Shell shopping at the beach

Looking for shells on the beach

Recent storms in the Gulf of the Mexico have brought many treasures on shore. Sunday, just passed the entrance to Fort Pickens, hundreds of shells lined the beach. While waves frequently break and damage shells, there is a fun challenge to find that perfect, untouched shell. Ranging from bright white to earthy reds and oranges, they make ideal coffee table decorations, funky necklaces or just a special keepsake from a trip to the beach. After a storm is also a good time to look for starfish and sand dollars, a truly unique treasure. Happy shell-shopping!

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Make plans for the Pensacola Seafood Festival

Pensacola Seafood Festival

Don’t miss one of the country’s favorite festivals, the Pensacola Seafood Festival on Sept. 26-28. The Pensacola Seafood Festival has been named among the top 100 events in the country by the American Bus Association and a top 20 event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Treat your tastebuds to local dishes such as grits a ya ya, golden fried fish, grilled shrimp and more. Shop more than 150 arts and crafts vendors. Watch professional fishermen bring in prized catch during the Oberto Redfish Cup. Enjoy live entertainment and games for the family. Get to know the Pensacola Celebrity Chefs, seek their advice and watch cooking demonstrations. Plus, submit your favorite Pensacola recipe for a chance to win an apprenticeship and a five-course dinner.

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Unique Pensacola Menu Items

Fresh produce and seafood, 450 years of history, international influences and Southern traditions blend to create memorable experiences at the dinner table. Here are some favorite, Pensacolian menu items. Read these, then comment on your favorites. Find Restaurants in Pensacola 18-cent soup and a $100 hamburger, McGuire's Irish Pub Fried crab claws, Hall's Seafood Seafood gumbo, Flounder's Chowder House Hushpuppies, Paradise Bar & Grill Pensacola Beach roll, H20 Southern-fried frog legs, Global Grill Fried mullet, Chet's Seafood Grits a ya ya, The Fish House Scamp Cervantes, Skopelos on the Bay Classic bread pudding, Jackson's Pecan fudge, J.W. Renfroe Pecan Company Key lime pie, Angus Bushwacker, Seville Quarter back to VisitPensacola.com