All of Florida 's beaches are open , including tourist hot spots Florida and Pensacola . The oil spill on the Gulf Coast has states and visitors bureaus working hard to keep the public updated and reassure beach-bound travelers . Swimming , fishing not advised in waters from Florida -Alabama line to Alabama Gulf . Health officials have issued advisory against swimming in Perdido Key waters . Oil affecting more than 45 miles of Florida coast , but most of its coast is unaffected .
All of Florida 's beaches are open , including tourist hot spots Florida and Pensacola . Swimming , fishing not advised in waters from Florida -Alabama line to Alabama Gulf . Health officials have issued advisory against swimming in Perdido Key waters . Oil affecting more than 45 miles of Florida coast , but most of its coast is unaffected .