Started By
Message

How does Navarre Beach compare to Orange Beach?

Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:18 am
Posted by Stingy
TN
Member since Mar 2014
1907 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:18 am
We usually vacation in Orange Beach because of the small crowds and family atmosphere. It's also a convenient location.

Navarre Beach looks to not be as convenient to restaurants and shopping but is it family friendly? Less of a party crowd than PCB or Destin?

Any other info. about Navarre Beach is appreciated.
Posted by ColoradoAg03
Denver, CO
Member since Oct 2012
6183 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:19 am to
Quieter, less trashy.

AKA perfect for families.

ETA: easy drive to Gulfarium Marine Park in Fort Walton to take the kids for a half a day.
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 9:21 am
Posted by BigDroop
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jun 2008
658 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:20 am to
Very family friendly. Mostly rent houses. Beaches arent very busy either
Posted by stapuffmarshy
lower 9
Member since Apr 2010
17507 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:20 am to
I was in Jaws 2 when they filmed it at the holidome in Navarre.

Back then it was a oasis. Nothing there but that hotel. I'm sure it's better than the Bama beaches
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:20 am to
if you think OB is nice, you'll think you're on the French Riviera in Navarre
Posted by BowDownToLSU
Livingston louisiana
Member since Feb 2010
19259 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:20 am to
Navarre definitely more family friendly
Posted by Sir Drinksalot
Member since Aug 2005
16745 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:21 am to
Orange beach does not have small crowds.
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
35388 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:21 am to
Do you want to go to a beach? Yeah?


Pick one from OB to 30a. Don’t worry about what all the other people there are doing and you’ll have a much better time


ETA: meant for OP
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 9:25 am
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21924 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:23 am to
Navarre Beach doesn't have much, it's much more quieter and less packed than Orange Beach. With that said, I rather it.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89951 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:23 am to
You can go to the state park and get completely away from anyone else and have the beach to yourself.
Posted by GOON
Fantasy Land
Member since Mar 2008
7399 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:27 am to
Navarra Beach is awesome. Close enough to Destin to go check out touristy stuff, but quiet and not crowded.

Take the kids to Big Kahunas water park - loved that place as a kid.
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Atlanta, GA
Member since Sep 2017
12856 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:28 am to
Don't go to Gulf Shores. We will be taking that bitch over in a couple of weeks.
Posted by Roll Tide Ravens
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2015
42557 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:28 am to
I find it interesting that there are always a few LSU fans who bash the AL Gulf Coast. I see a lot of your brethren there every summer repping purple and gold.

Also, the Ft. Morgan area is a great place to stay. Much more secluded (mostly beach houses except for a couple of condo complexes) but only a 15 minute drive back to Gulf Shores. Only “complaint” about it is that you can see natural gas rigs, but they are all several miles off of the coast.
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 9:31 am
Posted by Thib-a-doe Tiger
Member since Nov 2012
35388 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:30 am to
quote:

Also, the Ft. Morgan area is a great place to stay. Much more secluded (mostly beach houses except for a couple of condo complexes) but only a 15 minute drive back to Gulf Shores.




Nah baw. Phoenix west 2 is in the goat location
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 9:32 am
Posted by GusMcRae
Deep in the heart...
Member since Oct 2008
3238 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:31 am to
I really like Navarre Beach. Just west of there is a long stretch of completely undeveloped beachfront. It’s a preserve/park: Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pack up some chairs and an ice chest and pick your spot. You can find complete isolation... your own private beach.

It’s like that almost all the way to Pensacola Beach.

Ft. Walton and PCB are easy drives from Navarre.

Juana’s Pagodas is a good spot for cocktails and casual dining.
Posted by Stingy
TN
Member since Mar 2014
1907 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:36 am to
Thanks for the great info. And for the record we go to OB every year for spring break in late March, so thats what I mean by quiet.
Posted by ColoradoAg03
Denver, CO
Member since Oct 2012
6183 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:37 am to
quote:

Juana’s Pagodas is a good spot for cocktails and casual dining.



and volleyball
Posted by Placebeaux
Bobby Fischer Fan Club President
Member since Jun 2008
51852 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:40 am to
The Holidome GOAT RIP

Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6141 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:40 am to
Sand and water just as nice as Destin but nothing to do on that side of the bridge outside of the beach.

If you're looking for a quiet beach and minimal traffic, you will love it.
Posted by Grit-Eating Shin
You're an Idiot
Member since May 2013
8433 posts
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:42 am to
I love Navarre. I really like how it's separated from the main drag. It keeps it nice & quite.

The only problem is that the seaweed can sometimes get stuck at the shore for days at a time. Someone told me that they did some dredging after Ivan to rehab the sand dunes, and that caused a sort of bowl effect in the water immediately off the shore. It can be pretty thick when it gets stuck like that, and of course there are plenty of jelly fish that get stuck with it.

Pensacola is really nice, particularly the eastern side of the island, which is very quiet. I've never really had that problem with seaweed there.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 4Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram