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Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center

Rip Current Statement until Oct 20, 7:00 am. Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 11:39PM CDT until October 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL Source: National Weather Service.

The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is a sea turtle rescue and education center at 8740 Gulf Blvd. in Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It suits families and visitors who want to see the animals in care. The one thing to know is that the source for this guide does not give regular hours or the standard admission price, so check before you go. The listing does confirm a special event on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, with half-price admission for visitors in costume.

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Updated Oct 18, 4:42 am. Our own calculation from official forecasts; conditions can change fast.

Weather at Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, today

TimeSkyTempWindRain
7 amSunny57°FNE 20 mph0%
9 amSunny60°FNE 20 mph0%
11 amSunny64°FNE 20 mph0%
1 pmSunny67°FNE 20 mph0%
3 pmSunny69°FNE 20 mph0%
5 pmSunny68°FNE 20 mph0%

Source: National Weather Service hourly forecast for 30.382, -86.861.

Daylight

Sunrise6:51 am
Sunset6:13 pm

Source: computed for the location (OpenStreetMap Nominatim).

Question visitors askNavarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center hours and admission
CountySanta Rosa County
Official sitenavarrebeachseaturtles.org

How do you get to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center?

The Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center is at 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL 32566, according to the event listing on getrelaxing.com. The listing includes a Google Map link for the venue.

The listing does not describe parking. Check before you go.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

What does admission cost, and when is it open?

The listing does not give the regular admission price or the regular opening hours of the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. Check before you go, and call the center at 850-684-3347, the organizer phone number on the listing.

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, the center holds Octurtle Fest. Visitors who come dressed as one of the center's animal residents, such as a sea turtle, tortoise, jellyfish or stingray, get 50% off admission that day, according to the same listing.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

Is there a special event this fall?

Octurtle Fest is a fall family day at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, according to the event listing. The listing describes a local vendor market, a children's costume treat walk, fall activities and games, and an underwater-themed atmosphere.

The event is a single day. Check the listing or call 850-684-3347 before you go to confirm details.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center: questions visitors ask

Where is the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center?

The center is at 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach, FL 32566, according to the event listing on getrelaxing.com. The listing includes a Google Map link for the venue.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

What is the phone number for the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center?

The organizer phone number on the getrelaxing.com event listing is 850-684-3347. Call before you go to confirm regular hours and admission.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

How much is admission to the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center?

The listing does not give the standard admission price. It says visitors who come in costume as one of the center's animal residents get 50% off admission on October 31, 2026. Check before you go for the regular price.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

What time is Octurtle Fest at the sea turtle center?

Octurtle Fest runs on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, according to the getrelaxing.com event listing. It is held at the center at 8740 Gulf Blvd., Navarre Beach.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

Can children join a costume event at the sea turtle center?

Yes. The getrelaxing.com event listing for Octurtle Fest on October 31, 2026 includes a treat walk for kids in costumes, plus a local vendor market and fall activities and games.

Source: Relax in Navarre Beach event listing for Octurtle Fest (getrelaxing.com).

Guide checked against official sources on October 18, 2026.

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