Accessible Pensacola: Stay, Play, and Vacation for All

In Pensacola, we pride ourselves on being a destination that is welcoming and accessible for all.

We believe experiencing our sun-soaked shores and streets is something everyone has a right to and we’re here to do our part in helping you plan your dream vacation. We aim to have inclusive activities, tours, transportation, and events to ensure everyone can participate and form those core memories that last a lifetime. Read through our dedicated resources, blogs, and itineraries below to help you plan your next trip to Pensacola.

Navigating Pensacola with Ease: Accessibility Experts Share Insider Tips for a Barrier-Free Experience

Accessible Itineraries

Discover the Best ADA-Friendly Itineraries for Exploring Pensacola with Ease.

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Wheelchair Accessible Getaway

Cory Lee shares his Pensacola wheelchair experience.

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Sensory-Friendly Pensacola: Attractions and Activities for Kids

Families traveling with children have a long to-do list to get ready for vacation. From making sure everyone’s bags are packed to figuring out how to get from point A to point B once you reach your destination, the responsibilities fall largely on the parents to ensure the whole crew is ready for a safe and memorable time.

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Accessible Resources

Autism Pensacola

Since 2002, we’ve served individuals and families affected by autism as the leading connector and resource for autism support, advocacy, education and networking opportunities in the Pensacola Bay Area.

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Center for Independent Living

Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida promotes, educates, facilitates, assists and advocates with and on behalf of people with disabilities, in partnership with their communities, to achieve their goals of independence.

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Florida Center For The Blind

We provide life-changing training and support while increasing vision awareness in the sighted world.

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Escambia County Public Transportation

Paratransit Services is a specialized, door-to-door transport service for people with disabilities who are not able to ride fixed-route public transportation.

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Hit the Beach

Your path to exploring the beaches of Pensacola just got a little easier. There are beach access points with boardwalks, and some of those have mobi mats. Please note that due to the soft sand beaches, the mobi mats only extend approximately two-thirds of the way to the waterline. If you’re looking to make your way through the sand, beach wheelchair rentals can be found here. Listed below are Accessible Beach Access Points (with boardwalks/ramps and/or mobi mats).

Beach Access with Mobi Mats

Here are beach access points in Pensacola with mobi mats on the sand. These extend 2/3 of the way out onto the sand.

Accessible Beach Access Points

All of the beach access points listed below will have boardwalks with ramps to take you over to the beach.

4Between Pensacola Beach Hilton and Holiday Inn Resort

Between Pensacola Beach Hilton and Holiday Inn Resort - Dune Walkover 23B – A sidewalk between two properties leads to this public dune walkover. There are no restrooms facilities at this site.

5East of Calle Hermosa — Dune Walkover 27

East of Calle Hermosa - Dune Walkover 27A – Located on Via de Luna just east of the main residential areas of the beach. There is an ADA compliant Port-o-let at this site as well as ramps to get up to the walkover itself.

6West of Portofino Island Resort — Dune Walkover 27B

West of Portofino Island Resort - Dune Walkover 27B – Located on Via de Luna just west of the entrance to Portofino Island Resort. There is an ADA compliant Port-o-let at this site as well as ramps to get up to the walkover itself.

7Dog Park East – Dune Walkover 28B

Dog Park East – Dune Walkover 28B – Located on Via de Luna, in the second parking lot east of Portofino. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park from sunrise to sunset, except during turtle season (May 1 – October 1) when the hours are 7 a.m. to sunset. There is an ADA compliant Port-o-let at this site as well as ramps to get up to the walkover itself.

8East of Portofino Island Resort — Dune Walkover 29A

East of Portofino Island Resort - Dune Walkover 29A – Located on Via de Luna just east of the entrance to Portofino Island Resort. There is an ADA compliant Port-o-let at this site as well as ramps to get up to the walkover itself.

9Park East – Dune Walkover 29B, 29C, 29D

Park East – Dune Walkover 29B, 29C, 29D – Located on CR399, before the entrance to Gulf Islands National Seashore Opal Beach area, Park East offers ample parking and three ADA compliant dune walkovers. ADA accessible restrooms are also on site as well as ramps to get up to the walkover itself. A lifeguard station is also present during the key summer season.