Gulf Beaches

Provider Name	Category Description	Address	Location Description	Provider Phone	Provider URL
Alligator Point Beach	There is shallow, bay water swimming, and a natural dune beach; Nearby accommodations include camping, dining, and groceries	Approximately 45 miles from Tallahassee	Scattered accesses along County Rd 370	850-926-1848
Carrabelle Beach	This beach has shallow water swimming, restrooms, and covered picnic tables and shelters		Located one mile west of Carrabelle on U.S. 98	850-697-2585
Dr. Julian G. Bruce, St. George Island State Park	Offers miles of unspoiled sandy white beaches, beautiful dunes, swimming, fishing, camping, nature trails, restrooms/showers, picnic tables/shelters, and grills; There is a boat ramp, full camping, and primitive camping; Park hours are from 8am to sunset and there is a small FEE	78 miles SW of Tallahassee, off Hwy 98, and over the bridge		1-850-927-2111
Gulf Beaches within 80 miles (Franklin County)	The closest beaches to Tallahassee can be found in Wakulla and Franklin counties		N/A	1-850-653-9419	www.apalachicolabay.org
Gulf Beaches within 80 miles (Wakulla County)	The closest beaches to Tallahassee can be found in Wakulla and Franklin counties		N/A	926-1848	www.wakullacounty.org
Little St. George Island	This barrier island is accessible only by boat	Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve	Due west of St. George Island	1-850-653-8063
Mashes Sands Beach	Shallow bay water swimming	From Panacea, take US 98 south 3 miles, turn west on Mashes Sands Rd, follow 2 miles to park		926-1848
St. George Island Public Beach	Public beach with restrooms and picnic tables; Small playground for children	Located at Bryant Patton Causeway and W. Gorrie Dr		1-850-653-9419
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge	This island is accessible by a short boat ride across Indian Pass in Gulf county; Open during daylight hours to the public; Limited public use facilities		N/A	1-850-653-8808	saintvincent.fws.gov