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Explore our beaches, rivers, and woodlands 
Soft white sand that squeaks under your feet. Lush Florida wilderness. Some of the clearest sand-bottom rivers in the country.
An emerald blue sea. And everywhere, miles and miles of footpaths and multi-use trails for quiet strolling, hiking, biking,
rollerblading, horseback riding and bird watching.
Welcome to Santa Rosa County. It doesn't get much better than this. Tucked away in a corner of Northwest Florida, far from crowded theme parks and packed beaches, the small beach community of Navarre offers solitude and simplicity for sun seekers, families, picnickers, hikers, bikers, snorkelers, fishing and boating enthusiasts, and birdwatchers. It's where you'll find the natural side of Florida. Eight of our 12 miles of "squeaky-clean" shoreline, emerald waters and teeming fish are part of the federally protected, undeveloped Gulf Islands National Seashore. Nature runs wild in another 130 acres of beach, wetlands and vegetation in Navarre Beach State Park, one-third of which has been permanently set aside for non-development. When you've had enough exploring, picnicking or just lying around, the Multi-use Seashore Bicycle Trail will carry you alongside dunes, forests and the Gulf of Mexico for a gentle change of scenery. 
Or jump on the portion of the 1,300-mile Florida Trail that cuts through Santa Rosa County. This National Scenic Trail,
one of eight in the country, runs along the Gulf Islands National Seashore, northward through Holley, then into Blackwater
River State Forest, the largest state forest in Florida, with more than 190,000 acres of woodlands, lakes and waterways.
Blackwater River State Forest is adjacent to the small historic town of Milton and acts as the gateway to more than a million acres of forested wilderness for hiking, bird watching and camping. Don't think you're land-bound here however; waterways like Coldwater Creek, Blackwater River, Juniper Creek and Sweetwater Creek make this area the "Canoe Capital of Florida." The miles and miles of slow-moving, tannin-colored water set against white sandbars make them perfect for canoeing, kayaking or just lounging in an inner tube. And their "freshwater beaches" are great for camping, fishing and picnicking, too. Still want more? Get moving on some of our "Real Florida" trails, from two-mile hiking sections to 40-mile canoe trails, mountain biking trails and equestrian trails. Plan your own trip:
Canoeing & Kayaking
Fishing, Boating & Water Sports Naturally Fun Trails Interactive Trails Map Request free "Beaches to Rivers Vacation Guide" Santa Rosa Tourist Development Council • 1-800-480-7263
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Plan Your Trip