Welcome to St. George Island, Florida, the vacation jewel of the Florida Panhandle. White sand beaches await you and your family for a chance to experience the natural beauty of this barrier island. Fishing, birding, boating, beachcombing, trail hiking and water sports are a few of our major attractions.
Fishing
St. George Island has fabulous fishing. This narrow barrier island sits four miles off the mainland with the Apalachicola Bay on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. The bay is home to more than 100 species of fish which reside among the grassy flats, channels, oyster bars, sand bars, and small islands, while the Gulf provides surf and offshore fishing along 25 miles of beautiful uncongested white sand beach.
Dining
Pizza, subs, steaks, barbeque, fresh local seafood and oysters galore! St. George Island and its surrounding areas are loaded with terrific places to dine. Our island dining options range from surf and turf and burgers at a beachfront café, or courtyard dining on local specialties, or enjoying a few dozen of our famous Apalachicola oysters and a frosty beverage on the outdoor patio of a local raw bar. When you’re staying, you may want to cook your own fabulous seafood feast. Just visit one of our seafood stands for fresh-off-the-boat local delicacies!
Sightseeing
So much for the family to do! Miles of bike paths, excursions to uninhabited islands, kids fishing trips, dolphin-spotting, kayak adventures, migratory bird watching, star-gazing and hiking at the State Park, church services. You may see sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs! Stop at the visitor center and take a picture of the newly reconstructed lighthouse, the Cape St. George Light. Travel about the island by bicycle, scooter, or golf cart. The library is across the bridge and a golf courses are nearby. St. George Island.