Navarre

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

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37 places

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Alphy's Catfish House

Homey seafood specialist serves simply prepared fish & breakfast some days in nautical digs.

Daily 6:30AM-1PM

Bay Haven Farms

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.

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Beach House Bar and Grill

Waterfront upscale restaurant. One of the few true upscale restaurants in Navarre. Uses local ingredients and delicacies. Known for having a good selection of cocktails, see the below, 'drink' section, for further details

Sun 10AM–2PM, 4–10PM, Mon-Sat 11AM–10PMLunch mains $14-21, dinner mains $20-55

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East Bay Crab House

Homespun location with quaint feel turning out Cajun-influenced seafood dishes & American classics. The oldest family-owned restaurant in Navarre

Thu-Tue 5-9PM

East Bay River Boat Ramp

Popular boat and kayak launch for access to East Bay and East Bay River.

Open 24/7

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J.J. Chago's

A local cafe that's apparently a local favorite. Who doesn't like a Cuban or Mexican breakfast, after all?

Mon–Fri 6AM–1PM, Sat 8AM–1PM (closed Sundays)

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Johnny Huston's Grille & Bar

A popular sports bar with tasty food and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Daily 11AM-10PM (Sat to 11PM)

Mom's Beach

Soundside Beach at Navarre Beach Marine Park

A quiet beach with calmer waters; popular with families, kayakers, and canoers; avoid visiting directly after heavy rains, due to potentially hazardous conditions.

Navarre Beach

This is the main beach access point, often the busiest during the summer months.

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Navarre Beach Marine Park

The quieter area of the beach; preferred beach by the locals. Two beach access points (with a third being built for summer 2019) with bathrooms, picnic pavilions, wash-off showers, and a lifeguard post that is manned during the peak season. Should you wish to use the beach pavillons, they can be reserved at the County administration's website.

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Navarre Beach Marine Science Center

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 Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center

A sea turtle and sealife conservation center within the Navarre Beach Marine Park; check schedule for hours and public events.

Tue-Sat 10AM-2PMUnder 2 free; adult $5; senior (65+) $4

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Navarre Black Hawk Memorial

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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Navarre Park

A small park at the mainland shore, just west of the causeway. The park has playgrounds, picnic tables, a basketball court, pavilions and a splash pad. The visitor information center is in the park as well, and the Navarre Beach sign is at the junction of Navarre Parkway and the Causeway.

Opal Beach

Gulf Islands National Seashore; Opal Beach

A typically quiet area of the beach; part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore; location of the landfall of its namesake, Hurricane Opal.

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Sailor's Grill and Bakery

Juana's Pagodas

Best sticky buns you can get on the gulf coast. Good omelets, good pizza.

Daily 8AM–9PM

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Samurai Japanese Steak House and Sushi

Popular sushi and steakhouse, only a few minutes from the beach.

Sun Mon-Thu 11AM-9:30PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-10:30PM

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Sand Dollar Cottage

Artists' cooperative and gift shop, mostly paintings for sale.

Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat 9AM-3PM

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Scooter's Fish House

Popular seafood restaurant. Rated as the best restaurant in Navarre on Trip Advisor.

Daily 11AM–9PM

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Stripes Pub and Grill

A military-themed sports bar, with traditional pub fare featuring wings, burgers, and nachos.

Tue-Thu Sun 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-midnight

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TC's Front Porch

Open air restaurant with a selection of po'boys and various fried seafood platters. Very popular with locals and tourists alike.

Sun-Thu 7AM–9:30PM, Fri Sat 7AM-10PM

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Tops Burgers

Top's Choice Hamburgers of Navarre

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 locals.

Mon–Sat 10AM–9PM, Sun 11AM–6PM

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Where Y’At Seafood Market

They regularly have in stock Pensacola Bay oysters, gulf oysters, gulf shrimp, Royal Red Shrimp, Blue Crabs, King Crab, Snow Crab, Dungeness Crab, frog legs, soft-shell crabs, turtle, alligator, crawfish tail meat and Cajun meats.

Wed-Mon 11AM-7PM

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Ye Olde Brothers Brewery

A craft brewery and restaurant that focuses on serving fine foods, wine, and craft beer in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Mon–Thu 11AM–9PM, Fri 11AM-10PM, Sat 9AM–10PM, Sun: 9AM–9PM, brunch Sat Sun until noon

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Navarre Zoo

50-acre zoo.

Mar-Sep: 9AM - 5PM; Oct-Feb: 9AM - 4PMUnder 2 free, youth (2-12) $20, adult $26, senior (65+) $24, 15% discount for military and law enforcement

Holley Boat Ramp

Provides boating access to East Bay and Blackwater Bay.

5:30AM–7:30PM

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Navarre Seafood Market

Seafood market just slightly west of downtown.

Daily 10AM-5PM

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