Area Attractions:

Navarre Beach offers a variety of beach access points, both on the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa Sound, many of which are free to the public. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite beach access points for newcomers to Navarre Beach.

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier

$1 to walk and $8 to fish

Navarre Beach Marine Park

There are 5 pavilions, each with free access and parking, offering access to the beach on both the Sound and Gulf.

Navarre reefs—the East Sound Side Reef (the smallest and most shallow), West Sound Side Reef (the largest), and Gulf Side Reef—the

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center

The Navarre Beach Marine Park is also home to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, an education center dedicated to protecting threatened and endangered sea turtles. The center’s main attraction is their resident ambassador Sweet Pea, a non-releasable green sea turtle. She’s many people’s first encounter with a sea turtle, making it an excellent activity for kids.

Gulf Island National Seashore

Part of the National Park Service, the Gulf Island National Seashore is home to pristine beaches, incredible wildlife, and miles of preserved seashore.

Opal Beach

Opal Beach is open from 8 am to sunset and requires an entrance fee or annual pass. This access point has amenities like outdoor showers and restrooms and is great for a family beach day.

Sound Side Park

is a nice spot to enjoy calmer waters and watch the boats launch into the sound. The Navarre Beach Multiuse Path is located in Sound Side Park and trails west through the island.