Wonderguide by

Taylor Pearson

Navarre Beach - Florida's Hidden Gem

Your local's guide to Navarre and surrounding areas

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Activities

Things to do in and around Navarre

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Navarre Beach Fishing Pier

Taylor:You are guaranteed to see marine wildlife daily on the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier. The cost is $1 per person to walk the pier. Not to mention, this is Florida's longest pier 545 feet long!

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Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center

Taylor:If you are looking to learn more about sea turtles and other marine life, this conservation center offers a tour of their facility featuring Sweet Pea (resident sea turtle), interactive exhibits, Jellyfish aquarium, Seahorse habitat, and so much more. Check online to view their current hours and pricing.

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Navarre Family Watersports

Taylor:From a floating water park to boat and jet ski rentals... NFW has you covered. Highlights include: waterpark, jet skis, pontoons, paddle boards, kayaks, dolphin tours, fishing charters, and mini golf.

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FlyTheBoat.com

Taylor:If you love flying and boating.. why not both? Check out flytheboat.com for more!

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Juana's Pagodas

Taylor:This is your one stop shop for food, drinks, live music, soundside beach, water rentals, and beach volleyball. There is no better place to watch a Florida sunset.

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Gulf Breeze Zoo

Taylor:This zoo offers animal feedings, encounters, bird aviary, elevated boardwalk, and a safari train ride. Featured animals include: giraffes, rhinos, hippos, orangutans, gorillas, tigers, camels, and so much more.

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Navarre Beach

Taylor:Lay out on the whitest sand and most emerald waters in Florida. Only 8 minutes away without traffic.

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Opal Beach

Taylor:If you would like an even more secluded beach trip, try Opal Beach. This is a gated beach property for pass holders only. Passes are at cost but free for military and Gold Star families. Passes are good for all of the following locations: Fort Pickens Area, Opal Beach at the Santa Rosa Area, Okaloosa Area, Fort Barrancas Area, and Perdido Key Area.

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The Grey Taproom

Taylor:If you're looking for a place to hang out, drink, or play cornhole, this is it!

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Food!

All your new favorite restaurants

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Johnny Huston's Grille & Bar

Taylor:Best place for a good burger, beer, and sports with a retro vibe. Once you are done with your meal, walk across the parking lot and check out The Grey Taproom.

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Dewey Destin's Navarre

Taylor:Great seafood with a soundside water view. A little more on the pricy side but the food is worth it!

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Windjammers on the Pier

Taylor:If you need a bite after walking the pier or a day on the beach, this restaurant is just a few steps away. Great food, drinks, and ocean views.

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TC's Front Porch

Taylor:This shack restaurant offers great food, drinks, and sports. They have breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.

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The Slippery Mermaid Sushi Bar Navarre, FL

Taylor:It may be small but it has THE BEST sushi around. It boasts a relaxed atmosphere with creative sushi combinations.

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East River Smokehouse

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Scooter's Fish House

Taylor:Another great no frills, southern restaurant with delicious seafood. Budget friendly!

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JJ Chago's

Taylor:Don't let this little place fool you. They have amazing breakfast and coffee!

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Shark Bite Navarre

Taylor:Truly the smallest with the biggest bite (pun intended). Amazing burritos and tacos.

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Stripes Pub & Grill

Taylor:Great pub atmosphere with delicious food, cold drinks, sports, and a gameroom.

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Copper Bull Bar and Grill

Taylor:Navarre is full of small shacks with great food but each has its own greatness. This place offers fresh seafood and delicious burgers. If you would prefer a bigger, sit-down style restaurant, their larger location is approximately 20 minutes down the road in Gulf Breeze.

Within Driving Distance

Activities that are just a drive away

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Crab Island

Taylor:Technically this is in boating distance since the only way to reach it is via boat. However, you can get close by driving up to the Destin bridge and camping out along the sand. This is a huge sandbar that stays packed on any sunny day during the summer. Grab a boat or jet ski rental and hang out with a thousand of your closest friends!

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Destin Commons

Taylor:A grand outdoor shopping mall with shops such as Bass Pro Shop, Hollister, Victoria's Secret, H&M, Foot Locker, Sephora, candy and chocolate shops, restaurants, and so much more.

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HarborWalk Village

Taylor:Great location for entertainment, food, and fishing charters. Catch a charter, dolphin tour, food, drinks, ziplines, etc.

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Silver Sands Premium Outlets

Taylor:This is another outdoor outlet mall that has endless retailors and food options to fill your shopping needs. This is the furthest activity from Navarre at 45 minutes away without traffic.

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The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island

Taylor:This boardwalk is home to several restaurants, shops, and sand volleyball courts. The Fort Walton Beach pier and Gulfarium are right next door.

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Pensacola Beach

Taylor:Another great beach that offers a fishing pier, restaurants, and shops.

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South Palafox Street

Taylor:If you have time to checkout downtown Pensacola nightlife, this street has everything you will need. From bars and pubs to burgers and pizza. Typically, each third Friday of the month is 'Gallery Night' where the road is blocked off and vendors come out to sell their goods and art. This comes close to a New Orleans style night out.