Sandy’s guidebook

Sandy
Sandy’s guidebook

Local Wildlife

We have an incredible organization that is helping the local sea turtles population recover.
Great for all ages, every dollar supports a great cause.
102 locals recommend
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
8740 Gulf Blvd
102 locals recommend
Great for all ages, every dollar supports a great cause.

Closest Restaurant/ Bar

Upscale offerings, new chef, a welcome addition to the local food scene.
38 locals recommend
Beach House Bar & Grille
8375 Gulf Blvd
38 locals recommend

Food scene

If you arrive too early to check in…I recommend heading here and having a cold beverage and something to eat while enjoying the a great view of the gulf. Then head into the Shop next door, get a pass for Pier access, and take a nice stroll on the longest pier in the Gulf.
49 locals recommend
Windjammers on the Pier | Navarre Beach
8579 Gulf Blvd
49 locals recommend
If you arrive too early to check in…I recommend heading here and having a cold beverage and something to eat while enjoying the a great view of the gulf. Then head into the Shop next door, get a pass for Pier access, and take a nice stroll on the longest pier in the Gulf.
Something for everyone here, for breakfast and lunch.
20 locals recommend
Sailor's Grill
1451 Navarre Beach Causeway
20 locals recommend
Something for everyone here, for breakfast and lunch.
Live Music and Louisiana food- hit or miss, but worth a try.
35 locals recommend
Broussard's of Navarre Beach
8649 Gulf Blvd
35 locals recommend
Live Music and Louisiana food- hit or miss, but worth a try.
Can’t miss it- great bar, live music, dine in, take out, sailboat and pontoon boat rentals, beach volleyball, sound side access.
178 locals recommend
Juana's Pagodas
1451 Navarre Beach Causeway
178 locals recommend
Can’t miss it- great bar, live music, dine in, take out, sailboat and pontoon boat rentals, beach volleyball, sound side access.

Local Artisans

Wonderful pottery with local themes.
6 locals recommend
Holley Hill Pottery
7507 Buckeye Dr
6 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Not so small zoo, in a beautiful setting. Lots of shade. Ride the train. Feed the Hippos or Giraffes, etc etc….great photo opportunities and events all year. Especially the Zoo Lights over the winter holidays.
266 locals recommend
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
266 locals recommend
Not so small zoo, in a beautiful setting. Lots of shade. Ride the train. Feed the Hippos or Giraffes, etc etc….great photo opportunities and events all year. Especially the Zoo Lights over the winter holidays.
There are wide, safe bike path next to the sidewalks. Rent a paddle board or kayak and enjoy the gulf or the sound.
14 locals recommend
Sage Bike Rentals, Paddle Boards & Kayaks
8228 Gulf Blvd
14 locals recommend
There are wide, safe bike path next to the sidewalks. Rent a paddle board or kayak and enjoy the gulf or the sound.
Not AZA accredited…but who am I to judge… Anything that gets kids excited about wildlife is a plus.
87 locals recommend
Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
87 locals recommend
Not AZA accredited…but who am I to judge… Anything that gets kids excited about wildlife is a plus.