St. George Island

St. George Island, Florida

St. George Island is a part of Franklin County, Florida and is an island in the Gulf of Mexico. It is a barrier island, 28 miles long and two miles wide at its widest. The island is separated from the mainland by a four-mile long bridge, connecting to Eastpoint, Florida. Nearby towns include Eastpoint and Apalachicola.

Today, St. George Island is known for its serene and tranquil setting, where a number of beach homes and small hotels have sprouted up. They range from small cottages, to townhouses to large multi-million dollar beach homes. There are hundreds of dwellings there, mainly for tourists and there are few all-year residents that reside on the island. During the winter season, the island is almost empty.

St. George Island State Park occupies the eastern nine miles of the island. The park has a series of hiking trails, boardwalks and observation platforms. Bird watching is a popular activity there.