Overview
Carrabelle is a city on the Forgotten Coast of Florida. It is the eastern end point of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Visitirs are drawn by its white beaches and to visit the "World's Smallest Police Station".
6 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Carrabelle
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
Crooked River Lighthouse
Restored lattice tower lighthouse. All climbers of the lighthouse must be 44 inches tall. There is also a park next to the lighthouse with a children's play area.
Tate's Hell State Forest
State Forest of over 200,000 acres. Crisscrossed by numerous improved former logging roads. Office address given.
World's Smallest Police Station
Bald Point State Park
The park has such amenities as beaches, bicycling, birding, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming and wildlife viewing.
Carrabelle History Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Florida Panhandle)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TLH Tallahassee International Airport, Tallahassee — 42 mi away. Directions
- ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, Panama City Beach — 76 mi away. Directions
- PNS Pensacola International Airport, Pensacola — 157 mi away (major hub). Directions
Carrabelle Airport is available for general aircraft use in the town. Tallahassee Airport is a one-hour drive for commercial air travel.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $42–$77 a night (typical $64), from 4 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $11 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$120, comfortable ~$200.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Camp Gordon Johnston Museum, Carrabelle History Museum, World's Smallest Police Station
- Lunch Hogwild BBQ
- Afternoon Tate's Hell State Forest, Carrabelle Beach
- Dinner The Fisherman's Wife
- Evening Harry's Bar
Day 2
- Morning Bald Point State Park
- Lunch Gulfside IGA
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
Carrabelle was settled by "First Americans" thousands of years ago and archeological finds have shown that the area was a plentiful supplier of seafoods. It continues to be a sportsman's paradise, offering fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, birding and kayaking opportunities.
Carrabelle also has a long history as being a tourist attraction. In the early 1900s the city became a destination resort for travelers in the Southeast. A railroad was built, the Carrabelle, Florida and Georgia, to bring tourists to Carrabelle to enjoy the crystal white "sugar" beaches.
Get in
By plane
Carrabelle Airport is available for general aircraft use in the town. Tallahassee Airport is a one-hour drive for commercial air travel.
By boat
The harbor has several marinas for visitors traversing the ICW.
By car
US Highway 98/319 goes right through the city.
Get around
Carrabelle has the congenial atmosphere of a forgotten coast fishing village. It is easily explored by walking, including the Carrabelle River Walk. An especially convenient asset for mariners is the availability of hardware and grocers just across the street for those routine and unexpected needs of the boater.
See
See World's Smallest Police Station
Do
Do Carrabelle Beach
Picnic tables under shelters. Restrooms with an outside shower. Steps and ramps for access to beautiful white sand beach.
Eat
Eat The Fisherman's Wife
Seafood restaurant
Eat Hogwild BBQ
BBQ lunch and dinner. Seafood and breakfast too.
Drink
Sleep
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