Apalachicola & St. George Island: Florida's Forgotten Coast, Apalachicola, Florida

I’m thankful for Florida’s forgotten coast because you can visit the historic town of Apalachicola and the beautiful beaches of St. George Island with your dog in tow and without the crowds. It was a perfect getaway place for me and my dog Annie as we roadtripped to Florida for three weeks in Venice to horse show in January.

Founded at the mouth of the Apalachicola River, this historic community rose to prominence in the mid-1800s becoming the third-largest cotton port on the Gulf of Mexico. After the demise of the cotton industry, Apalachicola became known as the Oyster Capital of the World, producing 90% of Florida’s oysters until 2012. 

Following a ban on oyster harvesting, Apalachicola, the centerpiece of Florida’s forgotten coast, celebrates “old Florida” charm, preservation, and natural surroundings. With the oyster ban lifting, anyone looking for a vacation on the pet friendly beaches of Florida with tasty seafood, Apalachicola and St. George Island are a good bet. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).