Activities

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Things to Do / Attractions

Navarre Beach is centrally located between the tourist areas of Pensacola to the west and Fort Walton Beach / Destin to the east. This allows for a range of attractions in an hour or less. Below are some of the activities that we have done when visiting.

Goofy Golf

Goofy Golf is a family-owned mini golf activity in northeast Fort Walton Beach. We are budget-minded travelers and Goofy Golf fits this nicely! The majority of the mini golf places around the area are $12+ per person. Not here! As of writing this post, adults are $6 and kids are $4 (11 or younger). Goofy … Read more

Restaurants / Places to Eat

Just like the things to do, hundreds of restaurants are available within a short drive. Since Navarre Beach Landing is fully equipped with a stocked kitchen, we generally prepare meals at the condo to save cost. But we will visit one or two restaurants with each trip. Therefore, our list of restaurants we’ve visited is smaller.

Bric à Brac

Bric à Brac is a family friendly restaurant in Destin. The owners are twin brothers from Costa Rica and have created this ecclectic atmostphere for guests. The space is full of items on the walls and ceilings and you can keep looking and see something new at every corner! Bric à Brac is known for … Read more

Hammerhead’s Bar & Grille

Hammerhead’s Bar & Grille is located inside the Sandestin resort area – in a village area called Bawtowne Wharf. We will make another post about the village of Baytowne Wharf – but we’re focusing on Hammerhead’s for this one 🙂 Hammerhead’s (also called Popppy’s) not only is a good place for pub-style and fried food … Read more

Peg Leg Pete’s

If you are looking for a restaurant with a pirate-type atmosphere, Peg Leg Pete’s is your place! Just like the other restaurants in the area, Peg Leg Pete’s offers a full offering of fresh seafood amongst other American-type menu items like burgers and sandwiches. Peg Leg Pete’s also offers an oyster bar and spread of … Read more

Crabs

Crabs (We Got ‘Em) is a restaurant on the beach in Pensacola. You can’t miss it with the red building, the large word “Crabs” and a large crab on the front of the building. Crabs is known for their selection of seafood and the stunning views of the Pensacola Beach area and pier with both … Read more

Andy D’s

Andy D’s is a restaurant on Navarre Beach. It is at the intersection as you come across the Navarre Beach Causeway Andy D’s offers a full menu of options at their beachside restaurant. A number of appetizers, seafood options, salads, burgers and sandwiches, tacos, and more. A breakfast menu is also offered along with cocktails, … Read more

Windjammers

Windjammers on the Pier is both a bar and a restaurant on the Navarre Beach Pier. The location offers a pub-style menu including burgers, tacos, salads, fish, and “baskets”. The bar offers several options for signature cocktails and mocktails. They also offer breakfast daily! Windjammers on the Pier is an open-air, covered patio area that … Read more

Tommy’s SnoBalls

Tommy’s SnoBalls has been a “must do” for us for each of our trips to Navarre Beach. It is not on the beach – but it is just to the right of the causeway bridge on US-98. The number of flavors they offer is amazing and the pricing is just as great. Sit out in … Read more