Roll on Down to Pensacola: Destination Proves to be Accessible for All
Sugar-white sand and emerald green water on the beaches of Pensacola are now accessible for all thanks to the installment of five Mobi-mats on Pensacola Beach.
Mobi-Mats are a non-slip matting laid down over the sand that provides grip and easy access for wheelchairs, strollers and pedestrians on unstable surfaces. To add to the ease, beach wheelchairs, both electric and traditional, are available for rent. The fun doesn’t stop there, the beach is just the beginning for an accessible vacation. Outside of the beach, there are activities aplenty for vacationers of all abilities.
Cruise the Bay
In Pensacola, everyone has the same opportunity to enjoy the waterways of Pensacola. Pensacola Bay City Ferry offers transit between Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The cruising vessels accommodate up to 150 passengers and feature air conditioning, onboarding ramps and boardwalks at each destination. On select trips, National Park Service Rangers speak on a variety of subjects including wildlife and landscapes of the area.
Arts, Entertainment and History
Behind the museum on most Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels take to the skies. For persons with disabilities, seating is available along the flight line.
Downtown, the Pensacola Historic District features a restored colonial district as well as a multicultural center and museum. The buildings that are wheelchair accessible and that have accessible bathrooms include the Pensacola Museum of History, Voices of Pensacola, the Pensacola Children’s Museum, the Museum of Commerce, the Museum of Industry, Old Christ Church, the L & N Marine Terminal, and the Bowden Building.
