Stella Maris Blog
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 that…
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,…
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,…