Navarre

East of Pensacola, you will find a community that has been referred to as “Florida’s best kept secret.” Its twelve miles of shoreline leaves plenty to do whether you live or vacation in the area such as jogging, kite boarding, surfing, fishing or snorkeling. Its beaches are considered some of the least crowded on the Emerald Coast. Navarre is located in Santa Rosa County and in the Northwest region of the panhandle of Florida.

Beach Shoreline in Navarre

History & Activities

Navarre was founded by a colonel in the United States Army, Guy Wyman, and given its name after the providence Navarre in Spain. Its military background still thrives today because of its location near the Naval Air Station to the west and to the east Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base.

Some of Navarre Beach may look familiar to you from the 1978 film Jaws 2. The Navarre Beach Holiday Inn was used to film the hotel scenes in the movie.

In the area you will enjoy the Intercostal Waterway Sound and a portion of the Pensacola Bay. On Navarre Beach you will find many restaurants and things to do, such as fishing on the pier, which is the largest on the Gulf of Mexico.

Restaurant on the beach in Navarre

A Place To Call Home

Navarre is considered to be newly developed compared to surrounding cities. Most of the homes here are newer and affordable. One of the largest subdivisions in all of Northwest Florida is located in Navarre. Holly by the Sea was established in 1972 and has near five thousand property owners associated with the subdivision.

Many of the residents of Navarre travel on average around thirty miles to cities like Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach to work and attend school.

If you are looking for a much desired beach community to live within, Navarre is for you. Its location makes it a great place to find quiet and serenity, but also a place that is close enough to major cities to always give you the option of more things to do.

Where I Live: The Emerald Coast

Local Favorites: Restaurants in Navarre

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Communities

Midway

Holley By The Sea

8326 New Orleans Court, Navarre $290,000

Welcome home to Riverview Estates! Your new home sits on a quiet cul de sac surrounded by newly constructed homes. As you drive up to your new home, your house is first o...

4 Beds
2 Baths
857763 MLS

7602 Pepperwood St, Navarre $419,000

Showcase home with four bedroom, two bath , split plan with office and dining room, breakfast nook in Woodmont Estates in Holley by the Sea! Large corner lot with profess...

4 Beds
2 Baths
580031 MLS

8136 Hartington Drive, Navarre $278,000

Check out this gorgeous East Navarre home conveniently located close to military bases, the beach, restaurants, and schools. *Brand new roof being installed in November!*...

4 Beds
2 Baths
857719 MLS

6685 Fairmont Street, Navarre $182,000

Only $182K in Navarre! This home has a nice open floor plan and a large back yard. Throw some paint up and put the flooring in and you're ready to live with a great month...

3 Beds
2 Baths
857710 MLS

9439 Pine Lily Court, Navarre $249,700

Clean and Move-in-Ready! Seller has just installed fresh carpet in the Bedrooms. Other rooms have easy maintenance Laminate & Tile. This Beautiful 3/2/2 home has an up...

4 Beds
2 Baths
857703 MLS

8103 Fourth St, Navarre $282,500

Welcome to this beautiful home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on a quarter acre lot conveniently located to local schools, shopping and dining, Navarre's stunning beac...

4 Beds
2 Baths
580004 MLS

1717 Sound Haven Court, Navarre $259,900

NEW CONSTRUCTION!! Luxury craftsman type townhomes are under construction now. Built to the latest building and energy codes. The location is central to both Hurlburt as ...

3 Beds
3 Baths
857666 MLS

1715 Sound Haven Court, Navarre $261,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION!! End Unit! Luxury craftsman type townhomes are under construction now. Built to the latest building and energy codes. The location is central to both Hu...

3 Beds
3 Baths
857665 MLS

8103 Fourth Street, Navarre $282,500

Welcome to this beautiful home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on a quarter acre lot conveniently located to local schools, shopping and dining, Navarre's stunning beac...

4 Beds
2 Baths
857657 MLS

2350 Crescent Wood Rd, Navarre $246,500

The moment you step through the front door, you will fall in love with this UNIQUE home! Nestled on a quiet, dead end street, this High and Dry property is just over a qu...