
13.5 mi · Grade C (Fair)
21.2 mi · Grade C (Fair)
43.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)
43.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)
46.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)
1.9 mi · Grade D (Poor)
2.1 mi · Grade D (Poor)
7.1 mi · Grade D (Poor)
12.8 mi · Grade D (Poor)
14.3 mi · Grade D (Poor)
23.1 mi · Grade D (Poor)
35.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)
36.8 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
15 of the 40 beaches within 50 miles of Pensacola carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Pensacola, Florida are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Pensacola currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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