We chose Beach Colony West because the Condominium was new and Navarre Beach is much more relaxed compared to its Destin neighbor to the east. We found that when we go to the beach, we truly want to enjoy the beach and have lots of fun in the sun. So we prefer to keep it simple and beautiful and that is what you get in Navarre - Beautiful Beaches, views, sunrises, and sunsets. If you want the hustle and bustle, Destin and Pensacola are a mere 30 minutes drive away, so you can get the best of both worlds if you so desire