Pensacola Lighthouse
A black-and-white lighthouse completed in 1859; climb 177 steps to the top for views over the bay and the naval air station.
The lighthouse stands inside the Naval Air Station, next to the National Naval Aviation Museum. It is about 50 m tall and still in use. Climbing the 177 spiral iron steps offers views over Pensacola Bay, Fort Pickens and the Blue Angels' training airspace. The lightkeeper's cottage beside it has been converted into a museum that tells the story of bay shipping and the lighthouse, and ghost-story themed tours are offered in the evening. Admission is about $10, and access to the base follows the same rules as the aviation museum.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- National Naval Aviation Museum
- Fort Barrancas
- Fort Pickens
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Joe Patti's Seafood
- Blue Wahoos Stadium
- Plaza Ferdinand VII
- Pensacola Museum of Art