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

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Communities

Midway

Holley By The Sea

2709 Muirfield Dr, Navarre $1,492,000

Fully landscaped executive home on the 15th Green of Hidden Creek Estates. Enter through the home through custom-designed 8’ tall solid mahogany doors with beveled cut le...

5 Beds
5 Baths
609255 MLS

3603 Bob Tolbert Rd, Navarre $359,500

New Construction - To Be Completed in October 2022. Check out the famous Sunburst Plan! This 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home offers exactly what you are looking for. Spacious...

3 Beds
2 Baths
609250 MLS

3603 Bob Tolbert Road, Navarre $359,500

New Construction - To Be Completed in October 2022. Check out the famous Sunburst Plan! This 3 bedroom 2 bath brick home offers exactly what you are looking for. Spacious...

3 Beds
2 Baths
899056 MLS

2002 Catline Circle, Navarre $369,000

Wide open spaces for living inside and out! Throughout this beautiful split floor plan 3 bedroom 2 full bath home you'll find: entertainer's dream come true with open s...

3 Beds
2 Baths
899044 MLS

8821 Kiwi Pl, Navarre $499,900

Kiwi Place Perfection with a Sparkling Saltwater screen-enclosed Pool! This meticulously maintained brick home tucked away on a cul de sac offers plenty of indoor AND out...

4 Beds
3 Baths
609235 MLS

1431 Castnet Dr, Navarre $395,000

This gorgeous home situated on a .38 acre shaded lot with community access to Santa Rosa Sound is waiting for your personal touch! 1431 Castnet Dr. is a 3/2 w/2,036sqft P...

3 Beds
2 Baths
609218 MLS

TBD Codell St, Navarre $120,000

One of the last High and Dry lots in Holley by the Sea. Beautiful Live Oaks! Located in the highest area in the subdivision. No need for massive amounts of fill dirt. Enj...

609208 MLS

8575 Gulf Blvd Boulevard Unit #801, Navarre image

8575 Gulf Blvd Boulevard Unit #801, Navarre — Summerwind Condos $875,000

Desirable Navarre Beach, Florida gulf front condo!!! This unit has all you want for your residence or vacation home, and it provides exceptional rental income!!! Spec...

3 Beds
3 Baths
898968 MLS
Summerwind Condos Bldg.

2279 Palo Alto Street, Navarre $389,900

Open House Sat 5/21 10am - 2pm.Welcome home! This lovely home, located at the end of the street, has an open, split bedroom floor plan with wood-look ceramic tile planks ...

3 Beds
2 Baths
898965 MLS

2135 Nina Street, Navarre $430,000

This pic. is of a similar home, same floorplan. New custom 4/3 floor plan with super curb appeal. Great location!! Master and bedroom 2 are on the first floor along with ...