Stella Maris https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/ Luxury Vacation Beach House for Rent on Florida's Gulf Coast Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:20:48 +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 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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]]> A Local’s Guide to Navarre Beach Farmers Markets and Fresh Seafood https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/a-locals-guide-to-navarre-beach-farmers-markets-and-fresh-seafood/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=1857 Eating Fresh on the Gulf Coast: A Local’s Guide One of the quiet joys of a week at the beach is shopping like a local. You skip the chain grocery store, drive a few miles inland or down to the pier, and come back to the kitchen with shrimp pulled from the Gulf that morning,… Read More »

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]]> Sea Turtle Season Is Here: A Visitor’s Guide to Navarre Beach’s Most Magical Wildlife Experience https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-sea-turtle-nesting-season-guide/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2065 Something Special Is Happening on the Sand Every spring, something quietly extraordinary begins along the Gulf Coast. As the water warms and the days stretch longer, sea turtles return to the shores of Navarre Beach to nest. It is one of the most remarkable wildlife events you can witness in Florida, and it happens right… Read More »

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]]> America’s Two Best Beaches, One Stay: Why Navarre and Pensacola Just Made Travel History https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/americas-two-best-beaches-one-stay-why-navarre-and-pensacola-just-made-travel-history/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:04:29 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=1871 The News Gulf Coast Locals Have Been Waiting For If you have ever stood ankle-deep in the emerald water off the Florida Panhandle and wondered why the rest of the country had not caught on yet, the secret is officially out. Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards just named Pensacola Beach the #1 best… Read More »

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]]> Best Kayaking and Paddleboarding Spots Near Navarre Beach https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/best-kayaking-and-paddleboarding-spots-near-navarre-beach/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:33 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=1825 There is something about gliding across calm, emerald-green water with nothing but the sound of your paddle breaking the surface. Navarre Beach sits on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Florida Gulf Coast, and its sheltered bays, pristine soundside waters, and nearby rivers make it one of the best places in the Panhandle… Read More »

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]]> Florida’s Navarre Beach is a Naturalist’s Paradise https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-local-guide-4/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:55:06 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=1716 The post Florida’s Navarre Beach is a Naturalist’s Paradise appeared first on Stella Maris.

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]]> 10 Must-Try Restaurants in and Around Navarre Beach https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-must-try-restaurants/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:54:13 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=1712 The post 10 Must-Try Restaurants in and Around Navarre Beach appeared first on Stella Maris.

]]> Navarre Florida – Vacation Guide & Attractions https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-local-guide/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:39:34 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=1 White-sand beaches, a tranquil coastline, and emerald-green water — that’s Navarre Beach, “Florida’s most relaxing place.” Situated west of Destin on Santa Rosa Island, Navarre Beach is the place to go for outdoor recreation, family-friendly attractions, and award-winning seaside dining. Snorkel and dive the artificial reefs, see the parks, hike, bike, and fish, either from a charter boat or the 1,500-foot Navarre… Read More »

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