Hotels in Navarre, FL

A trip to the Florida Panhandle will allow you the chance to explore the unincorporated community of Navarre, which rests in Santa Rosa County and serves as a major community for U.S. military personnel, federal civil servants, local beach lovers, and retirees. It's also a large tourist destination for its wealth of water sports, incredible hiking opportunities, canoeing, boutique shopping, aviation history, golfing, fishing, and much more. Plan to stay at top Navarre hotels, and you’ll spend your trip strolling across white sand beaches overlooking the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, exploring marine parks, and even seeing sea turtles up close from the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. While catching rays all day from Navarre Beach, you’ll find an array of other family-friendly attractions nearby including Blue Angels practice and autograph sessions, the National Naval Aviation Museum, Blackwater River State Park for zip-lining and canoeing, or see the fantastic Gulf Breeze Zoo. Fish off of Navarre Beach Pier--the longest pier in Florida--, or experience stingrays hands-on at the Gulfarium. No matter what you get up to in Navarre, you’re in for a trip to remember.

One stop not to skip just outside the best Navarre hotels in Florida, is the inspiring Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. This sea turtle study and rehabilitation center is located within the Navarre Beach Marine Park and housed in the building of an old ranger station. When the building was renovated and rebuilt, it was designed with a 15,000-gallon aquarium and included incredible sea turtle medical and rehabilitation equipment. While here, you’ll get the chance to see the turtles up close while learning more about these endangered animals. Before you leave, make a stop into the on-site gift shop for a little memento or trinket to take home with you!

Plan a worthy visit to Navarre Beach Marine Park, a stunning park situated on Santa Rosa Island between Eglin Air Force Base property and the residential and commercial area of Navarre Beach. A beautiful spot to spend the afternoon, the park boasts sandy dunes sandwiched between the Gulf and Santa Rosa Sound, plus barbecues, picnic tables and pavilions, as well as nice shower stations for rinsing off and restrooms. From here, you can also rent paddle boards or sign up for a fun day fishing charter right out from the beach! Then, brush off the sand, and pop into the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station to explore this unique beachside center offering marine-focused environmental education through camps and events.

For a day of learning, discovery, and animal appreciation, visit the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge just outside Navarre hotels. This wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation center is home to an array of animals expertly cared for, given comfort and enrichment items along with good sized enclosures. Spend a few hours here discovering creatures big and small, like geckos, squirrels, snakes, turtles, hawks, and more. Take a small tour around the inside and outside of the facility led by friendly and knowledgeable staff before heading back to town for the evening.

Enjoy your stay in Navarre, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Venice, Crestview, and Dunedin.