Navarre (Florida)

Navarre is a beach community in the Florida Panhandle, located between Pensacola, Milton (Florida) | Milton, and Destin. It has won numerous awards for its beaches, and provides easy access to areas for boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, and camping.

Navarre Beach Florida sand - Navarre Beach during the Summer

Travel to Navarre (Florida)

By plane

N633AE (4430759009) - Pensacola International Airport and the most commonly used airport for travel to and from the Navarre area (the airport will be serviced by 21 destinations by summer of 2023)

While Navarre itself does not have a commercially served airport, it is easily accessed by Pensacola International Airport (around a 45 minutes drive away), and the smaller, yvps.com/ Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (which is around a hour drive away). Both are considered regional hubs and are relatively well served, Pensacola Airport having 18 destinations and Fort Walton Beach-Destin Airport being a focus city for Allegiant (however, many of the flights into Fort Walton Beach are only seasonal).

By car

Navarre can be visited by vehicle by several routes. If coming from Pensacola, Naval Air Station Pensacola, or Gulf Breeze, you may use eastbound US Highway 98 on the Fairpoint Peninsula, Santa Rosa County Road 399 beginning in Midway, or Florida Road 399 on Santa Rosa Island (a scenic route going through Pensacola Beach, Opal Beach, and Navarre Beach). Please note that the latter, Florida State Road 399, has a toll at Pensacola Beach. If coming from Interstate 10 or Milton (Florida) | Milton, you would primarily take Florida Road 87 southbound. If coming from Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Panama City Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, or Hurlburt Field, you would primarily take US Highway 98 westbound.

Navarre and Navarre Beach must be primarily traversed with the use of private car. Taxies are available by telephone call or prior reservation online. Ubers and Lyft rideshares are limitedly available; however, due to their limited availability and their cost is often times at a premium.

Navarre Beach can be visited by the Navarre Beach Causeway. The Causeway begins at the intersection of US Highway 98 and Florida State Road 399 in Navarre's Downtown area.

How to get around in Navarre (Florida)

Navarre Beach does not yet offer public transit. The best option is to bring or rent a private car; however, Navarre is serviced by most car-sharing services, and also by taxis, but they are more expensive than those that you might find in urban, large cities.

What to see in Navarre (Florida)

Navarre Beach, with its distinctive emerald green water, earning it the nickname of the Emerald Coast. Navarre's enormous stretch of beach is spectacular, with some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. See the 'do' section and 'beaches' sub-section for the most prominent beach access points.

Navarre Beach Marine Park 30.381769, -86.860696 first left after crossing the Navarre Beach Causeway from the mainland - The quieter area of the beach; preferred beach by the local residents. Two beach access points (with a third being built for summer 2022) with bathrooms, picnic pavilions, wash-off showers, and a lifeguard post that is manned during the peak season.

Navarre Beach Marine Science Center | 8638 Blue Heron Court 30.382669, -86.860318 inside Navarre Beach Marine Park ☎ +1 850 261-2141 - A marine science center and conservation station; often has events and marine science camps for the general public, check schedule on their website for specifics.

Navarre Black Hawk Memorial - 8513 Navarre Pkwy GPS 30.400975,-86.866194 within Navarre Park . A memorial to the 2015 crash of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, which crashed within the Santa Rosa Sound (between the mainland of Navarre and the beach), as well as a memorial to all of those who have lost their lives in service to the United States and its allies.

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Beaches

Navarre is famous for its sugar white sand beach and emerald green water. There are over a dozen public beaches with parking boardwalks across the dunes. There are also three beach access areas, with bathrooms, parking, and pavilions for picnics and events, in the Navarre Beach Marine Park (see above section), which is located immediately to your left after crossing the Navarre Beach Causeway.

The main beach access points are:

Opal Beach Gulf Islands National Seashore; Opal Beach GPS 30.363600,-86.966884 between the main areas of Pensacola and Navarre Beach . A typically quiet area of the beach; part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore; location of the landfall of its namesake, Hurricane Opal.
Navarre Beach - GPS 30.380441,-86.862256 cross Navarre Beach Causeway, continue straight, parking lot for beach will be directly in front of you . This is the main and primary beach access point, often the busiest during the summer months.
Navarre Beach Marine Park - GPS 30.382017,-86.859341 first left after crossing the Navarre Beach Causeway from the mainland . See above section for further details
Mom's Beach Soundside Beach at Navarre Beach Marine Park GPS 30.382862,-86.860663 Enter the Navarre Beach Marine Park, turn left at first left, and proceed foward to parking lot . A quiet beach with calmer waters; popular with families, kayakers, and canoers; it is suggested to not visit directly after heavy rains, due to potentially hazardous conditions.

Golf

Golfers will enjoy the area championship courses, Hidden Creek is the only one fully included within the Navarre city limits. The Club at Hidden Creek - GPS 30.437338,-86.924700 off County Road 399, in the Hidden Creek neighborhood . The premier golf course of the county. 18 Holes. Tiger Point Golf Club - GPS 30.384223,-87.079108 less than 15 minutes west of Navarre . 18 Holes.

Zoology

The Navarre area is home to a number of regionally and nationally famous zoos, aquariums, and birdwatching sites.

Zoos and Aquariums

Gulf Breeze Zoo Navarre Zoo 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 GPS 30.399873,-86.983232 Travel west on US 98 for ~10 minutes and the zoo will be on the south side of the road ☎ +1 850-932-2229 - Hours: 9 AM - 5PM (March 1st - September 30th); 9 AM - 4 PM (October 1st - February 28th) - Under 2 $0; Youth (2-12) $12.95; Adult $17.95; Seniors (65+) $16.95; Discounts for military personnel and large groups. 50-acre zoo.

Panhandle Butterfly House - Navarre Beach Butterfly House - 30.401026, -86.864177 directly adjacent to Navarre Beach Causeway ☎ +1 850 623-3868 0$ - The largest butterfly house in Northwest Florida, open between late spring and early fall. Take caution, and call to determine hours, as they are under renovations and may be closed for the remainder of the 2019 season.. Entry is free, however, donations are recommended.

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center 8740 Gulf Blvd GPS 30.381916,-86.860788 at the entrance to the Navarre Beach Marine Park ☎ +1 850-684-3347 Under 2 $0; Adults $5; Seniors (65+) $4. A sea turtle and sealife conservation center within the Navarre Beach Marine Park; check schedule for hours and public events.

Horsemanship

Though their are no trail riding providers in the area and there are number of regionally renown horseback riding teachers and facilities that call the area home. The most prominent are: Ballard Ranch 2738 Blue Jay Dr GPS 30.433177,-86.856779 Located on the northside of Türkiye Bluff Road, towards the north of the town . Facility features a five stall barn, tack up area, round pen, lighted sand arena with equipment for practicing barrels, pole bending, obstacles, jumps, and dressage patterns. The shade trees provide comfortable cover for summer riding. The arena light extends the hours the arena can be utilized. Note: check website of establishment for information on the times of lessons, as well as contact information. Bay Haven Farms flashyjokr1@ GPS 30.446075,-86.889716 ☎ +1 850-259-3582. Note: Bay Haven Farms is by appointment only, and they require that you call to schedule beforehand, and they will give you directions on the phone.

Boating

The Navarre area is home or has access to a great number of areas, marinas, portages, and rentals for boating.

Boat Ramps

Navarre Beach Boat Ramp - 1451 Navarre Beach Blvd GPS 30.383413,-86.863251 Located directly next to Juana's Pagodas, and Sailor's Grill; located directly across the street from the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. - Hours: Open 24/7. Provides boating access to Santa Rosa Sound.
Holley Boat Ramp - 3100 Live Oak Street GPS 30.448945,-86.915747 Travel north on Florida Highway 87, turn right onto Nelson Street and then proceed forward, turning left onto Live Oak Street, boat ramp is at the end of street - Hours: 5:30 AM - 7:30 PM. Provides boating access to East Bay and Blackwater Bay.
Woodlawn Beach Boat Ramp - 1422 Woodlawn Beach Road GPS 30.387392,-86.996774 Travel west on US 98, turn left unto Woodlawn Beach Road, proceed to end of road - Hours: Open 24/7. Provides boating access to Santa Rosa Sound}}

East Bay River Boat Ramp - 2939 FL-87 GPS 30.441374,-86.866690 Entrance to access road located directly north of the East Bay River Bridge on Florida Highway 87 - Hours: Open 24/7. Popular boat and kayak launch for access to East Bay, East Bay River, and Arachno Creek.

Marinas

East River Smokehouse Marina The Marina on Santa Rosa Sound| - GPS 30.401037,-86.868400 - The main marina in Navarre, adjacent to the #Smokehouse|East Bay Smokehouse. Marina is located on Santa Rosa Sound.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Navarre (Florida)

Navarre is home to a number of souvenir shops and markets, all in addition to having two Walmart stores (one being a neighborhood store and the other a superstore; and there's also another superstore about 20 minutes west of Navarre), a Winn-Dixie supermarket, and a Publix supermarket.

Souvenir Shops

Seashell City 8771 Navarre Pkwy 30.4023, -86.8560 Diagonally opposite from Taco Bell (Please do not support Taco Bell as Taco Bell supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand) on 98 - A souvenir store selling things to remember the beach by.

Island Style | 8715 Ortega Park Dr 30.402846, -86.856957Just east of Navarre Beach Causeway, on northside of 98 ☎ +1 850-939-2777 - A popular souvenir shop directly in the middle of Downtown.

Sand Dollar Cottage | 1900 FL-87 #I 30.4057, -86.8699 On FL-87, just a mile north of 98 ☎ +1 850-396-0091

Markets

Where Y’At Seafood Market - 9575 Navarre Pkwy 30.4095, -86.8223 ☎ +1 850-221-4617 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11AM - 5:30 PM; Sunday 11am - 5pm; Closed Monday - A relatively new seafood market on the east side of Navarre.

Navarre Seafood Market | 30.40224, -86.88453 Northside of US 98, five minutes drive west from Navarre Beach Causeway ☎ +1 850-515-2916 - Seafood market just slightly west of downtown.

Gulf Breeze Flea Market - The Flea Market - 5760 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 30.403155, -86.983914 Located across from the Gulf Breeze Zoo ☎ +1 850-934-1971 Opening Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM (Saturday - Sunday); Closed (Monday - Friday) - A popular outdoor market with the feel of a huge yard sale.

Halal Restaurants in Navarre (Florida)

Navarre is home to a wide variety of independent restaurants, as well as the majority of the regional and national fast foods chains (specifically: McDonalds, Domino's, Pizzas Hut, Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Culvers, Taco Bell (Please do not support Taco Bell as Taco Bell supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand)s, Jersey Mikes', Hungry Howie's, Subway, Firehouse Subs, KFC, and Whataburger). The majority are in downtown, and are less than a five-minutes drive from the gulf-side beaches. There are few chain, sit-down restaurants, mainly including the regional chain of Shrimp Basket. Nearly all restaurants are primarily casual, with the notable exception of the Beach House Grill. (See 'Luxury' sub-section below).

Budget

Top's Choice Hamburgers of Navarre - GPS 30.402331,-86.885727 westerly on US 98, near Navarre Station Post Office . A location of a small local chain of hamburger restaurants, Top's has some of the best Burgers in Navarre, and is a popular little known restaurant with the local residents.

Peking House

 - Take out chinese food. - GPS 30.403877,-86.878987 Located at the Shops of Navarre plaza in Downtown, adjacent to Publix ☎  |fax=

All American Heroes

 - A popular local restaurant that offers custom made subs. - GPS 30.402105,-86.865612 just west of the Navare Beach Causeway, just west of TC's ☎  |fax=

JJ Chagos 8476 Navarre Pkwy GPS 30.401965,-86.868396 Just east of the intersection of US 98 and FL Highway 87 ☎ +1 850-710-3760

The Copper Bull - 7279 Navarre Pkwy GPS 30.401674,-86.918963 Towards west end of Navarre, across from West-Navarre Primary School; cattycorner to Walmart Neighborhood Market of Navarre ☎ +1 850-710-3634

Mid-Range

Johnny Houston's

 - A popular sports bar with tasty food and a muslim-friendly atmosphere. - GPS 30.402647,-86.903922 near the east entrance to Holley by the Sea on 98. ☎  |fax=

Sailor's Grill and Bakery

 - Best sticky buns you can get on the gulf coast. Good omelets, good Pizzas. - GPS 30.383633,-86.862793 on the island, to your right almost directly after crossing causeway. ☎  |fax=

TC's Front Porch - Open air restaurant with a selection of po'boys and various fried seafood platters. Very popular with local residents and tourists alike. 8552 Navarre Pkwy GPS 30.401846,-86.864962 at the base of the Navarre beach bridge, north side of 98 ☎ +1 850-936-1601|tollfree=|fax=
New York Pizzas Depot - 8207 Navarre Pkwy GPS 30.401144,-86.879233 on 98, opposite publix plaza. ☎ +1 850-936-6973. A popular pizza joint that's a five minutes drive from the beach.
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East River Smoke House - 8491 Navarre Pkwy GPS 30.401055,-86.868473 off US 98 on Santa Rosa Sound ☎ +1 850-939-2802. Popular waterfront barbecue spot; directly on Santa Rosa Sound}}

Stripes Pub and Grill 1878 Andorra Street GPS 30.403211,-86.879166 western building of the Public complex ☎ +1 850-939-8400

Los Cabos Mexican Grill - GPS 30.410131,-86.825122 on 98 just east of Walmart

El Patron Mexican Grill - GPS 30.402686,-86.860864 within the Winn-Dixie Plaza in Downtown

Scooter's Fish House - 1968 Highway 87 GPS 30.409042,-86.870002 on 87, just north of 98 ☎ +1 850-396-5128. Popular seafood restaurant. Rated as the best restaurant in Navarre on Trip Advisor.

Ye Olde Brothers Brewery - 4458 FL-87 30.46800, -86.90978 Travel north on FL Highway 87; restaurant will be one of the last buildings before entering Eglin AFB, which is identifiable by the large expanse of woodlands ☎ +1 850-684-1495 - Ye Olde Brothers Brewery in Navarre is a craft brewery and restaurant that focuses on serving fine foods, fruit cocktail, and craft organic juice in a relaxed, muslim-friendly atmosphere.

Samurai Japanese Steaks House and Sushi 8780 Navarre Pkwy - GPS: 30.403492, -86.855899 On north side of US 98; two to three minutes drive from the Navarre Beach Causeway ☎ +1 850-710-3118 - Popular sushi and steakhouse, only a few minutes from the beach.

East Bay Crab House - 9250 Navarre Pkwy 30.4102, -86.8356 On northside of US 98, about 2 miles east of Navarre Beach Causeway ☎ +1 850-939-5543 - Homespun location with quaint feel turning out Cajun-influenced seafood dishes & American classics. The oldest family-owned restaurant in Navarre

Luxury

Vinnie R's - GPS 30.402876,-86.906700 Western edge of Navarre, just off 98, in the Harvest Village Complex.

Authentic New York style Italian cuisine. Often hailed by local residents as the best pizza in the town.

Alphy's Catfish House - 1900 FL-87 A 30.406370, -86.870600 on right side of FL 87, almost as soon as you get on the road ☎ +1 850 515-1201 - Homey seafood specialist serves simply prepared fish & breakfast some days in nautical digs.

Slippery Mermaid - GPS 30.402282,-86.855703 on 98 next to the Sea shell store

Beach House Grill - Navarre Beachhouse Grill - 8375 Gulf Blvd 30.37890, -86.87342 Directly adjecent to the Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach ☎ +1 850-684-6022 Opening Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Breakfast); 11 a.m. - 2 p.m (Lunch); 2 p.m. - 5 p.m (Bar Appetizers); 5 p.m. - 9 p.m (Dinner) $40+ - Waterfront upscale restaurant. One of the few true upscale restaurants in Navarre. Uses local ingredients and delicacies. Known for having a good selection of fruit cocktails, see the below, 'drink' section, for further details

Juana's Pagoda - 1451 Navarre Beach Causeway 30.383865, -86.862655 immediately to your right after crossing the Navarre Beach Causeway.
Beach House Grill - Navarre Beachhouse Grill - 8375 Gulf Blvd 30.37890, -86.87342 Directly adjecent to the Springhill Suites on Navarre Beach ☎ +1 850-684-6022 Opening Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Breakfast); 11 a.m. - 2 p.m (Lunch); 2 p.m. - 5 p.m (Bar Appetizers); 5 p.m. - 9 p.m (Dinner) $10+ - Waterfront upscale restaurant. One of the few true upscale restaurants in Navarre. Known for having a good selection of fruit cocktails.

Johnny Houston's

 - A popular sports bar with tasty food (see 'eat' section) and a muslim-friendly atmosphere. - GPS 30.402647,-86.903922 near the east entrance to Holley by the Sea on 98. ☎  |fax=

}} The Grey Taproom 7622 Navarre Pkwy. Navarre, Florida GPS 30.402306,-86.904128 From the Navarre Beach Causeway, head west on 98 for around two miles and the location will be on the right, beside Johnny Houston's . A and soft-drinks taproom located adjacent to a popular sports café.

Ye Olde Brothers Brewery - 4458 FL-87 30.46800, -86.90978 Travel north on FL Highway 87; restaurant will be one of the last buildings before entering Eglin AFB, which is identifiable by the large expanse of woodlands ☎ +1 850-684-1495 - Ye Olde Brothers Brewery is Navarre's only craft brewery, serving a variety of fruit cocktail, and other drinks, while still holding a muslim-friendly atmoshphere (see the above 'eat' section for details of the restaurant portion of this establishment).

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Navarre Beach Rentals - 1816 Alpine Ave ☎ +1-866-836-1312 Navarre, A variety of beachfront accommodations including private homes, condos, and town homes.

Hampton Inn and Suites - GPS 30.402374,-86.900421 towards the western area of the Navarre area, adjacent to the Holly By The Sea neighborhood

Days Inn - GPS 30.402567,-86.858904 on US 98, neighboring Winn-Dixie shopping complex Best Western - GPS 30.401322,-86.859355 directly across from the Winn-Dixie shopping complex; located on Santa Rosa Sound; neighboring Navarre Family Water Sports Springhill Inn and Suites by Marriot - GPS 30.379102,-86.872648 on the beach; when coming from Navarre Beach Causeway: turn right, and proceed 1/2 mile, hotel is on left; Hotel is on the Gulf of Mexico

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