Pensacola, Florida is known for its sugar-white sand beaches and emerald-green waters. Mike had never been to Pensacola Beach and I grew up in Mobile, only an hour away from Pensacola. We decided to explore the beach on Christmas Eve since we were visiting my parents in Mobile for the holidays. Pensacola Beach is so calming and serene in the winter time. The beach is peaceful because it's not packed with sunbathers and one can simply enjoy the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico.