Salty Pines · Franklin County
Things to do near Carrabelle Beach, Florida
A lighthouse four minutes away, oysters in Apalachicola, state parks along the Forgotten Coast, and every drive time measured from the beach.
Community amenities
Carrabelle Beach and the town
On US 98 just west of Carrabelle, facing St. George Sound. The exact address arrives with your booking. Drive times are Google Maps typical traffic on a weekday morning.
Carrabelle Beach park
A county beach park 4 minutes east with parking, grills, an outdoor shower, restrooms and covered picnic tables. Beach warning flags are posted here.
Beach rules
Leashed dogs are allowed on Carrabelle Beach. Glass is banned. Chairs, tents and toys come off public sand from 9 PM to 7 AM.
Sea turtles
Nesting season runs May 1 to October 31. Keep beach-facing lights off or shielded at night.
Crooked River Lighthouse
The 1895 iron lighthouse, 103 feet tall, with a museum and climbs to the top. Open Wednesday to Sunday. 4 minutes.
Downtown Carrabelle
The Riverwalk, C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle IGA and seafood restaurants, 7 to 9 minutes. There is no pharmacy in town; the nearest is in Apalachicola.
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Places near Carrabelle Beach
Through the year
Spring
March to May
Highs 71 to 84°F
Water warms from 66°F to 78°F. The Camp Gordon Johnston Veterans Parade is March 13, 2027.
Summer
June to August
Highs 88 to 90°F
Water around 84 to 86°F. Bay scallop season in Franklin County ran July 1 to September 24 in 2026. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.
Fall
September to November
Highs 87°F falling to 72°F
The Florida Seafood Festival fills Apalachicola on November 6 and 7, 2026. Water stays near 77°F in October.
Winter
December to February
Highs 64 to 66°F
Quiet beaches and water around 56 to 60°F. Holiday on the Harbor and the boat parade light up Carrabelle on December 12, 2026.
Getting here
Drive times to Carrabelle Beach
From the cities
Tallahassee
1 hr 10 to 1 hr 30 min
Panama City
1 hr 40 to 2 hr
Thomasville, GA
1 hr 50 to 2 hr 40 min
Valdosta, GA
2 hr 30 to 2 hr 50 min
Destin
2 hr 50 to 3 hr 20 min
Jacksonville
3 hr 30 to 4 hr
Montgomery, AL
4 hr to 5 hr 30 min
Orlando
4 hr 30 to 5 hr 30 min
Atlanta
5 hr to 5 hr 40 min
Birmingham, AL
5 hr 20 to 7 hr
From the airports
Tallahassee International (TLH)
1 hr 10 to 1 hr 30 min
Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP)
2 hr to 2 hr 40 min
Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS)
2 hr 50 to 3 hr 30 min
