Beaches Near Pensacola, Florida

6 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

6 with Good water quality 2 counties

Pensacola's beaches are famous for sugar-white sand and emerald-green water. Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island is just 20 minutes from downtown, while Perdido Key offers quieter shores to the west.

All Beaches by Distance from Pensacola

GOOD

Casino Beach

Escambia County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

8 mi

14 CFU

 GOOD

Pensacola Beach

Escambia County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

8 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Perdido Key Beach

Escambia County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

16 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Panama City Beach

Bay County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

86 mi

8 CFU

 GOOD

St. Andrews State Park

Bay County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

91 mi

10 CFU

 GOOD

Shell Island

Bay County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

94 mi

9 CFU

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Water Quality Near Pensacola

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Pensacola. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.