Stella Maris https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/ Luxury Vacation Beach House for Rent on Florida's Gulf Coast Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:08:33 +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 Fourth of July on Navarre Beach: Where to Watch the Fireworks in 2026 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/navarre-beach-fourth-of-july-2026/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:08:31 +0000 https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/?p=2180 The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday in 2026, which gives Navarre Beach a full, unhurried day to celebrate. The morning belongs to the water, the afternoon to family and shade, and the evening to fireworks over the Gulf. If you are planning a holiday escape to Florida’s most relaxing place, here is how… Read More »

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]]> Dolphin Watching on Santa Rosa Sound: A Navarre Beach Summer Guide https://stellamarisgulfcoast.com/dolphin-watching-navarre-beach/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +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/ Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 +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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]]> 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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]]> 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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