Navarre Beach is one of those places inhabited largely by people who come and never want to leave. Another portion of its residents has to do with the nearby military installations - Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Naval Air Station Whiting Field and Naval Air Station Pensacola. Navarre was named for a picturesque province in northern Spain. When the Navarre Beach bridge was built in the early 1960s, tourism was born in the area. The bridge allowed everyone the opportunity to enjoy the pristine Gulf beaches and warm emerald waters of Santa Rosa Island. Navarre Beach is part of Santa Rosa County. For more information, take a look at the links below.