Combine natural beauty, relaxing seaside vibes, and a generous helping of southern charm and you get Pensacola, a city found on the western tip of the Florida Panhandle.One of the largest metropolitan areas found on the Gulf Coast, Pensacola is the first place where the Europeans settled within the borders of continental U.S. It's also where you can find the United States' first permanent naval air station and the National Naval Aviation Museum.This charming coastal city embodies everything that comes to mind when you think of a Florida beach vacation. From the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the pristine white sand beaches found at Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, Pensacola makes an excellent destination for rest and relaxation by the ocean.The city itself has many surprises in store for visitors, with a wide variety of shopping, dining, and cultural options to explore. And if you get lucky enough, you may catch a rare glimpse of baby sea turtles leaving their nest and venturing off into the ocean at the Gulf Islands National Seashore.