Stella Maris Blog
Fourth of July on Navarre Beach: Where to Watch the Fireworks in 2026
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…
Dolphin Watching on Santa Rosa Sound: A Navarre Beach Summer Guide
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…
Drop Your Line at the Gulf’s Longest Pier: A Summer Fishing Guide to Navarre Beach
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…
Your Memorial Day Weekend Guide to Navarre Beach, Florida
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…
Gear Up and Paddle: Your Guide to the 5th Annual Navarre Paddle Classic
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…
Paddle the Sound: Your Guide to the 5th Annual Navarre Paddle Classic
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…
How to Plan a Blue Angels Day Trip from Navarre Beach
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.
Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary: A Snorkeler’s Guide to the Gulf Coast’s Best-Kept Reef Secret
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.
A Local’s Guide to Navarre Beach Farmers Markets and Fresh Seafood
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…
Sea Turtle Season Is Here: A Visitor’s Guide to Navarre Beach’s Most Magical Wildlife Experience
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…
America’s Two Best Beaches, One Stay: Why Navarre and Pensacola Just Made Travel History
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…
Best Kayaking and Paddleboarding Spots Near Navarre Beach
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,…