Pensacola Beach Prepares for Spring Surge: Beach Safety and How To Stay Informed
Escambia County Public Safety encourages residents and visitors to follow all Pensacola Beach rules and exercise caution when visiting the beach and swimming in the Gulf, especially when lifeguards are not present. Follow the posted beach condition flag warnings. Click here to watch our lifeguards explain the flag system on Pensacola Beach.
Check beach conditions before you go at PensacolaBeachLifeguards.com or on the Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Facebook page. Beach conditions can also be found 24/7 at MyEscambia.com/pensacolabeach.
Know how to escape from a rip current. Watch our rip current video and learn how to break the rip's grip, which can pull even the strongest swimmer out to sea.
Glass containers are not allowed on the beach.
The west side of the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier is an alcohol-free zone.
Open containers are not allowed off the boardwalk or outside any establishment.
No alcohol can be consumed in any parking lot on Santa Rosa Island.
Dogs other than service animals are not permitted on any beaches except in designated dog parks. View complete rules and boundaries for Pensacola Beach dog parks here.