Tony and I went over to Shell Point Beach off the Gulf Coast in Florida near our Airbnb. This beach…read morehas a lot of condos and senior citizens communities. It was free to go to beach it's open sunrise to sundown. There is plenty of parking and public restrooms but no lifeguards so you swim at your own risk. Very lovely beach with some shells. Definitely recommend and will go back when in the area.

Originally we were going to go to another beach, but we wound up at Shell Point Beach due to time…read moreconstraints. It was practically sunset and the day was nearly done, so four of us went and just ate snacks and chatted the night away until we got kicked out. Beach is small, water is blah, but the views are lovely and the wind in my hair felt nice. We managed to snag a table right in front of the action and we saw many people pass us by. Coming from Miami, a beach like this one is unlike anything I've seen before. It's not crazy full of people doing who knows how many things at once. In all honesty, I only wish I had brought a paper and pen with me. It was the type of scene that gave me inspiration to write.

An absolute beautiful hidden gem of a beach. Came here as I was traveling down from Tallahassee and…read moreover 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.

The beach was cute and quiet. Perfect if you like the privacy. Parking is somewhat limited. No…read morebathrooms. 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.

Well, I live close to here I'd never taken any time to visit Bald Point State Park until recently…read more On a Saturday morning the ladies and I decided to go for a hike and I have to say I was seriously impressed. Having spent a lot of time living in Colorado and being used to hiking and how often times trails can be hard to navigate and hard to find I was super happy and again really impressed by the detail on the trails here. Every single section of trail that we utilize was super well marked, clearly able to be understood and everything was well maintained. No trash in sight which is such a rarity and the trails themselves offered such a unique beautiful perspective of a gorgeous piece of wild land here in Florida.

#96 of 100 December Challenge Beautiful, vast sandy beaches…read moreand ocean ar3 all I need for some rest and relaxation. Florida has some secret less crowded areas and this fits the bill. No noisy high standing condos or hotels. Just beautiful white sand and vast oceans.

Best beach in all Florida hand down. It was so relaxing being able to snorkel at the Bay Area and…read morethe entire park is beautiful

We had so much fun! It's only $6 per vehicle. We rented kayaks and a SUP. We swam in the bay and…read morethen drove over to the ocean side to enjoy a snow cone.

We RV camped at St George for 3 days and 3 nights and the service + amenities were 5*. The charge…read moreis $25 roughly for a day and it includes full service campsite which includes power hook up, water services and drainage facilities. The showers and toilets are clean with hot water heaters. There are about 60 campsites and the slots fill up pretty quickly. Each campsite has its own fire pit and a considerable private space without intruding into each others areas. The beach is easily accessible within a 5 min drive. There's long and easy trails to the beach and backwater too which was a lot of fun. Highly recommend for a peaceful and quiet time by the beach.

I hesitate to share this hidden gem with the public, but this place is beautiful. I forgot how…read morewonderful it is to be at a pristine, unpopulated beach. We experienced the best of both worlds because we parked at the area where they have bathrooms and an outside shower. Let me warn you that there are signs about stingrays and not feeding the seagulls... etc. But you shouldn't come here unless you really respect nature. Beautiful dunes and sea oats, long, white-sand beach, wonderful pavilions that can be reserved.

St. Marks, Florida. Late March, 2025. We were on a road trip, visiting the southeastern corner of…read morethe US. We saw the sign for the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, and just had to stop. For those unaware, the National Refuge System (System) is an extensive network of lands and waters protected and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, especially for wildlife and its habitat. There are over 560 refuges, stretching from above the Arctic Circle in Alaska to the subtropical waters of the Florida Keys. The St. Marks Refuge was established in 1931 to provide winter habitat for migratory birds, and is one of the oldest refuges in the System. It encompasses about 86 thousand acres, and includes about 43 miles of north Florida's Gulf coast. About 350 thousand visitors come to St. Marks NWS each year to birdwatch, photograph, hike, fish, picnic, hunt, bike, and relax. We only touched the surface of what was available to do at the refuge. *We stopped at the Visitor Center, where you can pick up maps and view displays about Refuge wildlife and habitats. *We drove Lighthouse Road, which is a slow-moving 7-mile road which connects the Visitor Center to the historic St. Marks Lighthouse at the end of the road. (See my separate listing on Yelp). The road is shared by people in cars and on bike who are hopeful to spot migratory birds, monarch butterflies, and even alligators. *We parked at the Lighthouse (which was closed to visitors), walking around the short paths there, and taking photographs of the lighthouse and surrounding waters. Note that this is a fee-area, and entrance fees are required of all Refuge visitors traveling behind the Visitor Center on Lighthouse Road. Passes are accepted. You can also support your national refuge by supporting the Nature Store, where you can buy field guides, postcards, t-shirts, sunscreen, insect repellant, and more.

While attending the annual butterfly fest this year we had to wait for an hour or more then we're…read moretold it was another 7 miles to the actually lighthouse and where they were releasing the butterfly's. The lighthouse was beautiful and wildlife was wonderful. A big thing with this even was it stated very directly in the instructions no Dogs allowed. There were many dogs there some of which were not properly being attended to. One lady brought 5 or 6 small puppies then when a Ranger explained she needed to get them away from the water because the alligators would come out of the water and take them out of her arms she argued with her that she had already taken them but she would not move away from the waters edge.

Some weekends ago, randomly on a Sunday, we wound up at St. George Beach…read more This beach was pretty neat. We got to see dolphins! I don't think I took a photo of them, but my companion did. Maybe I'll post it sometime. The day we went though, it was extremely windy. We'd have been better off going earlier in the day. Still, it was a good time and I'm sure we will return.

We came here for a few hours in early January 2026, but you could easily spend a whole day or 2…read more We like many wanted to see the manatees which are usually here between Nov-March. Unfortunately, the boat rides were sold out because we didn't book in advance. We were able to see 5 or 6 of them from their viewing tower. They were pretty far away but they moved around some for us to get a glimpse. We were also greeted by a river otter who hung out near the dock and had a bigger crowd than the prized manatees. After watching these wonderful creatures, we took a little hike on one of their nature trails. We only did about 3 miles out and back, but the trail goes for about 10 miles round trip. There are no cool waterfall or views of the river on the trail, it's just a nice walk through the woods. Afterwards, we went inside the historic hotel to get vanilla cokes from their soda fountain. The soda fountain has sandwiches, ice cream, and other treats along with a gift shop. Also, in the hotel is a white tablecloth fancy restaurant. Next time I come back I will make an entire day of it with the ladyfriend. Take the boat ride, go on a long hike and then have a nice dinner.

Another beautiful and peaceful Florida State Park, I've has the privilege to visit a lot of the…read moreSP's in Florida and I'm always amazed at what they have to offer and like all of them this one has plenty of unique features that makes for a great experience. No matter what got you here you'll always discover something new, besides the beautiful kept grounds, you can take a boat tour of the springs or enjoy a meal in the lodge restaurant and even book an overnight stay inside this park now that's really unique - there is a great gift shop in the lodge that is filled with plenty of souvenirs and books filled with the history of this park and the surrounding area. We spent the morning exploring the park and its extensive trail system, it's such a quiet and peaceful place to relax, enjoy a picnic lunch or just sit on one of the beautiful benches and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. I finally got my lifetime park membership while here that allows me to enjoy all the state parks across Florida at no additional charge which I plan to use as often as possible - we did spend a few minutes interacting with a park ranger who was very friendly and gave us some history of this beautiful park this is definitely a place to return to again and again...

Nothing matches the feeling of walking on the cool sands of a pristine beach before sunrise, the…read morenight sky dampens the palms condensing the heat from the day before, everyday creates a new image for those that seek the secrets that it holds. The water, sand, sun and sky have always held magic, like religion for free spirited souls. I come here to disconnect on many levels but also to connect with a sense of calmness that only exist by the sea. Some beaches are filled by the masses they flock and frolic and fill every inch of real estate, some beaches seem abandoned, deserted and sacred, that's where you'll find me. Carrabelle Beach is calm, it's tranquil, peaceful and historic. The "forgotten coast" is the last remaining stretch of unspoiled, pristine Gulf Coast beaches, it's like no other and I have experienced many, for me there may not be a better place to do nothing...

This beautiful white sand beach is located just west of the center of Carrabelle. A large parking…read morelot extends the length of the beach where there are covered picnic tables (power outlets?) and a building with restroom facilities. It's a stunning crescent-shaped beach with a great view of the Saint George Sound that leads into the Gulf of Mexico. Note that the seagulls are particularly aggressive. I was easing a piece of cheese (cheese!) and they were swarming in a very scary way until there was no cheese left. [Review 14667 overall, 167 of 2021, number 1233 in Florida.]

Went to the Rez with a group of friends today and had a phenomenal time. Admission is free for FSU…read morestudents and even if you forget your ID, which one of my friends did, you'll be fine as long as you have your MYFSU ID information. About half of us decide to canoe and the other half decided to kayak, I can safely say we all had a good time. We went a little past the Tallahassee museum & into the next big area, according to my friend their are 3 in total. Although we went so far out, our biggest concern seemed to be making sure that we didn't tip over or run into a tree. If you're someone who doesn't want to do anything that requires physical strength, which I usually don't, there's a man made sand bar and a roped off section that's supposed to function as a beach. Also a few tables for anyone who wants to have a picnic or anything of that such. I graduate in the summer, but I will most definitely try to do this again before my time in Tallahassee is up.

Pretty, very circular lake in Southwest Tallahassee perhaps best known for being home to "The Rez"…read more- that is, the Florida State University Reservation where students and the general public (for a fee) can engage in various water activities.