2285 Coastal Highway 98 West - Carrabelle Beach, Florida 32322 - (850) 697-8593


If you can tear yourself away from the gentle pleasures at Jasmine- by-the-Sea, close by you can explore timeless glimpses into Florida's pristine and elegant past.

You could build a lazy day around a superb lunch at either a modest family restaurant or a sophisticated restaurant, or visit Wakulla Springs, one of the largest springs in the world, or linger through the many antique shops in Apalachicola, or visit the wildlife sanctuary on St. George Island. Or, just head out the back door on a country walk.

We welcome you with the traditional hospitality of the American South.

Come, be our guest.

LOCATION

Carrabelle is located along U.S. Highway 98 on Florida's "Forgotten Coast," 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 "Yulee'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.

Carrabelle is unique for its freshwater and saltwater fishing (a well-kept secret of this tiny coastal town) and is a boat lover’s paradise. Carrabelle is home to the world’s smallest police station, The Big Bend Saltwater Classic (fishing tournament), and the St. James Bay golf course designed by the well-known golf course architect Robert Walker. Nearby is the Historic Victorian Fishing Village of Apalachicola, and the St. George Island.

Surrounding areas: Alligator Point, Florida (16.1 mi), Sopchoppy, Florida (17.7 mi), St George Island, Florida (17.8 mi), Panacea, Florida (20.9 mi), Apalachicola, Florida (21.6 mi), Shell Point, Florida (26.6 mi), Indian Pass, Florida (31.9 mi)

When traveling by air:

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 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 has a small airport servicing private planes.









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