Pensacola is a naval town and home to Naval Air Station Pensacola, over which the Blue Angels flight demonstration team train. Two state parks and a national park protect the barrier islands and the beautiful white sand beaches that front the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It is an idyllic place for a beach vacation. Historically-minded visitors can explore forts, tour historic homes and museums, while birdwatchers can view an amazing array of sea, shore, and migratory birds.

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

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Big Lagoon State Park

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