Sandollar is located about 2.5 miles west if the Navarre Causeway on Gulf Blvd . The Developed area of Navarre Beach goes 1 mile to the east of the Causeway and 3 miles to the west. On the vary east 1 Mile of the island is the site of the Navarre Pass that was dug in early 60s and closed by Hurricane Betsy in 1965. On the west end of Navarre Beach is the Gulf Island National Seashore which extends from Navarre Beach to Pensacola Beach to the west end of the barrier island. Ft. Pickens is located on the west end of Santa Rosa island and offers a great Day trip to see the Ramparts and canons that protected Pensacola Bay and Pensacola during the Civil War Era. The drive along the pristine beach through the National Sea Shore is breathtaking and there are several Beach and sound parking areas and access to stop and enjoy the natural beauty of the barrier island.