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Saint GeorgeSt. George Island
Go for 2–3 nights if you want a quiet beach with no boardwalk: rent a house, drive 4 miles over the bridge from Eastpoint, and plan around one restaurant row.
Saint George is a barrier island on Florida's Forgotten Coast, reached by a 4-mile bridge from Eastpoint on US 98. There is one small town, a state park in the dunes, a rebuilt 1852 lighthouse and fewer than a half-dozen places to eat. Almost everyone rents a house rather than a hotel room. It suits travellers who want a low-key beach and are happy to drive for dinner, groceries and day trips.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season)
- Airports
- TLH · ECP · VPS
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Saint George911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint George, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime island; the real risks are rip currents on the Gulf side, summer storms and hurricane-season evacuations.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLH Tallahassee International (About 1 h 30 min by car via US 98; the usual arrival airport for the island.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: there is no public transit on the island and the bridge is the only road in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Street or quick mealPo-boy or sandwich$12–18
- BeerDraught beer$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–40
- Museum or sight ticketState park entry per vehicle$6
- Budget bedBeachfront rental house, 4 bedrooms, a night, per roomUS$350
- Mid-range bedMainland motel room (Eastpoint), a night, per roomUS$140
- High-end bedMainland motel room (Eastpoint), a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$110 · Mid US$175 · High US$300
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLH Tallahassee International (About 1 h 30 min by car via US 98; the usual arrival airport for the island.) · ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International (Panama City) (About 2 h by car; check seasonal routes.) · VPS Destin–Fort Walton Beach (About 3 h by car; check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint George: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: there is no public transit on the island and the bridge is the only road in. From US 98 in Eastpoint take County Road 300 south over the Bryant Patton Bridge, about 4 miles to the island. Distances along Gulf Beach Drive are short but not walkable end to end, and the state park is at the far east end. Bikes are a good option for the flat island roads; bring or rent one locally.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Drive north over the bridge to US 98, then east
Oyster bars, a small historic downtown and the best food within reach of the island.
Eastpoint
goDoor to door: About 10–15 min
Drive north over the Bryant Patton Bridge
Closest groceries, fuel and casual seafood on the mainland.
Door to door: About 45–55 min
Drive east on US 98
Small harbour town; pair with a lighthouse stop on the way.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive west on US 98
A long half-day; better as an overnight if you want to see it properly.
St. Marks
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive east on US 98
Wildlife refuge and a small town; a full day out.
Crawfordville
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive east on US 98
Mostly a service town; no reason to detour from the island.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gulf Beaches (east end)
Beachfront rental houses and the state park entrance; quietest, darkest nights.
Island centre near the lighthouse
Walk to the lighthouse and the small cluster of shops and restaurants.
West end / Plantation area
Gated rental communities with private beach access; check gate rules before booking.
Eastpoint (mainland)
Cheaper motels and a base for Apalachicola, 15 min away; you cross the bridge to the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $140–220 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Rental house, 2 bedrooms1 × 3 nights × US$300 | US$900 |
| Food, local transport, entries4 × 3 days × US$175 | US$2,100 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 | US$60 |
| Groceries for two, one day1 × US$60 | US$60 |
| State park entry per vehicle1 × US$6 | US$6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data4 × US$20 | US$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$321 |
| Trip total≈ US$294 per person per day, bed included | US$3,527 |
Weekly minimums and cleaning fees are common; check
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and rental car excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Fried seafood basket | $16–26 |
| Po-boy or sandwich | $12–18 |
| Draught beer | $6–9 |
| State park entry per vehicle | $6 |
| Lighthouse climb (40 in / 102 cm minimum height) | $5 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $15–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check evacuation zones and storm forecasts before booking a summer trip.
- Rip currents and surf on the Gulf side: swim near lifeguarded areas and check flag warnings.
- Restaurant choice is very limited and hours change by season: check before you drive.
- Groceries and fuel are on the mainland at Eastpoint or in Apalachicola; stock up before crossing.
- Summer heat and mosquitoes; bring repellent for dusk.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates on the island; nearest services are in Tallahassee or Jacksonville. Check your country's US embassy list.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bridge toll, Eastpoint → island: no toll
- State park entry per vehicle: $6
- Lighthouse climb: $5; 40 in / 102 cm minimum height
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there a rip current today? — Is there a rip current today?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint George. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TLH: drive times field-checked, rental-car pickup, late-arrival grocery stop in Eastpoint.
- Walking and driving clusters: lighthouse and island centre, Gulf Beaches, state park east end, Eastpoint mainland.
- Place pages with verified hours and fees (Cape St. George Light, St. George Island State Park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Storm and evacuation fixtures so summer arrivals can go green or be rerouted.