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Pensacola Beach was voted the #1 Best Beach in the U.S. by readers in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. Recognized for its sugar-white quartz sand, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant local arts scene, Pensacola Beach consistently beats out top coastal destinations nationwide.
As part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, the area is protected from heavy development, and the dolphin-rich waters are pristine. A great place to stay is Surf & Sand Hotel (40 Fort Pickens Rd): It is the first solar-powered commercial property on Pensacola Beach.
The hotel's 330-panel rooftop solar array offsets almost half of the hotel's annual energy usage. Book your stay here.
