Discover Florida's Forgotten Coast
Apalachicola, Alligator Point, Carrabelle, St. George Island & Eastpoint
Explore Apalachicola’s extensive history, discover unique boutiques and art galleries. In Eastpoint enjoy fresh Apalachicola Bay seafood in area restaurants and watch fishing boats unload their catch along an authentic working waterfront. In Carrabelle, play golf on a championship course, plan an unforgettable fishing trip or visit a museum. St. George Island is the premier Florida beach destination and is home to one of America’s Top Ten beaches. Nature enthusiasts flock to Alligator Point beaches for bird watching and seclusion.
RELAX & STAY AWHILE
From a quaint beach cottage to a luxurious beachfront villa, Florida's Forgotten Coast offers a variety of places to stay.
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Sandy Toes Florida
Sandy Toes Florida is a beautiful, pet friendly beach-side vacation rental home on Bald Point that sleeps 8 people. The 1,700 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is loaded with amenities for the perfect vacation. Beamed and vaulted ceilings throughout, wood floors, fulled equipped kitchen, and 2- 50″ TVs with cable are just waiting for guests. Gulf views from…
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Sandy Beach Properties
It’s always a great time to visit Carrabellle and Sandy Beach Properties offers over 30 vacation rentals with something for everyone . . . whether visiting for a weekend, a week or a month . . . we have vacation rentals ranging from one bedroom riverfront condos to beachfront homes and cottages on pristine, deserted beaches with lots of options…
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Buccaneer Inn
The Buccaneer Inn is a motel and conference center located on the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of St. George Island. Conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and the beach. The Buccaneer is open year round and offers a pool with sun deck overlooking the Gulf. Gulf front suites and kitchenettes available.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover the Forgotten Coast's authentic, Old Florida charm at more than 100 annual events and festivals, that highlight our natural resources, culture and history. Click here to see all events
Florida Seafood... Apalachicola
Come celebrate Florida Seafood at Florida’s oldest maritime festival. This two-day celebration offers the best in fresh quality seafood that annually draws thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park. The…
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Apalach Chalk Art... Apalachicola
HCA will host the first annual Apalach Chalk Art Festival at Riverfront Park. Participants will create an artistic rendition of the festival’s theme “Ocean Treasures” on a 5’x5’ square of concrete sidewalk at Riverfront Park. Each participant will pay $5 for a bundle of chalk and a square of the…
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Apalachicola... Apalachicola
The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Presents the Apalachicola Christmas Celebration. The historic town of Apalachicola lights up the Day after Thanksgiving from 4- 8pm. The streets will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through…
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That's the word most used to describe Florida's Forgotten Coast.
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Florida’s Forgotten Coast Update
After Franklin County was impacted by Hurricane Michael, our community quickly pulled together and got to work. After just a…
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WEATHER UPDATE
Hurricane Michael Update: A mandatory evacuation has been issued for ALL NON-RESIDENTS per the Franklin County Emergency Management Services effective…
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