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Florida’s Navarre Beach is a Naturalist’s Paradise

Florida’s Navarre Beach is a Naturalist’s Paradise

Situated between two Florida hotspots — Pensacola and Destin — lies a more natural coastal getaway. Navarre Beach sits nestled around the Santa Rosa Sound with a quick bridge crossing to Santa Rosa Island with both public beaches and the Gulf Island National Seashore,...

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Opal Beach Area

Opal Beach Area

Gulf Islands National Seashore protects historical heritage and ever-changing features of the Gulf Coast-salt marshes, marine woodlands, sparkling white beaches, and coastal waters. The seashore includes several islands and portions of the mainland.  The Opal Beach...

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10 Must-Try Restaurants in and Around Navarre Beach

10 Must-Try Restaurants in and Around Navarre Beach

From seaside seafood spots and cozy bistros to vibrant international eateries, the restaurants in and around Navarre Beach offer a feast for the senses—blending fresh flavors with laid-back, welcoming vibes. Are you a foodie heading to Navarre Beach? You're in luck!...

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Navarre Florida – Vacation Guide & Attractions

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...

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Mary means Star of the sea, for as mariners are guided to port by the ocean star, so Christians attain to glory through Mary's maternal intercession." –St. Thomas Aquinas