St. George Island, also known as The Uncommon Florida and Dog Friendly Beaches, is without question in a class by itself. The island, shaped very similar to a giant check mark, was accessible only by boat until 1965 when a bridge was erected. In 1955 St. George Island divided in two when Sikes Cut was dug to allow boats better access to Apalachicola. Today the Island has become an elite getaway for wealthy businessmen, celebrities and those fortunate enough to call it home either year-round or during the season. ? ?St. George Island is astounding in many facets. It is rich in history as well as folklore. St. George Island, which spans 29 miles and is less than a mile in width, erected its first structure in 1833-a lighthouse. The historical icon was built on the extreme west end of the island where it marked the entrance into Apalachicola Bay. During World War II, troops trained on the island. However, the area's history runs deeper than most would imagine.

In the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, Pirates paraded along the Island, and through the years numerous artifacts from these eras have washed along shore. Rumor has it that the remains of many a buried treasure remain hidden from the likes of the Spaniards that sought after the pirate and their bounty. ?Located on the Forgotten Coast of Florida's great Northwest about 350 miles southeast of Atlanta, St. George Island offers an un-crowded, slow-paced beach life where you can spend quality time with family and friends. St. George Island does offer nearly 29 miles of beautiful white, powder soft sand beaches, great fishing, swimming, boating, biking, birding and estuary tours. It is truly an eco-tourist's dream. It also has exceptional dining and accommodations to suit everyone - on the island and on the mainland. St. George Island State Park beach has been consistently rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States.