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NAVARRE BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Navarre Beach |
| Navarre Beach is a friendly community, which is set among the most beautiful beaches in the world located on the pristine Gulf of Mexico, with pleasant temperatures, excellent opportunities for intimacy with nature, and a diverse range of shopping and accommodation facilities. An abundance of comfortable, attractive and affordable vacation rentals at Navarre Beach ensures that your Florida vacation is pleasurable in all possible ways. |
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Navarre Beach Vacation Rental Information |
| Away from the din of the modern world, Navarre Beach is a quiet beach town in Santa Rosa County in Florida’s northwest region of Panhandle, where you can find a host of vacation rental properties offering a comfortable hideaway. Most Navarre Beach vacation rentals offer great views of the Gulf of Mexico or are just steps away from the beach. Navarre Beach vacation rental homes, Navarre Beach condos and beach vacation rentals are the perfect base for |
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a fabulous beach vacation at Navarre Beach.
While vacation rentals in Navarre Beach are usually condominiums, you can find some gulf front vacation rental beach homes, vacation rental townhomes, luxurious condos or quaint Navarre Beach vacation rental cottages. Condominiums often include 1-bedroom vacation rental condos that sleep up to 4, 2-bedroom condos that sleep up to 8 and 3-bedroom condos that sleep up to 10.
Navarre Beach vacation rentals provide access to swimming pool, whether exclusive or shared. Jacuzzis, storage areas for boats and wave-runners, private access to a fishing pier, and exercise facilities are some of the extras you can seek at Navarre Beach vacation rentals. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Navarre Beach |
| Pets are usually not allowed in Navarre Beach vacation rentals, but check for exceptions. Smoking is also not allowed in most cases. Cleaning charges are extra, as are the taxes in all the Navarre Beach vacation rental properties. You have to be at least 23 or 25 years old, depending from property to property, to rent vacation rental accommodations in Navarre Beach. |
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Must See in Navarre Beach |
Navarre Beach offers a host of attractions and activities to tempt visitors of all age groups and interests. Whether historical, natural or water or land activities, at Navarre Beach you can make the most out of your vacation. Florida’s Gulfarium, The Pensacola Lighthouse and canoeing in the “Canoe Capitol” of Florida - Santa Rosa County – are some of the things you cannot miss, once at Navarre Beach.
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Sights and Attractions in Navarre Beach |
Though largely a residential town, Navarre has attractions to offer to the visitor. Navarre Beach State Park, for instance, has trails that bring you closer to nature and even give you a glimpse of wildlife at The Bog and The Pond. The Butterfly House has over 200 seasonal butterflies in an indoor garden. The plants that attract butterflies and the lifecycle of the butterfly are interesting things to learn there.
If you step out of Navarre and go to the nearby attractions of Santa Rosa County, you can go on a Kiln Walk and see interesting ceramic art objects or visit the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Fort Pickens or The National Museum of Naval Aviation.
• Gulfarium
• The Pensacola Lighthouse
• The ZOO
• National Museum of Naval Aviation
• Southern Raceway
• Historic Santa Rosa County |
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Outdoor Recreation in Navarre Beach |
| Whether you like to schedule every minute of your vacation or just flow with the tide, you'll find navigating in and around Navarre Beach Florida absolutely effortless. Be it hiking, biking, strolling along the undisturbed shoreline or indulging in a few water sports, you’ll be astounded with the myriad of choices that Navarre Beach has to offer.
• Beach Activities
• Hiking, Biking and Nature Trails
• Snorkeling
• Fishing | |
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Golfing in Navarre Beach |
| Navarre Beach has an 18-hole, par 72 course at Hidden Creek Golf Club. This 6,862-yard golf facility was a former host site for the U.S. Open qualifying rounds. Other golf courses in Santa Rosa County include: Moors Golf Club at Milton Beach, NAS Whiting Field Golf Course, Stonebrook Golf Club in Pace, Tanglewood Golf and Country Club in Milton and Tiger Point Gold and Country Club in Gulf Breeze. |
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Navarre Beach Fairs and Festivals |
Once known to be one of the Florida's “Best Kept Secrets,” Navarre has let most of its secret out and is fast becoming a hotspot for Florida vacationers, a myriad of festivals and events seeped in local flavor, add to the appeal of the place. Those fond of lost of physical activity can enjoy Navarre Beach Half Marathon in January, or in February join the Mardi Gras parade. May welcomes Navarre Chamber of Commerce Fun Fest, while October's celebration with Juana's Good Time Regatta is real fun for all age groups.
Other festivals held in the area all through the year are a celebration with wine tasting events, jazz festivals, seafood and arts festivals. The region of Pensacola is famed as a “city of festivals,” with festivals such as Greek Festival, Great Gulf Coast Arts Festival, Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, Fiesta of Five Flags, Springfest Music Festival, Pensacola Seafood Festival, Jazz Fest and Crawfish Festival. You’ll find some festival to catch your fancy no matter what time of the year you visit the place.
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Dining and Nightlife in Navarre Beach |
Grills, cafés and restaurants line Navarre Beach. You can treat your taste buds at Italian, Chinese, European and Mexican restaurants. There is also a growing presence of chain restaurants. While there, don’t pass up a visit to De Vinci’s, Navarre Beach’s oldest restaurant and gallery where owner Ron Schaeffer displays his unique leather art. Sailor’s Grill offers a regular breakfast, lunch and dinner schedule, or you can try Friday evening’s wine tasting and dinner special. Or visit Cocodrie’s in Navarre, where you will find American cuisine with a mix of Louisiana Cajun flair.
Moreover, at the end of the day, toast the sun with a drink at Juana’s Pagodas---it may be just the way to ease into an evening of drink and dance. Many area colleges, performing arts centers and a jazz society provide visitors with a variety of entertainment options, all just a short drive away. |
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Shopping in Navarre Beach |
The Gulf Breeze Flea Market offers a variety of vendors for bargain-hunters, while a variety of boutiques and specialty shops are available for those in the mood to spend a bit more. Santa Rosa Mall is full-service mall for everyone — there’s a lot you can explore on a day of shopping.
Eco-Beach store offers beachwear, as well as equipment rentals and other items, and several other themed shops also line the beach. Sports equipment, including that for water sports, is easily available. Be sure to look for the one-of-a-kind selections created by local craftspeople and artisans. |
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Best Times to Visit Navarre Beach |
The Emerald Coast climate is moderate year round, but also gets the maximum amount of rain in Florida. Navarre gets almost 50 inches of rain in a year, most of it in the summer months. However, the rain comes in short spurts, leaving you to enjoy the area’s attractions without much interruption. The highs in summer stay close to 90º F, while the winter lows do not drop below 40º F.
Anytime except the peak of summer is a good time to visit Navarre. Pleasant, mild weather in spring, fall and even winter entice visitors to this quiet, off-the-beaten-path town. |
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Time Zone for Navarre Beach |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Navarre Beach |
To get to Navarre Beach by air, you should either fly into Hurlburt Field Airport located about 10 miles east of Navarre Beach in Mary Esther, or Choctaw Nolf Airport located approximately 10 miles northwest of Navarre Beach in Milton.
By road, Navarre is connected by Highway 87 South and about 20 miles from Interstate 10. Within Navarre Beach, you can easily rent a car for local transportation, in and around the area. |
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