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NAVARRE BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Outdoor Recreation in Navarre Beach |
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| 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. |
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Beach Activities
Hiking, Biking and Nature Trails
Snorkeling
Fishing |
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| Beach Activities |
| Navarre Beach has 8 miles of dazzling white sand beaches, tempting visitors and residents to jog, walk, shell, picnic, play volleyball and softball, sunbathe or just hang out. The beach is part of the federally protected, undeveloped Gulf Islands National Seashore. Hit the beach in the early morning and late afternoon to avoid crowds and sunburn. |
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| Hiking, Biking and Nature Trails |
Navarre Beach State Park has trails for hiking, biking and bird watching. A portion of the 1,300-mile Florida Trail, an National Scenic Trail, cuts through Santa Rosa County and runs along the Gulf Islands National Seashore, northward through Holley, then into Blackwater River State Forest.
Along with neighboring Conecuh National Forest and Eglin Air Force Base, Blackwater River State Forest boasts the largest population of longleaf pine trees in the world. Other vegetative species include southern red oak, water oak, dogwood, persimmon, wiregrass and wax myrtle, to name a few. Several species of the uncommon carnivorous pitcher plant are also found in abundance in the forest's water-rich soil.
The new Blackwater Heritage Trail, following the route of the old Florida-Alabama Railroad built in 1900, offers amazing views for hikers, joggers and bikers. Don’t forget Blackwater River State Park, either. Or, for a change of scenery, the multi-use Seashore Bicycle Trail will carry you alongside dunes, forests and the Gulf of Mexico. |
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| Snorkeling |
| The clear waters and 45 artificial reefs of Navarre give snorkelers a chance to swim with the fish, hunt for shells, sand dollars or starfish and explore other marine wonders. Navarre Beach State Park has some spots that are particular favorites of snorkelers. |
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| Fishing |
| The 900-foot pier in Navarre Beach State Park is the best place for anglers to catch cobia, redfish, mackerel, flounder, bonita, Gulf kingfish and Florida pompano. You can also charter a boat and go deep sea fishing. Numerous salt and freshwater tournaments are held May through October of each year. Rods, reels, and live bait are easily available at local tackle shops. Temporary 12 month, 7day, and 3 day fishing licenses are available for nonresidents. Children under the age of 16 do not need a license to fish in Florida. |
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