Via De Luna Drive is the main street that runs down the center of Santa Rosa Island along Florida's gulf coast. A barrier island, the gulf side of Santa Rosa is called Pensacola Beach. The land was given to Escambia County in 1947 by the Department of the Interior with the stipulation that it not be sold. Known for its white sand, the area is popular with Snowbirds, who regard the fall and winter as the "Secret Season." Mild temperatures keep the water and air perfect for fun in the sun all year long.
On the beach, The Hampton at Pensacola is a AAA three-diamond facility that gives guests beach access from the hotel's back door. The Hampton offers a variety of room configurations, including single kings, two double beds or two queens. No matter which side of the hotel you book, you will have either a view of the gulf or the sound. Most rooms have balconies, and there are both smoking and non-smoking rooms available. The hotel has a beachfront swimming pool, a fitness center and a video arcade.
Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach
2 Via De Luna Dr.
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
850-932-6800
hamptoninn.com
In the center of Pensacola Beach, the Hilton rises 17 stories over the Gulf waters and offers endless views. Guest rooms feature a microwave, refrigerator and coffee service as well as a complimentary newspaper every morning. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. The hotel houses a fitness center and beachside swimming pool. Rooms are available with one king or two queen-sized beds. Guest seeking extra space can book Gulf-front suites with either a king bed and a two-bed bunk or a double queen room. All units have balconies.
Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front
12 Via de Luna Dr.
Pensacola Beach, Florida, 32561
850-916-2999
hilton.com
The Days Inn at Pensacola Beach sits on the white sands of the Gulf. Guests staying in the hotel can enjoy numerous complimentary perks, including breakfast, Wi-Fi, the local paper and a weekly national paper. Rooms have a coffee service, microwave and refrigerator as well as balconies with views of either the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa Rosa Sound.
Days Inn Pensacola Beachfront
16 Via de Luna
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 US
850-934-3300
daysinn.com
The Spring Hill Suites Pensacola Beach, like many of the hotels on Santa Rosa Island, is on Via De Luna and offers views of the Gulf waters as well as the Santa Rosa Sound. This is an all-suite hotel, and each unit has a balcony to enjoy the endless views. Within your suite, expect to find a microwave, mini-refrigerator, wet-bar and coffee service. A smoke-free hotel, the facility provides guests with free Wi-Fi throughout the complex. Guests must be at least 21 to check in.
Spring Hill Suites Pensacola Beach
24 Via De Luna
Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561 USA
850-932-6000
marriott.com
