Apalachicola Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Apalachicola
is located on Florida’s northwestern “Forgotten Coast,” near St. Vincent Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. The quiet little town of Apalachicola makes a fun day trip from Panama City or Tallahassee, or is a fascinating destination in its own right. Apalachicola sits on a lagoon-like bay that is protected by a chain of offshore barrier islands. The long, gorgeous white sand beaches here have been rated among the nation’s best. The bay and estuaries are great for fishing and boating, and the area is rich in wildlife preserves. You can take a narrated nature trip to the barrier islands by canoe or kayak, or go on a shelling excursion, some designed especially for children. St. George Island State Park is about 15 miles east of Apalachicola. Here, a four-mile long paved road leads through the park’s dunes to picnic areas, rest rooms, a boat launch and campgrounds. Other points of interest in town include The John Gorrie Museum State Park, which was named for one of the town’s renowned residents, Dr. John Gorrie, the inventor of man-made ice, refrigeration and air-conditioning. It’s also fun to stroll Apalachicola’s waterfront business district and see the beautiful Victorian-era buildings, art galleries and gift shops. For mouth-watering seafood, the restaurants in the Apalachicola region are one of the best reasons to visit this charming town.
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Apalachicola Weather & Climate
Florida's Northwest Panhandle between Tallahassee and Panama City is somewhat cooler than the rest of the state due to its latitude and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. There are a significant number of days November - March when the combination of sea breezes and prevailing winds from the north force cold air into the area. The Panhandle also receives the most rain of any region in the state. In summertime, abundant sunshine and the Gulf, along with 58 inches of rainfall per year, contributes to a hot and humid climate. The chance of showers and thunderstorms can be expected anytime of the year, although the rainy season generally runs May - September, with August and September being the wettest months. Hurricane season officially lasts from August through late October, but ample warning is given for these types of storms.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
62°F
43°F
4.87 in.
56°F
February
64°F
45°F
3.76 in.
58°F
March
69°F
51°F
4.95 in.
63°F
April
76°F
57°F
3.00 in.
71°F
May
83°F
65°F
2.62 in.
78°F
June
88°F
71°F
4.30 in.
84°F
July
89°F
73°F
7.31 in.
85°F
August
89°F
74°F
7.29 in.
86°F
September
87°F
71°F
7.10 in.
82°F
October
79°F
60°F
4.18 in.
74°F
November
72°F
52°F
3.62 in.
65°F
December
65°F
45°F
3.51 in.
58°F
Apalachicola Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Apalachicola Municipal airport (AAF) located about 2 miles west of Apalachicola, the Panama City Bay County International airport (PFN) located approximately 53 miles northwest of Apalachicola in Panama City, Florida, and finally the Tallahassee Regional airport (TLH) located roughly 60 miles northeast of Apalachicola in Tallahassee, Florida.
Apalachicola Attractions
While staying in your Apalachicola Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Cobra Adventure Park
Panama City Beach
FL
57.9 mi.
Water Parks
Shipwreck Island Water Park
Panama City Beach
FL
57.9 mi.
Big Kahuna's Lost Paradise
Destin
FL
101.2 mi.
Water World
Dothan
AL
106.3 mi.
Golf Courses
St Josephs Bay Country Club
Port Saint Joe
FL
19.4 mi.
State Parks
John Gorrie Museum State Park
FL
0.8 mi.
Fort Gadsden State Park
FL
15.6 mi.
Dr Julian G Bruce Saint George Island State Park
FL
15.8 mi.
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
FL
18.4 mi.
T H Stone Memorial Saint Joseph Peninsula State Park
FL
23.9 mi.
Saint Joseph Peninsula State Park
FL
25.6 mi.
Dead Lakes State Park
FL
30.6 mi.
Ochlockonee River State Park
FL
36.7 mi.
Museums
Junior Museum of Bay County
Panama City
FL
50.0 mi.
(Children's)
Zoos and Aquariums
Zooworld
Panama City Beach
FL
61.3 mi.
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach
FL
61.3 mi.
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