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Carrabelle

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Practical info — Carrabelle

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

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Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Don't miss the 'World's Smallest Police Station'-a literal phone booth located right on US Highway 98.
The Forgotten Coast is less commercialized than South Florida; expect restaurants and shops to close earlier in the evening.
Take a scenic drive along Highway 98 for incredibly unobstructed, beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Stop by the Carrabelle History Museum to learn fascinating details about its time as a WWII amphibious training base.

🍽 Food

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Apalachicola Bay Oysters

Famous worldwide, best eaten at no-frills seafood shacks near the harbor.

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Smoked Mullet

A true Forgotten Coast delicacy often sold at small roadside stands.

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Fried Gulf Shrimp

Grab a generous basket at a casual diner overlooking the Carrabelle River.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Coastal art galleries

Browse local artwork, driftwood crafts, and maritime antiques.

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Marina seafood markets

Buy the fresh catch of the day directly from the docks to cook yourself.

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Carrabelle Beach

A quiet, white-sand beach great for uncrowded, relaxing sunset walks.

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Tate's Hell State Forest

A vast, peaceful natural area just inland, handy for quiet hiking and paddling.

Carrabelle is located on the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle and is the gateway to the 'Forgotten Coast.' The town has preserved its authentic charm as a working waterfront and is world-famous for the 'world's smallest police station', a converted telephone booth. Here, the pace of life is slower, and visitors can experience the real Florida far from the tourist crowds. The region's beaches are known for their natural beauty. Carrabelle Beach features fine white sand and shallow water, making it good for families. The Sugar Hill Beach Area and East Slough Beach Area are quieter stretches well-suited for beachcombing and nature watching. The nearby Crooked River Lighthouse also gives historic insight and fantastic views over St. George Sound. In Carrabelle, everything revolves around the catch of the day. In harbor cafes and restaurants, guests can enjoy fresh local oysters, shrimp, and the famous grouper. The town is a convenient starting point for boat trips to Dog Island or deep-sea fishing excursions. Access is via Highway 98, one of the most scenic coastal roads in the United States.