Mermaid Rock Guidebook
Food scene
An AudubonSanctuary Golf Course through a certification program that helps golf courses protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game. The Crooked River Grill has delicious food from the menu. Sunday Brunch is very good as is the food every day. Generous portions.
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St James Bay Golf Club
151 Laughing Gull LnAn AudubonSanctuary Golf Course through a certification program that helps golf courses protect our environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game. The Crooked River Grill has delicious food from the menu. Sunday Brunch is very good as is the food every day. Generous portions.
A bar and seafood restaurant on the gulf with a view of the water and a variety of boats. Live music on weekends.
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Fathoms Restaurant
201 St James AveA bar and seafood restaurant on the gulf with a view of the water and a variety of boats. Live music on weekends.
On the water dining, great food, live music on weekends. Very busy even with reservations. Recommend an early dinner or after about 9PM.
Rock Landing Marina
99 Rock Landing RdOn the water dining, great food, live music on weekends. Very busy even with reservations. Recommend an early dinner or after about 9PM.
Very good seafood and desserts.
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The Fisherman's Wife
201 8th St WVery good seafood and desserts.
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Waterside informal family Restaurant with very good fresh seafood cooked to your specifications. https://www.zmenu.com/family-coastal-restaurant-eastpoint-online-menu DO NO GO to their website link, the website may have been hacked in Indonesia.
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Family Coastal Restaurant
397 US-98Waterside informal family Restaurant with very good fresh seafood cooked to your specifications. https://www.zmenu.com/family-coastal-restaurant-eastpoint-online-menu DO NO GO to their website link, the website may have been hacked in Indonesia.
We like their Mexican food and usually, they have two Margaritas for the price of one. There is also another location in Crawfordville.
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El Jalisco Eastpoint
260 US-98We like their Mexican food and usually, they have two Margaritas for the price of one. There is also another location in Crawfordville.
In our opinion, the pizza is worth the stop when you are exploring in the area,
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Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza
406 Reid AveIn our opinion, the pizza is worth the stop when you are exploring in the area,
Good place for lunch and one of the few places offering ice cream. The nostalgic decor is very interesting.
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Carrabelle Corner Store
103 Tallahassee StGood place for lunch and one of the few places offering ice cream. The nostalgic decor is very interesting.
Forgotten Coast Barbeque
406 Southeast Avenue BGreat BBQ and homemade sauces. They close when the bbq is gone.
Beaches
Carrabelle Beach Park is seven miles down the coast with beautiful white sand and is a wonderful spot to relax, listen to the waves, dolphin watch, and sunbathe., The water is the color of tea due to tannin from trees in the surrounding National Forests. You will find retro-style pavilions, restrooms, handicap ramps, and bear-proof trash cans. Leashed pets are allowed.
St George Island has one of the top-rated beaches in the country to enjoy the white sand, play in the waves or swim. SGI is reached by the bridge in Eastpoint 20 miles from Lanark Village. The State Park has a small entry fee.
St James Island is home to Alligator Point public beach; another amazing white sand beach. Enjoy swimming, dolphin watching, and some shelling opportunities. Approx 40 miles or 25 minutes.
https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/2021/04/access-for-all-forgotten-coast-beaches/
Carrabelle Beach
The beautiful white sand on an uncrowded beach.
This state park on a barrier island has snow-white sand and clearer water than the Appalachicola Bay beaches.
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St. George Island
This state park on a barrier island has snow-white sand and clearer water than the Appalachicola Bay beaches.
Beautiful beach with Gulf water that is more clear than the St George Sound (Appalachicola Bay) beaches. Free Public parking is available. There is a likely chance you may see dolphins frolicking in the waves and find some interesting shells.
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Alligator Point
Beautiful beach with Gulf water that is more clear than the St George Sound (Appalachicola Bay) beaches. Free Public parking is available. There is a likely chance you may see dolphins frolicking in the waves and find some interesting shells.
Outdoor Activities
Will S. Kendrick Park & Sports Center
Accessible by sidewalk from the town center. Enjoy the walking/running path around the park perimeter. State-of-the-art sports facility with three softball fields, basketball court, restrooms, and playground. Ample public parking.
Will S. Kendrick Park & Sports Center
1601 Kenneth B Cope AveWill S. Kendrick Park & Sports Center
Accessible by sidewalk from the town center. Enjoy the walking/running path around the park perimeter. State-of-the-art sports facility with three softball fields, basketball court, restrooms, and playground. Ample public parking.
Island Dog Outdoors
140 E Pine AveRentals to enjoy various water sports.
offers visitors many activities, such as kayaking, fishing, hiking and biking. Pack a picnic and enjoy St. Vincent’s pristine view of the Gulf of Mexico. Combine it with some photography, birding, or fishing and you have a perfect day.
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
3100 County Road 30Aoffers visitors many activities, such as kayaking, fishing, hiking and biking. Pack a picnic and enjoy St. Vincent’s pristine view of the Gulf of Mexico. Combine it with some photography, birding, or fishing and you have a perfect day.
We have never been there but one of the several National forests surrounding the area; keeping us the Forgotten Coast along with the lack of direct routes from the close NW states and communities.
Tates Hell Swamp
We have never been there but one of the several National forests surrounding the area; keeping us the Forgotten Coast along with the lack of direct routes from the close NW states and communities.
Forgotten Coast Paddlesports
1102 Highway 98 WestGet out on the water and have some FUN
Sightseeing
Wakulla Springs is one of the largest springs in FL. In addition to trails and picnic areas, there are boat trips down the river and a likelihood of meeting manatees. Boat trips require reservations.
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Wakulla Springs
Wakulla Springs is one of the largest springs in FL. In addition to trails and picnic areas, there are boat trips down the river and a likelihood of meeting manatees. Boat trips require reservations.
Scheduled events for climbing the lighthouse. Typically a Full Moon Climb. Check the Forgotten Coast website for dates
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Crooked River Lighthouse
1975 Highway 98 WestScheduled events for climbing the lighthouse. Typically a Full Moon Climb. Check the Forgotten Coast website for dates
he Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, located in Carrabelle, Florida, was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at the camp during WWII. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 for the sole purpose of training Infantry Divisions and their support units in amphibious operations by U. S. Army Engineer Special Brigades.
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Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
1873 Hwy 98 Whe Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, located in Carrabelle, Florida, was established to honor and preserve the heritage of the men and women who trained at the camp during WWII. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 for the sole purpose of training Infantry Divisions and their support units in amphibious operations by U. S. Army Engineer Special Brigades.
Exhibit items include ancient pottery shards and fossils, tools from turpentine, lumber, and commercial fishing industries; nautical artifacts and history, Civil war maps and displays, famous local citizens, newspapers, city documents, maps, school yearbooks, family albums, and photographs can be seen in the work and family life rooms, plus city arrest records, family photos and keepsakes... and an endless supply of fascinating stories.
There are exhibits about the Steamship “Tarpon” which served the city with weekly visits from 1902 to 1937 and the amazing tale of the men who survived the deadly wreck. There is a tribute to our local heroes including baseball great Buck O’Neil and a fascinating exhibit on the history of “Salt”. The Museum is a member of the Florida Trail of Indian Heritage featuring information and documentation of Carrabelle's First People - the Apalachee Indians who lived here from 150- 900 AD. There is a diorama of the Civil War skirmish in Carrabelle when the Union blockade ship sent 2 gun boats up the river where they encountered the feisty Carrabelle Irregulars who were ready to defend the city and their homes. Research and genealogy files are available to the public.
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Carrabelle Corner Store
103 Tallahassee StExhibit items include ancient pottery shards and fossils, tools from turpentine, lumber, and commercial fishing industries; nautical artifacts and history, Civil war maps and displays, famous local citizens, newspapers, city documents, maps, school yearbooks, family albums, and photographs can be seen in the work and family life rooms, plus city arrest records, family photos and keepsakes... and an endless supply of fascinating stories.
There are exhibits about the Steamship “Tarpon” which served the city with weekly visits from 1902 to 1937 and the amazing tale of the men who survived the deadly wreck. There is a tribute to our local heroes including baseball great Buck O’Neil and a fascinating exhibit on the history of “Salt”. The Museum is a member of the Florida Trail of Indian Heritage featuring information and documentation of Carrabelle's First People - the Apalachee Indians who lived here from 150- 900 AD. There is a diorama of the Civil War skirmish in Carrabelle when the Union blockade ship sent 2 gun boats up the river where they encountered the feisty Carrabelle Irregulars who were ready to defend the city and their homes. Research and genealogy files are available to the public.
The Raney House Museum is an example of architecture and the interpretation of life in Pre-Civil War Florida. Apalachicola was one of three ports in the Gulf of Mexico which shipped cotton, grown upriver, along with Mobile and New Orleans when "Cotton was King". The town entertained ships from foreign ports, and was very cosmopolitan. The house offers visitors a glimpse into life in "Territorial Florida"
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Raney House Museum
128 Market StThe Raney House Museum is an example of architecture and the interpretation of life in Pre-Civil War Florida. Apalachicola was one of three ports in the Gulf of Mexico which shipped cotton, grown upriver, along with Mobile and New Orleans when "Cotton was King". The town entertained ships from foreign ports, and was very cosmopolitan. The house offers visitors a glimpse into life in "Territorial Florida"
The John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851.
John Gorrie Museum State Park
46 6th StThe John Gorrie State Museum is a Florida State Park located in Apalachicola, a block off U.S. 98. It commemorates the man who was a pioneer in developing air conditioning, receiving the first U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851.
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General Admission to indoor exhibits -$5
Book available cruises prior to visiting; (850) 653-2500
Historic waterfront cruise - $20
Sunset Cruises - $35 Bring refreshments & insect repellent
The museum tracks the cotton, timber, turpentine industries supported by the river and railroad and oyster harvesting in the bay. The bay is now closed to oyster harvesting due to Georgia syphoning off too much water from the river.
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Apalachicola Maritime Museum
103 Water StCHECK TO SEE IF OPERATING
General Admission to indoor exhibits -$5
Book available cruises prior to visiting; (850) 653-2500
Historic waterfront cruise - $20
Sunset Cruises - $35 Bring refreshments & insect repellent
The museum tracks the cotton, timber, turpentine industries supported by the river and railroad and oyster harvesting in the bay. The bay is now closed to oyster harvesting due to Georgia syphoning off too much water from the river.
The town of St. Joseph, which lasted only nine years, was a boomtown in 1835 and competed with Apalachicola as a Gulf Coast trading port. During its short life, the city was selected over Tallahassee to host Florida's first State Constitution Convention.
The museum, which sits on a portion of the park's 14 acres, commemorates the work of the 56 territorial delegates who drafted Florida's first constitution in 1838. This constitution became the Organic Law of Florida when the territory was admitted to the Union in 1845 as the 27th state.
Artifacts from the original settlement in St. Joseph are displayed
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
200 Centennial DrThe town of St. Joseph, which lasted only nine years, was a boomtown in 1835 and competed with Apalachicola as a Gulf Coast trading port. During its short life, the city was selected over Tallahassee to host Florida's first State Constitution Convention.
The museum, which sits on a portion of the park's 14 acres, commemorates the work of the 56 territorial delegates who drafted Florida's first constitution in 1838. This constitution became the Organic Law of Florida when the territory was admitted to the Union in 1845 as the 27th state.
Artifacts from the original settlement in St. Joseph are displayed
Florida Caverns offers visitors a rarity in the state, a chance to explore stunning caves. While moving between the large underground rooms, one can observe the many chisel marks made by 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps workers.
An Unexpected treasure. Cool air, the sound of dripping water, a visual array of mystifying stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and draperies - this is what greets visitors when they explore the otherworldly depths of Florida Caverns.
These hard-working men enlarged the cave passageways by hand so visitors could stand upright during the guided tours. They also built the park’s spacious visitor center.
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Florida Caverns State Park
3345 Caverns RdFlorida Caverns offers visitors a rarity in the state, a chance to explore stunning caves. While moving between the large underground rooms, one can observe the many chisel marks made by 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps workers.
An Unexpected treasure. Cool air, the sound of dripping water, a visual array of mystifying stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and draperies - this is what greets visitors when they explore the otherworldly depths of Florida Caverns.
These hard-working men enlarged the cave passageways by hand so visitors could stand upright during the guided tours. They also built the park’s spacious visitor center.
Florida’s highest waterfall is surrounded by huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes. Three nature trails that meander around 100-foot-deep sinkholes and the waterfall. A two-acre freshwater lake with a white sand beach has a shower to rinse, picnic tables, and a restroom to change. At the park, you'll see remnants of the first oil well ever drilled in Florida along with remnants of an 1860s grist mill.
An archaeological survey of the park turned up artifacts dating back over 5,000 years of ancient Native American civilizations.
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Falling Waters State Park
1130 State Park RdFlorida’s highest waterfall is surrounded by huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes. Three nature trails that meander around 100-foot-deep sinkholes and the waterfall. A two-acre freshwater lake with a white sand beach has a shower to rinse, picnic tables, and a restroom to change. At the park, you'll see remnants of the first oil well ever drilled in Florida along with remnants of an 1860s grist mill.
An archaeological survey of the park turned up artifacts dating back over 5,000 years of ancient Native American civilizations.
Tipps für Reisende
Bräuche und Kultur
Southern Charm
Get used to being addressed as Miss or Sir as a sign of respect; especially for anyone older than the person speaking.
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INFORMATIVE WEBSITES
Downloadable online Forgotten Coast Visitor Guide: https://issuu.com/franklintdc/docs/2019_franklin_county_visitor_guide_?e=5266358/69108622
https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/
https://www.floridastateparks.org/
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Visit Crooked River Lighthouse Country Market
FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAYS 9 AM - 1 PM
At the foot of the lighthouse. 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL.
Features vendors from the community with handmade goods, freshly roasted coffee, delicious baked goods, veggies, handcrafted soaps, exotic starter plants, gorgeous art and photography, craft items, plus unique maritime items. Special for this market, a flea market is being added!
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Damage from Hurricane Michael remains. Many business closed.
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall as a category 5 storm. Many counties in northwest Florida were impacted by this fierce storm. Recovery is still in progress in several communities and Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City. Calling ahead may be prudent.