The Navarre Beach Fishing Pier is amazing for fishing, walking, scenery, bird watching, and looking for sharks.
Navarre Beach Pier is a must visit if you are looking for gorgeous scenery, wildlife, and the perfect spot to see the coastline. One of the top things to do in Navarre Beach, Florida.
Make sure you are ready for the hot Gulf sun! Hopefully, there will be a nice breeze to cool the temperature down.
I highly suggest planning more time than you think you will spend on the fishing pier. I always get distracted by the sea turtles, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and bird watching.
Plus, there are people fishing up and down the dock, so you can watch them reel in their next catch.
Locals and Visitors can walk the Navarre Fishing Pier. It is a fairly easy walk and provides gorgeous views of the area. It is the longest pier in the Gulf Coast at ⅓ of a mile. Make sure you have on comfortable shoes for walking on a wooden pier.
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Windjammers on the Pier
Dine at this outdoor restaurant on locally caught Gulf Seafood with an epic view from the Navarre Pier. This open air restaurant is the perfect place to relax with good food.
The menu includes great salads, tacos (grouper, shrimp, and brisket), sandwiches including a grouper sandwich, a southern-style chicken sandwich, bourbon glaze Smashburger, grown-up grilled cheese, burgers, Baskets (fried oysters, jammers shrimp, grouper fillet, or chicken fingers), and more.
There is something for the whole family to enjoy with a great kids menu. There is a kids play area right below the restaurant with picnic tables in the sun and the shade.
Bait and Tackle Shop
You can rent or buy fishing gear at the privately operated Bait and Tackle Shop including lures, hook, reels, a fishing pole, and more.
They also have souvenirs of the area. Check out their board showing what has been caught the past two days along with low and high tide times.
Some of the fish they had listed as caught include:
- Pompano
- Spanish
- Ladyfish
- Bluefish
- Bonita
- Cobia
- Hardtail
What to bring with you!
Sunscreen - There is no shade on the pier unless you bring an umbrella or head covering.
Water Bottle - Make sure to stay hydrated while walking the pier. They have water and soda in the gift shop if you forget to bring some with you.
Camera - You will be amazed at the wildlife you can see! Make sure you are prepared with your favorite camera. Don't do what I did on my last visit and leave your camera in the car and have to take blurry phone photos of epic sea turtles.
- 1,545 feet long and 30 feet above the water
- Longest pier in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico
- Amazing views
- World-class fishing on the longest fishing pier in the area.
- Open year-round
- Spectacular views of the sunset
- More than 3,000 feet of handrail with no obstructions
Address - 8579 Gulf Boulevard, Navarre Beach, Florida, 32566
Phone - 850-710-3239
Hours - Winter 6 am to 9 pm, Summer 5 am to 11 pm.
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Entrance Fees - Waking pass $1.00 for adults and kids over the age of 5. $0.00 for kids under 5.
Fishing Passes (Include fishing license) - Adults $7, Seniors and active duty military $6, Kids 6 to 15 $4, Kids 5 and under are free.
Admission for disabled veterans and mobility and visually impaired is free.
They also offer weekly and annual passes.
Accessibility - The pier has an accessible entrance ramp and 16 handicapped accessible railing locations.
Plus Size Seating - There are small picnic tables with benches spread along the pier. They are very popular in the main fishing areas.
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual
Pets - Pets are not allowed on the pier
Parking - There is a large parking lot near the pier entrance.
Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center - Right across the road is an amazing sea turtle center.
Things to do on Navarre Beach - From white sand beaches to watersports there is a ton of fun to be had in Navarre Beach.
Navarre Beach Restaurants - All of the best restaurants in town!
Navarre Beach Marine Park - Snorkeling, artificial reefs, and beach time await at this great park.
Andy D's Beachside Restaurant - Located in the same parking lot is a great local restaurant.
These are some of our favorite tours available in Navarre Beach & Pensacola Beach, Florida
Dolphin Tours - Book a dolphin cruise here
Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy cruising the waters of Navarre and Pensacola on a Pontoon. Check out the pontoon boats with slides for extra fun. Book your Boat Rental Here
Parasailing - Check out the epic views as you parasail in the Gulf of Mexico. Look for wildlife and you float high above the water. Book your Parasaiing Trip Here
Jet Ski Rentals - Jet Ski Tours and rentals are a great way to explore the back bays of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Book your Jet Ski Rental Here
Click here to see all of the top-rated tours and activities available in Navarre Beach & Pensacola Beach
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.
Springhill Suites Navarre Beach - We have stayed at the Springhill Suites in Navarre Beach a few times and really enjoyed it. The hotel is right on the beach and has an epic view of the Navarre Pier. Book HERE
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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