Stella Maris Blog
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.
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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!…
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…