With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Gulf Breeze area is an outdoor lover's dream. The miles of unspoiled beaches within Gulf Islands National Seashore offer a calmness and regeneration from life's hectic pace. Sunbathing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, surfing and beachcombing await you. For the more active types, all sorts of watercraft are available for rent, along with deep sea fishing charters. Local rental shops also offer sailing, surfing and kayaking lessons, and will have the most inexperienced visitor navigating our waters in no time at all.
Fishing is available from several fishing piers.
No fishing license is required when fishing from piers. Competitive fishing tournaments and rodeos abound. Back to Top The Parks With the Canoeing Capital of Florida close by in Milton, freshwater enthusiasts have abundant opportunities for recreation. Blackwater, Sweetwater and Coldwater Rivers are aptly named rivers to challenge you. Blackwater River State Forest is the largest state forest in Florida, with more than 183,000 acres of woodlands, lakes and streams.