Few places still embody an old Florida feel with pristine beaches, unspoiled nature, and a slow pace of life. One of these places is St. George Island, nestled in the Panhandle of Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Today, Cape & Coast Premier Properties is here to put our slice of paradise on the map by answering the questions, “Where is St. George Island?” and “What is there to do there?” Plan the perfect Florida getaway, and let us be your trusted guides on the island!
Where is St. George Island?
St. George Island is a 22-mile barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. The island is in Franklin County, also known as Florida’s Forgotten Coast. The St. George Island Bridge spans across Apalachicola Bay and connects the mainland city of Eastpoint to the island.
3 Things to Do on St. George Island
Once you have crossed the bridge, you will arrive on St. George Island. Experience pristine beaches, outdoor adventures, fantastic fishing, mouth-watering restaurants, and more.
Your reservation with Cape & Coast also includes $250 worth of adventure gear that can be used to rent top-quality beach gear items like bikes, chairs, kayaks, and beach carts with our partner VayK:
1. St. George Island State Park was voted as the #1 beach in America in 2023 by Dr. Beach. Enjoy the sugary white sands of this award-winning beach and take advantage of other activities like bicycling, birding, boating, fishing, paddling, shelling, swimming, and stargazing.
2. Enjoy world-class inshore and offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay. Target species include red snapper, king mackerel, flounder, speckled trout, and more. Read our blog Embark on a St. George Island Fishing Charter for more information!
3. Visit Cape St. George Lighthouse and ascend the lighthouse for panoramic views of the island, then head to the museum to learn some local history!
Reserve St. George Island Vacation Rentals
Now that we’ve answered where St. George Island is, you may be wondering where to stay. Cape & Coast Premier Properties has you covered with our collection of St. George Island vacation rentals. Whether you want to stay in the center of it all with our Gulf Beach properties or on the East End steps away from St. George Island State Park, we have the perfect property for your Florida getaway!
