Florida Panhandle GuideThe Florida Panhandle is a region of Florida, in the north west of the state. It has long been popular for its beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. It also includes the inland city of Tallahassee, the state capital and home of Florida State and Florida A&M Universities. HotelsFind hotels in Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Apalachicola and more. PensacolaPensacola is a historic beach city in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. Pensacola BeachPensacola Beach is a city in Escambia County, Florida. It is located on Santa Rosa Island, a 40-mile barrier island. Panama City BeachPanama City Beach is a city in the panhandle of Florida located within Bay County. West FloridaWest Florida is in the Florida Panhandle region of Florida. It is a narrow strip lying between Alabama and Georgia to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Emerald CoastThe Emerald Coast is located in the Florida Panhandle and is also called the Miracle Strip, includes Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay counties. Forgotten CoastThe Forgotten Coast is a coastal stretch of the Florida Panhandle so named for being left out of Florida tourism promotions for several years in a row. Middle FloridaMiddle Florida is a region in the Florida Panhandle between the Apalachicola and Suwannee Rivers. Choctawhatchee National ForestChoctawhatchee National Forest is in the Florida Panhandle. The forest is located in parts of southern Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties. Liberty CountyLiberty County is in the Florida Panhandle.