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Fun Navarre Beach Activities You Can Do in Navarre, FL

Welcome to DiscoverNavarreBeach.com, your complete resource for planning a Gulf Coast getaway. Located in Navarre, FL, our coastline features an uncrowded beach and a relaxed environment for visitors of all ages.


Use our guide to find the best Navarre Beach activities, locate public access points, eat in the top-rated restaurants in Navarre Beach, and plan memorable outdoor adventures on Florida's most relaxing coast.

People swimming and enjoying Navarre Beach activities.

Navarre Beach Marine Park

National Park Seashore Beach Access

Navarre Beach Marine Park

Navarre Beach Marine Park is a scenic area with beach and sound access. Pavilions and restrooms are available throughout the park.


Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center ($) Great place for kids and adults to learn about sea turtles. 

Colorful beach cottages lined along aoceanfront with tall palm trees.

Navarre Beach Accesses

National Park Seashore Beach Access

Navarre Beach Marine Park

 Public Beach Access #38C Public Beach Access #38A Public Beach Access #37C Public Beach Access #37B Public Beach Access #38A 

White sand beach meets emerald green ocean under cloudy sky.

National Park Seashore Beach Access

National Park Seashore Beach Access

National Park Seashore Beach Access

Highway 399 Beach Access

Beach Access 33A

Opal Beach ($) Gulf Island National Seashore, This is a great place to fish, swim, and picnic. Parking, restrooms, pavilions, and beach showers are available both Gulf-side and sound-side.

People fishing on a wooden pier with high-rise buildings nearby.

Navarre Fishing Pier

Fort Pickens National Seashore

National Park Seashore Beach Access

Drop your line or take a stroll on the longest pier in Florida and the Gulf.


At 1,545 feet long and 30 feet above the water, the pier offers fun for the whole family. Visitors can rent a fishing pole at the privately operated bait and tackle shop or enjoy the breeze at the outdoor restaurant. Whether you are an experienced angler looking f

Drop your line or take a stroll on the longest pier in Florida and the Gulf.


At 1,545 feet long and 30 feet above the water, the pier offers fun for the whole family. Visitors can rent a fishing pole at the privately operated bait and tackle shop or enjoy the breeze at the outdoor restaurant. Whether you are an experienced angler looking for world-class fishing, it's your first time to wet a hook, or you want the perfect spot for spectacular views of the sunset, the Navarre Beach Pier is the place to be year-round.

A giraffe with lush green foliage in Navarre, FL.

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Fort Pickens National Seashore

Fort Pickens National Seashore

Experience the animals in a variety of ways. Observe them in their habitats while strolling through the park or from our boardwalk or safari line train. Interact with them during a unique animal encounter, an animal feeding, or a visit to our farm. Choose your wild adventure.

Historic brick fort walls along the coastline of Navarre, FL.

Fort Pickens National Seashore

Fort Pickens National Seashore

Fort Pickens National Seashore

The Fort Pickens area has many activites and facilities available for visitors. Historic structures like Fort Pickens, Battery Cooper, and Battery Worth are spread throughout the area. Tent and RV camping is available at the Fort Pickens campground, and several parking lots with beach access are located along the road after passing through the entrance station.

Family Beach Essentials You Need for Your Vacation

Planning a trip requires a few local details before you hit the sand. Keep these essential safety and amenity rules in mind while enjoying what our family activities Navarre Beach tours provide.


  • Beach Warning Flags: Always check the flag condition at public access points before entering the Gulf. "Double red" means water is closed; "red" indicates high hazard; "yellow" signals moderate surf; and "green" means calm waters. Purple flags indicate marine pests present.
  • Complimentary Beach Wheelchairs: Santa Rosa County offers free beach-accessible wheelchairs at primary access areas. Inquire at the main Marine Park pavilion or reserve ahead through local beach safety services. 
  • Leave No Trace Policy: Remove all personal items, including tents, canopies, chairs, and umbrellas, from the beach by sunset every evening to protect nesting sea turtles and keep public shores clean. 
  • Soundside vs. Gulfside Waters: Families with toddlers prefer the calm waters of Santa Rosa Sound on the north side of the island. It features zero-wave entry and ideal conditions for floating and paddleboarding.
  • Public Amenities and Parking: Free public parking is available around the main access hubs. Navarre Beach Marine Park offers access to freshwater showers and clean restrooms.


Ready to plan your Navarre Beach getaway? Contact us today!

Explore more Activities

Couple walking through shallow river water pulling a green canoe.

Blackwater River State Park

Blackwater River State Park

Blackwater River State Park

Float under the pines on a pristine river and timeless shifting sands. Blackwater River boasts an incredible array of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, many centered around the park’s namesake waterway

Multi-generational family walking together along a sunny, sandy beach.

Disc Golf Parks

Blackwater River State Park

Blackwater River State Park

City of Gulf Breeze Disc Golf Park

Blackwater Disc Golf Park

Diverse group of friends smiling and talking together outdoors.

Bike Trails

Blackwater River State Park

Bike Trails

Blackwater Heritage State Trail, Pavel Rail to Trail 8.1 mile trail.


UWF Bike Trails, Miles of mountain bike trails in Pensacola


Muscogee Mountain Bike Trails, Some call these the best off road trails in the Panhandle.


Frequently Asked Questions

Families can enjoy plenty of free activities with kids in Navarre. The Navarre Park splash pad is a fun place for younger children to cool off, while Gulf Islands National Seashore offers opportunities to look for seashells and spot marine life from the shore. Public beach access areas also make it easy to spend time by the water without paying for an activity.


Local vendors situated along Gulf Boulevard and Pensacola Beach Road offer hourly and daily rentals for kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, pontoon boats, and snorkeling gear. Many rental outfits deliver equipment directly to your beach house or condo for added convenience.


May and September offer warm ocean temperatures and lower lodging rates. Visiting during these shoulder seasons lets you experience top attractions without the heavy summer traffic.


When weather pauses your beach time, explore the interactive touch tanks at the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, head to the nearby Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, eat at the best restaurants in town, or visit local indoor arcades and ceramic painting studios across the sound.


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