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The Gulf Breeze Home Team - Mary Alcott & Jill Mitchell |
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Welcome to Navarre and Navarre Beach, FloridaNavarre is an unincorporated community in Santa Rosa County in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. It is about 25 miles east of Pensacola and about 15 miles west of Fort Walton Beach.
Navarre is centered near the junction of U.S. Highway 98, the primary east-west route between Pensacola and the Fort Walton Beach area, and Florida Highway 87.
Tourism has increased in the Navarre area, leading the community to declare itself "Florida's Best Kept Secret." A boardwalk, park, and butterfly house are located near the bridge to Navarre Beach, which is immediately across Santa Rosa Sound to the south Navarre Beach has miles of beautiful shoreline. Public beaches are accessible via the Navarre Beach Bridge from U.S. Highway 98. Navarre Beach is the longest continuous stretch of protected beach in Northwest Florida. There are eight miles of beaches located within the federally protected Gulf Islands National Seashore, extending from Pensacola Beach on the west to Navarre Beach on the east.
It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, at the southern tip of Santa Rosa County in Northwest Florida. Navarre is a friendly community, set among the most beautiful beaches in the world, with pleasant temperatures, excellent schools and flourishing businesses. The Navarre area comprises diverse cultures and peoples because visitors come and never want to leave, and because of the nearby military installations – Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, NAS Whiting Field and NAS Pensacola.
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Regional Attractions
The Gulfarium offers live marine shows with dolphins, sea lions, otters, penguins and other sea creatures. Features include a Bottlenose Dolphin show, a multi-species show and huge underwater viewing panels that showcase eels, sharks and other sea life.
Gulf Islands National Seashore is a 150-mile long strip of barrier islands running from Mississippi to Florida. A section encompassing eight miles of protected seashore is located on Navarre Beach and connects to Pensacola Beach. Another section in nearby Gulf Breeze, features wooded areas along the Santa Rosa Sound with huge Live Oak. Services are limited at this point, but when fully operational, do include camping, fishing, boating, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.
National Museum of Naval Aviation featuring the IMAX Theater is one of the largest air and space museums in the world. More than 130 unique, beautifully restored aircraft represent Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aviation. The museum houses the IMAX Theater, which has a seven-story tall screen and a 15,000-watt sound system. There is also a gift shop and café.
There is an amazing diversity of things to do and see throughout the area. 101ThingsToDo.com - This guide lists 101 fun things to do on the Emerald Coast. The Navarre Beach State Park has been renovated with covered pavillions and beach parking areas. Enjoy golfing at The Club at Hidden Creek. It is open to the public and it enjoys a wonderful restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is open on Sunday for brunch.
The Air Force Armament Museum boasts an impressive collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia that traces the heritage of the Air Commandos and Special Operations forces from World War II to the present. An Airborne Battlefield Command Control Center capsule has been restored for visitors to walk through. There is also a vast collection of military aircraft and missile exhibits. The Museum is approximately 30 minutes from Navarre. It is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on all federal holidays. Admission is free. For more information, call (850) 882-4063 or 4062. Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
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Blackwater River State Forest is the largest in Florida, and has one of the nation’s purest spring-fed, sand-bottom rivers. Beginning 45 miles upstream in Alabama, the river continues downstream for 13 miles before emptying into Blackwater Bay. Wildlife is plentiful in this beautiful park, which includes more than 590 acres for picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing and camping. 
Panhandle Butterfly House is inhabited by Florida butterflies, and is an educational and interactive exhibit. Located in Navarre Park, the Butterfly House reopened in May 2006. Admission is free, donation are accepted to support the purchase of butterflies and gardens. The Butterfly House is maintained solely by Tri-County Master Gardeners (Santa Rosa, Escambia and Okaloosa) and local volunteers. These volunteers are available to help visitors identify the plants that attract butterflies, and learn more about the life cycle of the butterfly. Thousand of tourist visit each year, along with local school children and residents. Scheduled group tours available. View more than 200 native-to-the-area butterflies at this beautiful indoor butterfly garden.
The ZOO of Northwest Florida is a 50-acre preserve with more than 700 animals surrounded by botanical gardens. The Boardwalk allows for a close look at Gorilla Island, a free-range habitat that features gorillas and chimpanzees. Visitors can ride the Safari Line Train, feed and pet tame animals and browse in the Lion’s Lair gift shop. Enjoy special events yearround. The Zoo also offers banquet facilities. 
