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view in google earthDunes provide a natural barrier against storm surges and high winds during severe weather. These warm-season, perennial grasses gradually create an extensive root system and colonize the dune via underground rhizomes. Sea oats are drought tolerant and have a high tolerance to sea water and salt spray.
Pensacola Beach: Dunes Portafino
What's Nearby?
- Pensacola Beach: Hermosa St Homes (0.4 miles)
- Pensacola Beach: Panferio Road Flying Saucer House (1.3 miles)
- Pensacola Beach: 1212 Ariola Drive (1.3 miles)
- Pensacola Beach: 810 Ariola Drive (2 miles)
- Gulf Islands National Seashore: Parking Lot 14 (2.1 miles)
- Gulf Breeze: Ceylon Drive (2.6 miles)
- Gulf Breeze: Tiger Point Golf Club (2.7 miles)
- Pensacola Beach: Flounders Chowder House (3.5 miles)
- Pensacola Beach: Bamboo Willies Beachside Bar (3.6 miles)
- Pensacola Beach: Gulf Fishing Pier (3.7 miles)
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Tom Roush stands atop a dune formation.
