An absolute beautiful hidden gem of a beach. Came here as I was traveling down from Tallahassee and over to Panama City. Decided to take a detour and I am so glad I did. I was able to catch the sunset at this little beach and had the best time enjoying God's beauty by myself. Thankful I came here and the views were surreal. read more

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The beach was cute and quiet. Perfect if you like the privacy. Parking is somewhat limited. No bathrooms. I believe there are 2 different acceses to the beach. It was a chill evening with the family. We'll be back to chill again. read more

I got online and it said that in alligator point you could have dogs on leashes my senior dog Doesn't have long to go and I want to give him the experience of being on a beach, the smells, birds, wind. I live in Monticello FL, so today I took, him his leash, poop bags, towel, ice and water. The only place that was public parking after paying 4$ to park get my 10lb rescue, towel, leash, halter, baggies, ice and water loaded up get across the road to the path that takes you across the sand to the water and there is a sign not by the road after you started the walking path, it says, no dogs allowed. Between the property with private homes, a state park you can not have pets in, signs with no trespassing, I thought finally we can walk over to see the beach, pay my fee and start walking carrying all this stuff at 71 yrs old was not the day I had planned. I left frustrated, sad, angry and now feel the need to say this was NOT a good experience or memory. Change your web site, move the sign to be near the payment box and by the road so people won't have to leave feeling so disappointed as I have. I will not go back to this beach again, which is what they want or things would be different. I lived 70 yrs going to this beach, today was not anything like what I remember from not too long ago read more

Tony and I went to Alligator Point Beach on the Gulf of Mexico today, August 12, 2022. It was sort of rainy, drizzling with choppy water and high winds. It was a mild 77 degrees. It was very nice!!! read more

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Nice quiet place to live If you like peace and quiet this is it Beaches are great water is brown due to river discharge of mud but that's fine read more

It it's a pretty decent beach. I took Waze to get here and it dropped me off at a funny location. Waze has tend to do that lately. Anyhow, if you happen to use Waze to get here, just drive a little bit further down and you will find a place to park and it would be clear where the public access to the beach is because there will be signs. It's always nice to be at the beach And the waves were gentle at least when I went. Lots of seagulls and I think pelicans were there which were a nice sigh and sound. There is not much around, just houses of people who live there so, come with your own food. I could not find a place to rinse off, that was a draw back. And bring your own shade read more

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Miles of nice white sand natural beaches, much more private, less commercialized, and less crowded than the Florida beaches further west like Panama City and Destin. No traffic at all, however the downside is it is a 30min drive to the nearest store, bar, or restaurant. Perfect for those wanting to get away from the crowds and are self sufficient at cooking and boating once they arrive. Lots of places with boat slips as well as a few boat or kayak rental places. Water is more murky than other gulf sand areas, but there is also ZERO litter here...people just clean up after themselves better. Most lots are private/rentals although the beach is free access, but the dunes above the beach are protected areas for wildlife and turtle nesting. read more

Alligator point is the cats meow.. stunning parks.. show stopping fishing .. all in all a must see read more

Alligator Point - Dont stay here tho - Beaches Near Me - Panacea, Florida

You'll wanna put your bathing suit in the trunk after swimming here. It's pretty, but there are better areas. Water is a bit murky

Located at the eastern end of Franklin County, Alligator Point's protected bay, Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve, encompasses 14,366 acres and serves as a nursery for many game fish species such as grouper, snapper, cobia, tarpon, and redfish. Miles of pristine beaches, an abundance of shallow bays, marshes and fresh water rivers provide great outdoor opportunities including deep sea and sight fishing, boating, kayaking, bird and wildlife viewing. Walk miles without passing another person, cast a rod, catch shrimp, enjoy sunsets, collect shells or just gather your thoughts. The absence of noise and glaring lights makes for prime relaxation and exquisite stargazing. read more

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No crowds, no hotels. Completely peaceful and natural beach. The people are genuine and the wildlife is amazing. Probably one of the only untouched beaches in Florida. read more

We were not sure what to expect here. My husband wanted a quiet place to fish and I found it! We are used to Pensacola and it's amazing water. The water here isn't clear and your bathing suit stinks like death after it dries. But the fishing is excellent, he caught 35 fish in a week, all different kinds! As you can see in my pics, it is a beautiful place but during the hot portion of the day, no amount of cold beer could cool me off! This was more suffocating than the 110 degree weather I experienced in Death Valley. I stood under cold water inside the outdoor shower to cool off. I imagine fall, winter and spring are much more comfortable here. I was happy my dog could enjoy the beach. Bugs weren't bad here. Drove over to St. George island just to check it out and the mosquitos were so bad we left in literally 5 minutes! Also drove over to Port St. Joseph peninsula....there's the beautiful water! I swam for hours. If you're looking for desolation, quiet, book reading conditions, this is it! But if you want to shop or try different restaurants, (without diving a good distance) this place won't be for you. Also, we saw a shark that was 10' in length only about 200 yards from shore. Too close for my comfort! PS, I never got into water above my knees. We will likely return to gulf where I can clearly see what I'm swimming with. read more

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This is a great beach if you are not a swimmer. The water is flat out gnarly. Depending on the season, there are either dozens of hotshot crabs, stingrays about five feet out in the water, or about six inches of kelp/seaweed in the water. If you don't swim or really go in the water - this beach is ideal. read more

Alligator Point - Beaches Near Me - Panacea, Florida

It's the closest thing to a beach you can go swimming in the water it's nice warm and relax on the beach

This is a great natural beach that is dog friendly. There is not a lot around which is one of the reasons why it's a great beach to take your dog to. My favorite thing to do is to go to the beach at alligator point and then on my way back to Tallahassee stop at the riverside café for lunch. read more

Beautiful. Quiet. Perfect. They call it the Forgotten Coast for a reason. People that appreciate natural settings and a lack of noisy a- holes will love it. Water is slightly brackish but that's to be expected in the area. Still clean. Beautiful white sands. Perfect place to sees a sunset! read more

The water is real dirty but the sand is really pretty and there's a lot of horse shoe carbs and it is real deserted but also its quiet

So I am currently on my way to alligator point with my family. We live in NC and its a 9 hour drive. My sister travels from San Antonio TX to meet us with her family - 16 hr drive. I saw that a previous yelp comment gave this place 2 stars. I just have to say stay away- leave this amazingly beautiful place to those of us who will appreciate the beautiful empty beaches, lack of people and lack of commercialized stores full of beach junk. So this is our second year traveling here with our family. 4 adults and two kids age 3, and 2. We rent a house for a week. And what is there to do you ask - well there is as much sea life in the ocean here as the keys. Blue crabs, hermit crabs, sand dollars, starfish, stingrays, Dolphins. Name it it's here. The fishing is amazing and the fresh seafood here is out of this world. Alligator bay and this area supplies 90% of all the oysters coming out of Florida and the salinity count is high so they are amazingly good. We play on the beach, fish, drink yummy cocktails. Evening tide goes out and the sandbar is alive with sea life. Oh and most houses rent for $2k and under for a week. It's my paradise. Seriously best beach ever!! Peaceful, remote and relaxing. If you don't like that style vacation I'm not offended - it just means more for the rest of us. read more