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    Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge

    5.0 (1 review)
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    The Hideaway Retreat

    The Hideaway Retreat

    2.9
    (66 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    Absolutely amazing campground, especially for a cat lover! Seeing all the cats around made being…read moreaway from my own cats during a long trip much easier. They would come and go through our campsite as they pleased, but they never bothered us at all. The campground has a super cute community area where campers can gather, hang out, and play cornhole. The bathrooms were charming, and the showers were absolutely amazing. There was also a lovely private beach area to enjoy. The staff were incredibly sweet. We had seen videos of the campground online before visiting, and it honestly exceeded all of our expectations. We would definitely stay here again!

    Here's a polished review that captures the feeling you described:…read more The Hideaway at Navarre Beach is truly a breath of fresh air. From the moment you arrive until the time you leave, you can finally exhale and slow down. It takes you back to a simpler way of life, where the days are spent outside, surrounded by nature, and the most important thing is simply being together. As a busy working family with four teenagers involved in endless sports and activities, we rarely get a chance to unplug. But every time we stay here, we reconnect with what matters most--each other. The campground is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and the bathhouses are always spotless. The staff are some of the kindest people we've met, treating every guest like family and making you feel welcome from the start. We loved our first stay last March so much that before we even left, we booked two more trips--our return this summer and another for spring break next year. If you're looking for a place to escape the busyness of life, relax, and make memories with the people you love, The Hideaway is exactly that place. We love the spacious sites with trees surrounding you with a private beach. A little slice of Heaven.

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    Navarre Beach Causeway

    Navarre Beach Causeway

    4.5
    (4 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    The Navarre beach bridge is a nightmare to cross in summer if your a local & live in Navarre Beach…read more It's just a small two lane little bridge, wasn't built for mass traffic like it sees today. When I first moved here I rented a condo on Navarre Beach for 5 months till I found my home. At first, I wanted to live in Navarre beach, but that quickly all changed when I tried to cross this bridge every day to the shopping areas, groceries etc., as there is NO commercialism on Navarre Beach. You have to cross the Navarre bridge to purchase ANYTHING. AND in the summer season the traffic is backed up over it all the way across with traffic barely inching even thou the speed limit is 20MPH. It takes over an hour just to cross it, same thing on the way back. If you go the other way, the 7 mile stretch of beach thru the Santa Rosa Area to the Pensacola Bridge, the speed limit is also 25-35MPH & it's usually backed up & takes well over an hour to get to shopping over there. A nightmare situation. You basically have to schedule your entire life around getting to the grocery store before/after the traffic nightmare begins/ends. What's even worst is during the bird nesting season, the edges of this little bridge become roped off & protected so the birds can nest. They do not like the beach goers walking/jogging along near their babies. It's all very disturbing to their habitat. The moms constantly squeak & squawk it's heartbreaking. I stopped driving there. I do not go there anymore. Navarre beach used to be my favorite place. Now there are just too many people crossing this bridge. If you want to make a change in the world, start with the "man in the mirror." Navarre Bridge - Population minus me. Sometimes "Good-Bye" is the saddest word. Will never Return.

    Why review a narrow bridge in the last sleepy beach town on the Emerald Coast? Well, this one can…read morebe considered a destination, as well as a landmark. There is a tight-but-protected, single-track pedestrian path on each side of the 2-lane roadway, so runners and walkers can have a decent workout taking the 1 mile distance from Navarre over to the beach (or 2 miles if out & back). The surface varies from sturdy concrete close to the bridge abutments to metal grates that allow a thrilling view of the distance between you and the water below. Once you hit the island, you'll find some great fishing and swimming spots just adjacent to the bridge. There are trash cans available to ensure litter is kept out of the water. Unlike the bridge to Pensacola Beach, the Navarre Beach Causeway currently is toll-free. That could change in the future, as plans are in the works to rebuild this bridge to make it wider and conform to current safety standards. There is also a controversial campaign in the works to rename it for the 45th President of the United States, but nothing has been settled yet. During the right season (April to September), watch out for nesting endangered sea birds including black skimmers and least terns. The area will be roped off and warning signs will indicate where you can't walk or park. The speed limit is also reduced to 20 MPH. If you are running or walking past, you'll hear these birds loudly squawking to stay away from their babies!

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    Family pic at Navarre Beach right next to the pier.
    Family pic at Navarre Beach right next to the pier.
    Bird species that nest on the island-side of the Navarre Beach Causeway (image from Florida Audubon Society)
    Bird species that nest on the island-side of the Navarre Beach Causeway (image from Florida Audubon Society)
    The best part of the Navarre beach bridge, is exiting it.

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    The best part of the Navarre beach bridge, is exiting it.

    Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge - parks - Updated June 2026

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