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.

The best place to spend a day. Made up of Opal beach, Ft Pickens and other federal parks in the…read morePanhandle, the parks offer various activities.

This is a beautiful strip of protected land that is simply breathtaking, if there is anything here…read moreto complain about well you're focusing on things that most would never consider to be a problem. The miles of paved highway is surrounded with white sugar sand beaches and towering dunes and beautiful water with lots of parking and not so many people at least the day of our visit. I guess this would be considered a barrier island but regardless of its designation it's one of the most beautiful stretch of beaches that I've come across and I've seen plenty - if you're planning a visit be prepared to spend the day the memories you make here will last you a lifetime, there aren't a lot of amenities if you consider the vastness of this place and please pack out everything you pack in this is one of the most pristine pieces of land I've visited and deserves the respect from all that visit. If there is such a thing as a bucket list item this definitely qualifies and if you're lucky enough to be able to spend some time here just do it - it exceeded all my expectations and I hope to return again soon...

A nice community dog park for large dogs. We are from out of town and have taken our golden…read moreretriever three times to the park. It has a covered shelter, concrete patio, dog water bowls and bench seating. Tall fence which is nice for ball throwing and playing fetch. We have met several locals and their well behaved dogs. The owners have been friendly and respectful. The park is clean and well maintained.

Perfect spot for our little guy to run! We are renting on Navarre Beach and all the sand and…read moresticker bushes are a nightmare to walk him. We found this on the mainland and it was very close and very clean! There are two separate dog parks... Small runs for both, but we have small Yorkie-Poo. Someone with bigger dog might want larger.

We came to the area to visit friends who live here and they brought us to Navarre Beach a couple of…read moredays. We'd never heard of Navarre Beach, but we definitely enjoyed visiting it! We really liked that it wasn't very touristy (tourists are the WORST! Especially when they act like tourists!!) The beach was very clean and there were even public restrooms in the places we went and those were clean too. Something fun about the beach is that the home of the Blue Angels is nearby, so they do fly overs at this beach when returning home - this is awesome!! Definitely would like to return!!!

Seas the day at Navarre Beach! Beautiful white sand, a wide open bay and the Gulf of Mexico makes…read morefor a perfect vacation. Navarre Beach has been my family's destination for years. It's in a quiet, sleepy neighborhood, and the beach is clean. There is a pier for fishing and walking and a few restaurants near the beach. Not much else but townhomes, condos and houses.

Great beach, free to enter, tons of shells to collect. A lot of room to relax and set up chairs or…read morea blanket and just hang out. I will be back to collect more shells!

The Navarre Pier is always an exhilarating and gorgeous stop. It does not disappoint…read more We have seen sea turtles and dolphins here. It was my first time ever seeing sea turtles in the wild. Incredible! We frequently see jellyfish floating around. Some days are calm and gentle seas. Another day we witnessed a storm role in. Most recently, the gulf was rocking! Big swells and waves, so reminiscent of the Atlantic. The end of the pier is always busy with fisherman casting lines and families catching together. It's a clear tradition for many people. It's energetic and fun to watch. $1 to walk the pier is worth it. I imagine they use it to maintain the pier because this concrete beast is substantial. Take a walk down the longest pier in the gulf!

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!

Opal beach is by far my most favorite beach in the Pensacola and not as over crowded as some…read moreothers. Opal beach offers two 'entrances' one is free but doesn't have any facilities. The other is part of the file islands national seashore and charges a small entry fee per car. Big plus: military ID card holders enter for free. This one has gazebos, bbq grills and facilities. What I absolutely love is how clean this beach is and the clear blue water. It's a perfect place to chill.

You can purchase entry either here or at Ft. Pickens and have 7 days of entry to both. Restrooms,…read moreoutdoor showers, pristine beaches. It is ideally located between Navarre and Pensacola Beach. White sand. We did not find a lot of shell variety here.

What a beautiful beach! The white sand and warm water made for a perfect day. The waves were gentle…read moreenough to enjoy swimming and relaxing. Just a heads up: pups have to be leashed, and the dog-friendly area is a bit small--maybe 50-70 yards wide. Still, a lovely spot to enjoy the sun and surf!

Great place to spend time with your pooch and socialize them with other dogs. Everyone has been…read moresuper nice that we have met there . My only complaint is that there is no restroom or shower facilities. There is one porta potty but that's it. Otherwise the beach is pristine and the pet owners all respect the leave only your footprints rule.