Julie White, tourist development director for Santa Rosa County, notes that the area is home to some of Florida’s most unspoiled beaches. “With soft, pearl-white sand and vast expanses of turquoise water, Navarre Beach is the perfect location for team retreats and other events,” she says. “We provide a location that is not filled with distractions, but a calming ambiance of effortless beauty and
ease of accessibility.”
Teambuilding or excursion opportunities include Gulf Islands National Seashore and Blackwater River State Park in Milton, known as the “Canoe Capital of Florida.” Snorkeling, fishing, and nature exploration are also popular.
Coldwater Gardens is a 350-acre agritourism destination with an event lawn and a dining room that seats 80. Marriott Springhill Suites has 2,181 square feet of Gulf-front event space, and Days Inn & Suites Navarre Conference Center has 4,000 square feet of function space.
Adventures Unlimited in Milton offers outdoor teambuilding excursions, group retreats, and recreational programs with ziplining, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and environmental hikes.
The region is about 30 miles from both Pensacola International Airport and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
