STAY in the luxury of Beach Club, while making the most of your Florida family vacation in the surrounding Pensacola Beach and Downtown Pensacola areas. Enjoy the convenience of Portofino Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. Savor the unique coastal flavors of local restaurants. Explore the eclectic culture of Pensacola’s famous historic district and Seville Quarter. And don’t forget to venture out for some much-needed fun in the sun.

Historic Pensacola
Downtown Pensacola is just a 15-minute drive from Beach Club, which offers the best of both worlds serving as a luxurious home-base for guests who want to explore the diverse art, theatre, dining, entertainment and history of Pensacola’s unique cultural hub. For more information about all Pensacola has to offer, check out the Visit Pensacola Web site.

Portofino Boardwalk
Beach Club is conveniently located just a short stroll or drive from Portofino Boardwalk – a waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex in the heart of Pensacola Beach. In the midst of the shopping and entertainment at the Boardwalk are Hemingway’s Island Grill, Cabo Grill and Bamboo Willie’s open-air bar and grill.

Family Attractions
From state parks, zoos and national seashores to museums, theaters, art galleries and everything in between, Pensacola offers a diverse carte du jour of family attractions for the perfect Florida family vacation. Popular local attractions include the National Museum of Naval Aviation, IMAX Theater, Fort Pickens National State Park, Historic Pensacola Village, Saenger Theatre and the Pensacola Museum of Art. The Visit Pensacola Web site provides a full listing of Pensacola attractions. Pensacola is also home to The Blue Angels,the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron.

Gulf Islands National Seashore
Showcasing 95,000 acres along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico and 52 miles of protected beaches in Northwest Florida, Gulf Islands National Seashore is the largest span of protected shoreline in the state and was named to NBC’s Today Show’s list of America’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in 2007. Beach Club is located on Santa Rosa Island, one of the two Florida barrier islands that help make up the national seashore. The seashore is rich with coastal flora and fauna and is a favorite spot for hiking, biking, camping, diving, bird watching and taking guided tours.

Water Sports
Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Bay, Pensacola Beach truly is a water world and offers endless options for exploring that world. Local water sport companies offer everything from snorkeling, canoeing and kayaking to boating, sailing and waverunning. For more information, ask the Beach Club concierge upon check-in for all of the local water-sport options.

Tiger Point Golf & Country Club
Built along the shore of scenic Santa Rosa Bay, just across the water from Pensacola Beach, is the spectacular Tiger Point Golf & Country Club, featuring two 18-hole courses. Tiger Point's newly designed East and West Courses offer spectacular views of the water and surrounding woodlands.

The Jerry Pate-designed East Course boasts a Scottish-style Links layout with an island green on the fifth hole. Developed for major tournament play, the course has served as a stop on the 1988 PGA Tour. The West Course, nestled beneath towering pines and bordered by native vegetation and sea oats, is known for its superior "Back Nine." The club is semi-private and offers a driving range, putting green, club rentals and restaurant. Ask the Beach Club concierge for more information or to make a tee time.