Things to Do in Navarre & Navarre Beach, Florida | Local Guide
Explore Navarre and Navarre Beach, Florida with local tips for beaches, restaurants, family activities, wildlife experiences, parks and hidden gems.
Navarre has a reputation for being the quieter alternative to some of Northwest Florida's larger beach destinations.
That's part of its appeal.
But if you only cross the bridge, spend the day on Navarre Beach and leave, you're missing a huge part of what makes this area worth exploring.
We're collecting our favorite things to do in Navarre, Navarre Beach restaurants, family activities, parks, animal experiences and local spots beyond the beach.
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Let's start with the obvious.
White sand. Emerald water. The Navarre Beach Pier. Sunsets that make you stop what you're doing.
Navarre Beach is an easy place to build a traditional Florida beach day, but there are plenty of reasons to explore beyond the sand.
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One of our biggest goals with Emerald Coast Playbook has been showing that Navarre is more than a beach.
You can explore local parks, visit the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, find sweet treats, spend an evening around the beach or build an entire day without sitting in the sand.
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Food has become one of our favorite ways to explore Navarre.
And our restaurant Playbook has become one of our most popular guides for a reason: when you're visiting somewhere new, sometimes the most important question isn't what should we do?
It's where should we eat?
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Navarre is particularly strong if your family likes wildlife and conservation.
The Sea Turtle Conservation Center gives families a chance to learn more about sea turtles and the local marine ecosystem, while other animal experiences throughout the Emerald Coast are within easy driving distance.
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We live this area differently than someone visiting for one week — and that's the advantage.
We're looking for the places we'd actually return to, the tips we'd give friends and the things that are worth your limited vacation or weekend time.
Whether you're visiting Navarre Beach or living nearby, we want to help you make the most of it.
Add it to the list.
