While the Eco-Beach Store on Navarre Beach carries everyday necessities, full-fledge shopping sprees still require a trip off the island. A few shops on tiny Navarre Beach sell t-shirts, trinkets and souvenirs. For full-fledged shopping sprees, you'll have to venture into nearby Pensacola Beach or Fort Walton. Pensacola City's charming historic districts claim dozens of upscale boutiques and galleries. A 20-minute drive from Navarre, Gulf Breeze's Flea Market is a popular stop for bargain hunters and antiquers from all over. Eco-Beach Store 8460 Gulf Blvd. Navarre Beach, FL (850) 936-7263 www.eco-beach.com Eco-Beach’s shop boasts a grab bag of services. It’s a juice bar, spray tanning salon, beachwear, fishing charter company, bike rental shop, and surfing school. It single-handedly attempts to keep visitors hydrated, bronzed, and occupied. If that isn’t enough, you can also stock your cooler with drinks and snacks for a day on the beach, or peruse the works of over 50 local artisans.
Gulf Breeze Flea Market 5760 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL 32564 (850) 934-1971 www.fleamarketgulfbreeze.com Fifteen miles east of Pensacola on Highway 98, the little town of Gulf Breeze boasts the area’s largest classic flea market. Every weekend, rain or shine, it draws over 400 dealers and bargain hunters, and antique hounds from all over Florida. Furniture, antiques, jewelry, you name it: you’ll find it here. |