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11 Best and Fun Things To Do In St. George Island, Florida


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The unspoiled beaches of this 22-mile barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico are the main reason why many people decide to come here on vacation, but it has so much more to see and do!

One of the island’s most well-known attractions is the St. George Island Lighthouse. Originally constructed in 1852, the lighthouse has been rebuilt several times due to hurricanes, wars, and erosion. Today, it’s a beloved landmark that houses a museum and a boutique gift shop.

St. George Island also forms part of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, an important conservation area that protects the biodiversity of the Apalachicola Bay.  

Of course, this means it’s a great spot for bird watching and wildlife viewing.

And if you decide to visit in the early summer, you may be in for a special treat! It’s when the loggerhead sea turtles come to the beaches to lay their eggs.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to spend a vacation, keep reading for a list of all the other attractions and activities on St. George Island

The 11 Most Popular Things To Do In St. George Island, Florida

11. Cape St George Island State Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: Leisure Ln Eastpoint FL

10. St George Lighthouse Association, Inc.

4.9 ★★★★★ (131 reviews)

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Location: 2B E Gulf Beach Dr Street George Island FL

Tel:  850 927 7745

Web Address:   http://stgeorgelight.org/

9. Carrabelle Beach, FL

4.5 ★★★★★ (434 reviews)

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8. Cape St. George Island

1.0 ★☆☆☆☆ (1 review)

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7. Saint George Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

6. Bryant Patton Memorial Bridge (St.George Island Bridge)

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: FL 300 Eastpoint FL

5. St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

4.0 ★★★★☆ (28 reviews)

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Location: 3100 County Road 30A Apalachicola FL

Tel:  850 653 8808

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/st_vincent/

4. Camp Gordon Johnston Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (152 reviews)

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Location: 1873 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL

Tel:  850 697 8575

Web Address:   https://campgordonjohnston.com/

3. Crooked River Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (310 reviews)

Location: 1975 Hwy 98 W Carrabelle FL

Tel:  850 697 2732

Web Address:   http://crookedriverlighthouse.com/

2. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (346 reviews)

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Location: 108 Island Dr Eastpoint FL

Tel:  850 670 7700

Web Address:   http://apalachicolareserve.com/

1. St. George Island Lighthouse

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,551 reviews)

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Location: 2B E Gulf Beach Dr Eastpoint FL

Tel:  850 927 7745

Web Address:   http://stgeorgelight.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in St. George Island, Florida! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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