Thirty years ago today, Hurricane Opal made landfall near Pensacola Beach as a Category 3 storm. 🌊 It was devastating, but it also created one of the most beautiful beaches on the Emerald Coast, Opal Beach. The storm’s massive surge and pounding waves tore through 30-foot dunes and reshaped the coastline, carving out a wide, smooth stretch of sugar white sand. Part of Gulf Islands National Seashore, it normally has restrooms, pavilions, and beach access ($25 per vehicle for 7 days or $45 for an
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