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Opal Beach is located in the protected Gulf Islands National Seashore area, on Santa Rosa Island, between Pensacola Beach and Navarre. Named after Hurricane Opal (1995) which devastated the area, this beach offers a wild and preserved setting. The white quartz sand and emerald waters are exceptional. It is one of the most natural spots in the Panhandle.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Crystal-clear emerald Gulf of Mexico waters. Pristine white quartz sand bottom. Moderate waves facing south. Longshore drift current. Natural sandbars. Some of the clearest water in Florida.
Protected National Seashore area — respect regulations. Isolated beach with little surveillance. Rip currents. Sharks and jellyfish. Limited access with restricted parking. Sea turtle nesting area.
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