Florida is undoubtedly a tourism hot spot, and Pensacola is no exception—it's so hot for tourists, it won USA Today's 2018 Readers' Choice Award for Best Beach in Florida. But despite this popularity, it's the perfect place to settle down (which you knew!). Pensacola is known for its centuries of history (and its streetcar trolleys!), but that's not what makes it so special. It's you. And your neighbors. And the unique atmosphere, obviously.

Want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of snowbirds and tourists? Head to Avenida 18, where white sands and a friendly vibe make this beach the perfect chill spot any time of year (fingers crossed hurricane season isn't too rough so you can enjoy the rushing whispers and crashes of the waves).

Pensacola also celebrates and honors our nation's armed forces with the annual Blue Angels show. Grab a seat at the National Aviation Museum and watch the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron display jaw-dropping feats. And while you're honoring and supporting the troops who help protect our country, ADT can help protect your home with top-of-the-line professional security monitoring. From January 1 to New Year's Eve, you can feel confident in your home or away from it.

So if you meander to downtown Pensacola for the Pelican Party on December 31st, you can actually enjoy the Pelican Drop (don't worry—it's not a real pelican!) and celebrate this unique town with your fellow Pensacolans. Welcome to home sweet home.