Gulf Breeze is a waterfront community that prides itself on its fine small town character, quality education, excellent local government and a multitude of waterfront activities. The City of Gulf Breeze is located on the end of the Fairpoint peninsula in Santa Rosa County.
Gulf Breeze is separated on the north by a three mile bridge across Pensacola Bay from the City of Pensacola and the south by the Bob Sikes Bridge over Santa Rosa Sound to Pensacola Beach. On the east, landward up the peninsula to the east is the 1,329 acre Naval Live Oaks portion of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. As a result, residents enjoy a quiet residential community just a few minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and the City of Pensacola.
There are three Santa Rosa County schools side-by-side in the City of Gulf Breeze. Gulf Breeze Elementary School, Middle and High School regularly achieve academic excellence as indicated by high test scores and athletic excellence in sports.
Gulf Breeze has 18 miles of waterfront and three protected bayous where residents enjoy all sorts of waterfront activities. The City has one of the best boat ramps in the area in close proximity to the Pensacola pass. There are 105 acres of undeveloped park property along the water for a leisurely walk in the woods.
Shoreline Park is the major recreation area in Gulf Breeze. This park encompasses about 155 acres and is divided into two distinct parks. Shoreline Park North consists of the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, facilities for baseball, football, soccer, outdoor basketball, softball, Sunset Kids Park, and 8 lighted tennis courts. Shoreline Park South has over 105 acres of wooded area which extends to the edge of Santa Rosa Sound. Shoreline Park South is the most popular boat launch in the area, only seven miles from the Pensacola Pass. In the open area near the water, facilities in addition to the boat ramp include picnic tables, fishing pier, swimming area and a large gazebo. A nature trail also winds through Shoreline Park South.
The remaining parks provide additional neighborhood recreational areas. Williamsburg Park is a large 3 acre open field park with a tot lot and park benches. Two additional tennis courts can be found at Highpoint Park. McClure Park is a half acre neighborhood park with a tot lot, park benches and play field. Two covered shelters with picnic tables, a tot lot, and playground equipment make up the 1.8 acre Woodland Park.
In addition to Wayside Park, the City has a unique fishing spot nearby. The Gulf Breeze Municipal Fishing Pier runs parallel to the Pensacola Bay Bridge and provides both young and old a source of recreation and enjoyment. Depending on the time of year, there are catches of red fish, sheepshead, white trout, speckled trout, black drum, flounder, bluefish and more.
In Gulf Breeze, you'll find the best of all worlds — unspoiled natural beauty and a relaxed lifestyle. Come and feel the breeze on your face, as you pick out your new home!
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $285,757
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $514,902; Detached houses: $545,938; Townhouses or other attached units: $216,879; In 2-unit structures: $161,121; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $380,831; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $261,132
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 6,609. Gulf Breeze covers 14.75 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 14 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 32561,32562, 32566. Area code: 850
Weather
Gulf Breeze, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 42.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Gulf Breeze is 64.28 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 8.02 Inches.
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