Highly valued for its unspoiled natural environment, the coastal community of Apalachicola offers an authentic taste of Florida's Gulf Coast with plenty of charm & history. You’ll find miles of uncrowded beaches, an endless supply of protected shallow bays, excellent fishing & acres of National and State forests.

Activities here revolve around the natural environment. Kayaking, fishing, boating, and biking are all popular activities. You can take a guided tour on the River, see the historic Apalachicola waterfront and learn about the role the river has played in the area’s history and economy, then head up river to view the many wild and isolated marshes and swamps or take a trip across the Bay to one of the barrier islands - St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge, Cape St. George State Preserve, home of the Cape St. George Lighthouse and Dog Island. If you should choose to forgo a guided trip, you can always rent a kayak, canoe or boat and forge ahead on your own.

Land-based adventures include trips into the expansive Apalachicola National Forest or Tate’s Hell State Forest. Here visitors can enjoy hiking, hunting and fishing in thousands of acres of primitive forests. Whether you're staying on the beach or touring the historic district, peddling about is always great fun. Bike rentals are available both on the beach and in the historic district.

Apalachicola is both a real estate agent and home buyers dream. The island has been developed carefully, primarily with single family homes from 1000 to 8000 square feet, and residential home sites ranging in size from one-third to one acre. Island homes may be used as income producing rental property or as second homes.