Apalachicola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunken shrimp boats are still tied to the dock in apalachicola Florida. These boats were abandoned after sinking in a storm or hurricane .
Sunken shrimp boats are still tied to the dock in apalachicola Florida. These boats were abandoned after sinking in a storm or hurricane .
Apalachicola, fl
Apalachicola, fl
Fishing boats at the Apalachicola pier

Where to stay in Apalachicola

A view of Apalachicola, Florida from the bridge on a sunny day.

Historic Downtown Apalachicola

Seafood restaurants, shopping and historical sites are some highlights of Historic Downtown Apalachicola. Make a stop by John Gorrie State Museum or Apalachicola Chocalate Company while you're exploring.

Historic Downtown Apalachicola
Gibson Inn

Gibson Inn

3 out of 5
51 Ave. C Apalachicola FL
The price is 4.549.727 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
4.549.727 ₫
5.027.448 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Apalachicola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (721 reviews)
The hotel is Old Florida from the wraparound front porch to the warm Southern welcome. We loved our stay. The bar which is off the lobby is our favorite bar. Great happy hour prices! The hot tub was a bonus. Our room was awesome with marble floors and shower. Walkable to the neat small town shops ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Gibson Inn
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 out of 5
160 W Gorrie Drive St. George Island FL
The price is 4.197.944 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
4.197.944 ₫
5.070.770 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in St. George Island. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (980 reviews)
Clean rooms, nice employees, just seconds to the beach from room! Great local restaurants! Perfect room for the 2 dogs who got to play in the ocean for the first time ever!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Buccaneer Inn
St. George Inn

St. George Inn

2.5 out of 5
135 Franklin Boulevard St. George Island FL
The price is 2.884.621 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
2.884.621 ₫
3.187.415 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in St. George Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (650 reviews)
Advertised with “white sand beach” and property is not on beach. Paid extra for ocean view, which ended up being able to see water over roofs of buildings between building and ocean. Room has poor paint job and shower had mold and mildew in it.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

St. George Inn
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Cape Cottages by Panhandle Getaways

Cape Cottages by Panhandle Getaways

3.5 out of 5
110 Sandlewood Blvd Port St. Joe FL
Stay at this holiday home in Cape San Blas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Beautifully decorated with everything you might need. Clean and fresh with exceptional communication. Perfect location with the general store nearby, restaurant next door and beach access in walking distance.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Cape Cottages by Panhandle Getaways
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Popular places to visit

John Gorrie State Museum

You can study the exhibits at John Gorrie State Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

John Gorrie State Museum

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa

You can take time to visit Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa during your travels to Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa

Orman House Historic State Park

Find out about the history of Apalachicola with a stop at Orman House Historic State Park. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Orman House Historic State Park

Downtown Books & Purl

Enjoy an outing to Downtown Books & Purl during your stay in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Downtown Books & Purl

Dixie Theatre

Enjoy a performance at Dixie Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Dixie Theatre

Apalachicola Chocalate Company

Enjoy an outing to Apalachicola Chocalate Company during your stay in Apalachicola. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Apalachicola Chocalate Company

Reviews of Apalachicola

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A quiet town out of the way but a hidden gem, well worth a visit for a couple of nights.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Small but interesting shops in the centre. Tasty, very large ice creams...yummy!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Known as the forgotten coast whole town has an early 20th century feel with lovely clapboard buildings with picket fences and a lot ot buildings from early 18 00s in federal style.great place to walk around and soak up the atmosphere.

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