Carrabelle Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Carrabelle
bills itself as the “Gateway to the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches.” Located along U.S. Highway 98 on Florida’s “Forgotten Coast,” Carrabelle is approximately 50 miles southwest of Tallahassee. It is a sleepy little fishing village that, at one time, was not so peaceful. It was once the training ground for troops heading to Normandy for the D-Day Invasion, and at the turn of the 20th century, yellow fever ravaged its people. Today, however, things are quite serene and Carrabelle is a quiet coastal community with no crowds, no high rises and almost no traffic. It is known for its excellent fishing in its bays, inlets and flats. It is said that the “fish practically jump into the boat” around Carrabelle. This area is also filled with state parks, beaches and recreation areas that offer miles of hiking and biking trails, and other outdoor recreational activities. St. George Island, the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Joe Peninsula, the Ochlockonee River and Bald Point, are just a few of the nearby places to explore. In addition, Hollywood has recently taken note of Carrabelle – the movie “Yule’s Gold,” starring Peter Fonda had scenes filmed in Carrabelle and St. George Island, and in May of 2004, another movie, “Coast Lines,” starring Josh Brolin and Sara Wynter was filmed here.
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
Carrabelle Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Apalachicola Municipal airport (AAF) located about 23 miles west of Carrabelle in Apalachicola, Florida, the Tallahassee Regional airport (TLH) located approximately 42 miles northeast of Carrabelle in Tallahassee, Florida, the Panama City Bay County International airport (PFN) located roughly 65 miles northwest of Carrabelle in Panama City, Florida, the Perry Foley airport (40J) located around 66 miles east of Carrabelle in Perry, Florida, and finally the Marianna Municipal airport (MAI) located about 74 miles northwest of Carrabelle in Marianna, Florida.
Carrabelle Attractions
While staying in your Carrabelle Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Cobra Adventure Park
Panama City Beach
FL
71.9 mi.
Water Parks
Shipwreck Island Water Park
Panama City Beach
FL
71.9 mi.
Water World
Dothan
AL
104.2 mi.
Big Kahuna's Lost Paradise
Destin
FL
115.8 mi.
Golf Courses
Wildwood Country Club
Crawfordville
FL
28.1 mi.
State Parks
Dr Julian G Bruce Saint George Island State Park
FL
10.0 mi.
Ochlockonee River State Park
FL
15.5 mi.
John Gorrie Museum State Park
FL
21.1 mi.
Fort Gadsden State Park
FL
21.2 mi.
San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park
FL
34.1 mi.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
FL
34.4 mi.
Dead Lakes State Park
FL
37.4 mi.
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
FL
37.8 mi.
Zoos and Aquariums
Zooworld
Panama City Beach
FL
75.2 mi.
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach
FL
75.2 mi.
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