Things To Do Index
Things to Do –
Apalachicola/Port St. Joe
When traveling between Port St. Joe and Apalachicola, remember to adjust your clocks, time really does slow down. Port St. Joe, located in Gulf County, is in the Central Time zone. As you come northwest into Franklin County and Apalachicola, you enter into the Eastern Time zone. No matter where, or when you are, you’ll find plenty to do while visiting the Forgotten Coast.
Page Index
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Fine Arts | |
Festivals |
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| Sports | Shopping | Libraries | ||
| Parks | Nightlife |
Movies
- Dixie Theater – shows current release movies on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
21 Avenue E
Apalachicola
(850) 653-3200
Attractions
With a rich history dating back hundreds of years, the community has increased efforts toward downtown revitalization, bringing back the glory and grace of the local architecture. Take a step back in time to a quieter and more peaceful era.
- Apalachicola Historic District – a scenic walking tour of historic homes and other buildings dating back to the 1830s
- Trinity Episcopal Church – established in 1837 the church, the sixth oldest in the state, is a prime example of Greek Revival Architecture. Services have been held in the church for more than 165 years.
796th Street
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9550
- Coombs House Inn – a Victorian mansion built in 1905 is now a Bed and Breakfast inn.
80 6th St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9199
- Gibson Inn – built in the early 1900s, the three-story inn has come full circle, first as a hotel for early turn-of-the-century travelers and now, restored to its original beauty, a landmark Bed and Breakfast inn.
57 Market St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-2191
- Chestnut Street Cemetery – established in 1831, epitaphs tell the history of the town. Gravestone art reflects the historic, religious, and burial customs of the time
Highway 98, between 6th and 8th Street
Apalachicola
- Crooked River Lighthouse – built more than 100 years ago, the lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
1975 Highway 98
Carrabelle
- Carrabelle Police Department – originally housed in a glass telephone booth in the early 1960s at the corner of Highway 98 and Tallahassee Street, the Carrabelle Police Department was the nation’s smallest station. Today it is on display near the Chamber of Commerce building.
105 St. James Ave.
Carrabelle
(850) 697-2585
Sports
The year-round warm weather offers perfect golfing, fishing and boating conditions almost on a daily basis. Find a local course or charter boats to enjoy the beautiful Emerald Coast weather while visiting Apalachicola and Port St. Joe.- St. James Bay – 18-hole championship golf course
160 Laughing Bull Lane
Carrabelle
(850) 697-9606
- St. Joseph Bay Country Club – 18-hole championship golf course
Off County Road 30
Port St. Joe
(850) 227-1757
- A1 Horseback Riding on the Beach
323 Bay City Road
Apalachicola
(850) 653-2098
- Fishing – find information and articles all about fishing in the local area
Fishing licenses – Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Fishing
Parks
Miles and miles of undeveloped beach welcome visitors to Apalachicola Bay and Port St. Joe. Hundreds of acres of national and state parks offer access to nature as it was meant to be.
- Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve – exhibits on local plants and animals, and an aviary and live giant fish tank also on display
Education Center
Market Street
(850) 653-8063
- Apalachicola National Forest – certified as Florida National Scenic Trail, offers nearly 70 miles of unpaved, orange blaze trail, hiking
(850) 643-2282
- Tate’s Hell State Forest – 35 miles of rivers and streams for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Hiking and primitive camping also allowed.
Highway 98, County Road 67 or Highway 65
Carrabelle
(850) 697-3734
- Bald Point State Park – beach access, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing dock, and picnic pavilion. Excellent spot for viewing migrating bald eagles.
Bald Point Road, off State Road 370
(850) 349-9140
- St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge – accessible only by boat, refuge is open during daylight hours
Visitor’s Center on Market Street
Apalachicola
(850) 653-8808
- Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park – accessible by a 4-mile bridge, park offers excellent shelling and access to hiking trails, pristine beaches, fishing and camping. Park also has picnic shelters, grills and public restrooms.
1900 E Gulf Beach Drive
St. George Island
(850) 927-2111
- Cape St. George State Preserve – 9-mile long barrier island separating Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Also home to the Cape St. George Lighthouse, built in 1852.
St. George Island
- St. Joseph Peninsula State Park – camping, cabin rentals, beach access, boat ramp, and hiking. Rated one of the best beaches in the United States.
8899 Cape San Blas Road
Port St. Joe
(850) 227-1327
- Battery Park and City Marina – picnic tables, playground, and boat launch
Bay Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets
Apalachicola
Fine Arts
Be sure to stop by to see local artists and jewelers’ works of art then enjoy a matinee production of a community theater performance.- Dixie Theater – productions also include concert performances and live theater
21 Avenue E
Apalachicola
(850) 653-3200
- Sea Oats Art Gallery
128 E Pine St.
St. George Island
(850) 927-2303
- Long Dream Gallery/Kristinworks
Custom made jewelry
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9335
- William Trotter Lighthouse Maritime Studio
29 E Avenue, Room #7
Apalachicola
(850) 653-1042
Restaurants
Ask for a table near the water for an evening of fine dining on the Gulf. Try the fresh local seafood and Apalachicola oysters for a meal to remember.
- Gibson Inn
57 Market St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-2191
- Toucan’s Tiki Bar and Restaurant
812 Highway 98
Mexico Beach
(850) 648-8207
- Sunset Coastal Grill
602 Monument Ave.
Port St. Joe
(850) 227-7900
- Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café
68 W Gorrie Drive
Eastpoint
(850) 927-2987
- Apalachicola Seafood Grill & Steaks
100 Market St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9510
- Seafood Reef
511 Highway 98
Apalachicola
(850) 653-3045
- Lorenzo’s
108 SE Ave. A
Carrabelle
(850) 697-4084
- Julia Mae’s Seafood Restaurant
1558 Highway 98
Carrabelle
(850) 679-3791
Shopping
Find the perfect souvenir in any of the many local gift shops dotted along historic downtown Apalachicola and Carrabelle, and other seafront villages.
- Two Gulls Gift Shop
106 SE Ave. A
Carrabelle
(850) 697-3787
- Victorian Way
51 Market St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9880
- Market Street Emporium
75 Market St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9889
- Penny’s Worth Consignment Shop
195 Ave. E
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9405
- Twice Blessed Thrift Shop
317 Patton Drive
Eastpoint
(850) 670-5443
Nightlife
Fresh oysters, cold drinks, and the beach – it doesn’t get much better than this.- Papa Jo’s Oyster Bar & Grill
301 Market St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-1189
- Night Owl
15 Avenue D
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9888
- Eastpoint Lighthouse Raw Bar
346 Patton Drive
Eastpoint
(850) 670-1448
- Finni’s Bayside Grill & Sushi Bar
200 Gunn St.
Eastpoint
(850) 927-3340
- The Bar
2531 S Highway 71
Wewahitchka
(850) 639-6499
- Regan’s Pub and Oyster Bar
8066 W Highway 98
Port St. Joe
(850) 647-2800
- Kim & Diane’s Sports Bar
132 Stone Mill Creek Road
Wewahitchka
(850) 639-6200
Festivals
Apalachicola exports nearly 10 percent of the oysters in the U.S., and produces 90 percent of Florida’s supply. Chances are if you eat an oyster in Florida, it was harvested in Apalachicola. That fact alone is ample reason for the region to celebrate.
- St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival – early October
- Florida Seafood Festival –early November
State’s oldest maritime exhibit
1 Bay Ave.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-4720
- Apalachicola Jazz, Blues and Folk Festival – mid-November
Museums
- John Gorrie State Museum – a tribute to the inventor of modern air conditioning
Apalachicola
(850) 653-9347
- Camp Gordon Johnston Museum – a former training base for amphibious soldiers
302 Marine St.
Carrabelle
(850) 697-8575
- Apalachicola Museum of Art - housed in the Fry-Conter House originally built in the 1840s
96 5th Ave., Apalachicola
(850) 653-2090
Libraries
A good book, a quiet spot and time to enjoy the moment.- Apalachicola Municipal Library
74 6th St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-8436
- Franklin County Library
148 8th St.
Apalachicola
(850) 653-2784
- Franklin County Library, Eastpoint Branch
29 Island Drive
(850) 670-4423
- Franklin County Library, Carrabelle Branch
311 St. James Ave. SE
(850) 697-4562
- Gulf County Public Library
110 Liberty Drive
Port St. Joe
(850) 229-8879
- Charles Whitehead Public Library
200 S 2nd South St.
Wewahitchka
(850) 639-2419
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