Stella Maris https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/ Luxury Vacation Beach House for Rent on Florida's Gulf Coast Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:35:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Stella-Maris-Palm-tree-favicon-150x150.jpg Stella Maris https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/ 32 32 Dolphin Watching on Santa Rosa Sound: A Navarre Beach Summer Guide https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/dolphin-watching-navarre-beach/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:29:26 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2173 Some of the best moments on Navarre Beach happen quietly. You are out on the water early, the sound is glassy and still, and a smooth gray back rolls up out of the surface a little way off. Bottlenose dolphins are year-round residents of Santa Rosa Sound, and summer is one of the easiest times… Read More »

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]]> Drop Your Line at the Gulf’s Longest Pier: A Summer Fishing Guide to Navarre Beach https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-fishing-pier-summer-guide/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:04:26 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2163 Summer has arrived on the Gulf Coast, and if you have never cast a line at the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, you are missing one of the most rewarding mornings this stretch of Florida has to offer. At 1,545 feet long and 30 feet above the water, it is the longest fishing pier in Florida… Read More »

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]]> Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Renting a Beach House in Navarre Beach, FL https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-vacation-rental-guide-stella-maris/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:48:58 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2189 Planning a large-group Florida panhandle vacation? Discover why Stella Maris at Navarre Beach, sound-front with 5BR/sleeps 14 and kayaks included, is the Gulf Coast's best-kept secret.

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]]> Fresh From the Gulf: A Guide to Local Seafood Near Navarre Beach https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/fresh-local-seafood-navarre-beach/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2185 Find fresh local seafood near Navarre Beach, from Gulf shrimp and blue crab to Royal Reds. Where to dine and where to buy the day catch.

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]]> Summer Evenings on Navarre Beach: Live Music, Movies, and Sunsets Over the Sound https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/summer-evenings-navarre-beach-live-music/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2183 Some of the best hours on Navarre Beach arrive after the sun starts to slip toward the water. The heat softens, the light turns gold, and Santa Rosa Sound goes glassy and quiet. Summer days here are long, which leaves plenty of room for a slow evening once the beach umbrellas come down. If you… Read More »

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]]> Your Memorial Day Weekend Guide to Navarre Beach, Florida https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/memorial-day-weekend-navarre-beach-guide/ Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2120 Memorial Day weekend is one of the most beloved times to be on the Gulf Coast. The air is warm, the water has finally reached that swimming-perfect temperature, and school is either out or nearly there. For families and groups looking for a long weekend that actually feels like a getaway, not a crowded race… Read More »

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]]> Gear Up and Paddle: Your Guide to the 5th Annual Navarre Paddle Classic https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-paddle-classic-2026/ Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2115 If you’ve been searching for a reason to spend a weekend on the water at Navarre Beach, May 16, 2026 just gave you one. The 5th Annual Navarre Paddle Classic returns to Navarre Beach Marine Park, bringing paddlers of all skill levels to the calm, emerald-green waters of Santa Rosa Sound for a day of… Read More »

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]]> Paddle the Sound: Your Guide to the 5th Annual Navarre Paddle Classic https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-paddle-classic-2026-guide/ Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2112 Navarre Beach has earned its reputation as Florida’s most relaxing place, but on May 16 and 17, 2026, the Santa Rosa Sound comes alive with the energy of the 5th Annual Navarre Paddle Classic. Staged at Navarre Beach Marine Park, this two-day paddling event is one of the most community-rooted races on the Gulf Coast,… Read More »

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]]> How to Plan a Blue Angels Day Trip from Navarre Beach https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/blue-angels-pensacola-day-trip-navarre-beach/ Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2111 Planning a Blue Angels Pensacola day trip from your Navarre Beach stay? Here are the 2026 May practice dates, best viewing spots, and tips for an easy morning at NAS Pensacola.

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]]> Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary: A Snorkeler’s Guide to the Gulf Coast’s Best-Kept Reef Secret https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-marine-sanctuary-snorkeling-guide/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2109 Three free public reef sites, 750 modules, and sound-side access steps from Stella Maris. A practical snorkeler's guide to the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary.

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