Navarre Beach: Sonata Ct.
About
Navarre Beach: Sonata Ct. is a stretch of beach within Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, about 1.5 miles from the town of Navarre Beach. It sits on the park's land, so the National Park Service manages the surrounding seashore. Spring and fall bring the mildest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 79°F with lows near 56°F, and October highs near 80°F with lows around 58°F. Midsummer highs climb past 90°F in July and August. For time off the sand, the Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle Region passes about 3 miles away, as does J Earle Bowden Way.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Navarre Beach: Sonata Ct.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–85°F and lows of 41–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan63° high41° low
- Feb67° high44° low
- Mar73° high50° low
- Apr79° high56° low
- May85° high64° low
- Jun89° high72° low
- Jul91° high73° low
- Aug90° high73° low
- Sep88° high69° low
- Oct80° high58° low
- Nov71° high48° low
- Dec64° high44° low
Where it is
- Gulf Islands National Seashore · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Navarre Beach, Florida · 1.5 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Gulf Islands National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:
Hurricane Isaias Closures Mississippi
Park Closure · posted Oct 8, 2026
Hurricane Isaias Closures Florida
Park Closure · posted Oct 8, 2026
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Park Closure · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Florida National Scenic Trail - Panhandle RegionHiking3 mi
- J Earle Bowden WayHiking3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)