Explore the Navarre Area

Navarre Beach, dubbed Florida’s most relaxing place, is a great place to visit for those who wish to unwind and connect with Florida’s natural beauty. Their unspoiled nature and uncrowded beaches offer the perfect setting to relax by the beach or explore the backwoods. Navarre’s beaches are breathtaking, but this area offers even more things to do and adventures to go on than solely the beach. Here is a list of the best activities and places to visit in Navarre.  

Gulf Island National Seashore
Part of 150 miles of seashore, this national park showcases the area’s breathtaking beaches.  

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier
Fish, relax, and enjoy the beautiful beaches at the Navarre Beach pier.
Location: 8579 Gulf Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566-7262

Sea Turtle Conservation 
The Sea Turtle Conservation’s goal is to inspire people, through education, partnered research, and hands on learning, to protect sea turtles and the marine environment for generations to come.  
Location: 8740 Gulf Blvd Navarre Beach Marine Park, Navarre, FL 32566

Blackwater River State Park 
This river is considered one of the purest sand bottom rivers in the world. Explore the 600 acres of Floridian beauty by canoeing, kayaking, tubing, camping, picnicking, or just strolling along the trails.
7720 Deaton Bridge Rd, Holt, FL 32564-9005
Phone: 850-983-5363

Coldwater Gardens
This is Navarre’s spot for glamping. “Kick back with comfort” in their unique cottages, cabanas, and treehouses. Of course, primitive camping is also available on hillsides, beaches, and creekview platforms.  
7009 Creek Stone Rd. Milton, FL 32570

The Gulf Breeze Zoo
This 50 acre wildlife sanctuary is the perfect attraction for families. Feed giraffes, explore a farm, go on a safari express train ride, and much more at this zoo.
5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563-9551

Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
This place is contains Florida’s most unique family adventures. Families can canoe, tube, kayak, camp, or enjoy a picnic on the river. They can also zipline on a series of canopy zip line tours, as it is home to Florida Zip Adventure. 
8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd, Milton, FL 32570-9726

Sage Paddle Co
This company was started by 11 year old Sage and now, one its fifth season, has grown into the largest independent rental company in the area. Paddle Boards, kayaks, and beach cruiser bicycles are all available for rental.
Location: 8017 White Sands Blvd, Navarre Beach, FL 32566

Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Office

Published on Friday, October 5, 2018