Living in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze area residents enjoy a friendly, small town atmosphere, yet have easy access to all of life's modern amenities. Plentiful educational, recreational, cultural and shopping opportunities abound. Located at the tip of 25 mile long, 3/4 mile wide peninsula, and one mile from the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Breeze offers it all. Being within minutes of the famous Gulf Coast sugar-white beaches, the area is a water-lover's paradise. Our mild climate, high quality of life and Southern hospitality add to the attractiveness of the area. Residents are provided top-notch public safety, lots of community involvement and enough family events and festivals to keep you entertained all year. The Gulf Breeze area and the Chamber of Commerce encourage commercial interests, which respect the fragile environmental integrity of the area. Home to the largest national seashore in the national park system, Gulf Islands National Seashore offers natural beauty, recreation and a historical perspective on our area. Residents support and work for a growing business economy. Local governments have made long-range plans to secure the area economy by maintaining a strong military presence, increasing tourism and supporting local businesses. The area's largest employers include the navy, the National Park Service, health care, education and retail. In Gulf Breeze, you'll find the best of all worlds -- unspoiled natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle and a wide array of cultural and employment opportunities. Whether visiting or becoming a member of our community, we know you'll enjoy your stay.

Excellence in Education
Gulf Breeze is part of the Santa Rosa County School system. Santa Rosa is the Number One school system in the State of Florida with the Gulf Breeze real estate area's school consistently scoring well.

The Gulf Breeze area's four schools consistently score well above state and national averages on all standardized examinations, and have earned "Five Star School Awards" repeatedly. They are all recipients of the "Golden School Award" for volunteer hours and enjoy the distinction of being "Red Carpet Schools" which means they are community and parent friendly. Gulf Breeze middle and Oriole Beach Elementary received cash awards from the state this year for their academic achievements. Gulf Breeze High School is ranked as one of the top three high schools in the state, and number one in college readiness. Each school is totally compliant with the Florida Sunshine State Standards. These standards are levels of expectations for student achievement in Florida public schools.