By Eric Smith
Things to Do in St George Island, Florida
St. George Island is a popular vacation destination on northwest Florida's Gulf coast. The island is located seventy five miles southwest of Tallahassee. Visitors enjoy St. George Island's natural beauty. The island offers peace and solitude that often cannot be found in other Florida
beach communities. Residents and visitors will find exciting things to do in St. George Island, Florida.
St. George Island State Park
St. George Island State Park protects a naturally scenic and undeveloped part of the northwestern Florida coast. Visitors enjoy the Gulf of Mexico on one side of the park and Apalachicola Bay on the other side. Sea turtles and shore birds use the natural areas of the park to nest. Fishermen have two boat ramps, and they fish for flounder, Spanish mackerel and other native fish. Campers use full service or primitive campsites. Go on a picnic at the park in one of the six large picnic shelters that offer grills and tables.
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
1900 E. Gulf Beach Dr.
St. George Island, FL 32328
(850) 927-2111
Shop
St. George Island features many small shops featuring gifts, beachwear and other items. Island Adventures is a popular spot to pick up beach supplies, sunglasses and men's and women's clothing. This shop also has fishing gear, boogie boards and bike rentals.
Island Adventures
105 East Gulf Beach Drive
St. George Island, FL 32328
(850) 927-3655
Dine on Fresh Seafood
St. George Island's fishermen keep its restaurants supplied with an abundance of delicious fresh seafood. Eddy Teach's Raw Bar offers tasty oysters, a large selection of imported beer and famous burgers as well. Eddy Teach's has music on the weekends.
Eddy Teach's Raw Bar
240 East Third Street
St. George Island, FL 32328
(850) 927-5050
Play a Round of Golf
St. James Bay Golf Course in nearby Carrabelle was built to function in full harmony with nature. Each hole offers water hazards and wetlands. The manicured eighteen hole course provides a challenge for skilled golfers and fun for everyone. The course offers a practice facility with two putting greens and a driving range.
St. James Bay Golf Course
151 Laughing Gull Lane
Carrabelle, FL 32322
(850) 697-9606
Bird Watch
Bird watchers see a wide variety of birds on St. George Island and in the surrounding area. Nearby Apalachicola National Forest provides a wild and extensive year round habitat. Ospreys and bald eagles have been spotted on nearby St. Vincent Island. Oyster catchers and brown pelicans are seen on many area beaches.
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About the Author:
Eric Smith has been a freelance writer since 2007 and has published articles on various websites. Smith specializes in a wide variety of topics, particularly health, travel and business. He has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Oakland University.
Photo Credits:
Photo by: Jonathan Kendrick at sxc.hu
