St. George Island

St. George Island- Florida Panhandle Paradise

St. George Island is in Franklin County in the Florida Panhandle, enveloped by the Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The 28-mile long barrier island is connected to the mainland at Eastpoint, FL. From their original Creek Indian inhabitants to the present day, St. George Island has an interesting place in history and a tranquility that is alluring to its many residents & visitors.

From the 10th to 15th centuries, St. George Island was originally inhabited by the Creek Indian tribe. Eventually it was taken over by European colonists and the tract was ceded to the John Forbes Company in 1803. The Apalachicola River area saw an increase in trading during this time which led to the building of the original central lighthouse in 1833. Ships coming into the area used it to navigate the waters. Unfortunately, the landmark’s location had to be moved and rebuilt in 1848 & 1852. The last lighthouse was destroyed during a storm in 2005, was rebuilt in the middle of the island and reopened to the public in December of 2008.

St. George Island has been a place of beauty, a fisherman’s paradise, a nature lover’s playground, a seafood aficionado’s delight, and a vacationer’s place of tranquility for decades. From tent camping at the state park to condo, townhouse & house rentals…they have accommodations that will suit your needs & budget. Local restaurants & nightspots provide ample locales to gather with friends & family while mingling with the local residents. Fisherman love the plethora of mahi-mahi, mackerel, grouper, snapper, shrimp, oysters, whiting, flounder & redfish found in the area waters. Hiking, kayaking, bike trails, and bird watching are just a few of the activities for outdoors enthusiasts. The white sandy beaches and lapping of the ocean waves coming in, make it a relaxing environment to unwind.

Whether you are a history buff, fisherman, love soaking up the sun’s rays, are a nature lover or just need satiate your palate with scrumptious seafood…St. George has plenty to offer. Come visit us, you’ll fall in love with this area of the Florida Panhandle. [email protected]