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The Northwest beaches of Florida are often overshadowed by their Central Gulf Coast counterparts, but if you are looking for the unique beach vacation then the Forgotten Coast (St Joe, Apalachicola, Alligator Point and St George Island) and the Emerald Coast (Destin, SanDestin, Pensacola, Panama City Beach and the surrounding northwest panhandle beaches) offer something for everyone. It just depends what you are looking for to determine which beach is best for you. If you are looking for quiet, family time and a natural experience minus all the glitz and glamour of the Daytona Beach area then a fabulous place to begin is on the beaches due south of Tallahassee. Most of these beaches are throwbacks to the "old" Florida. Without question one of the most authentic vacation available is about a one hour drive south of the capital at St George Island. Fully half of this beautiful island just off the main peninsula is covered by the St George Island National Park. No high rise buildings exist on St George and most every home on the island offers views of both the Bay and the Gulf. Getting around on the island is easy with little traffic on the streets, a handful small restaurants and shops and long stretches of Sand Dunes for children and adults alike to explore. Many of the homes on St George offer multiple terraces and/or balconies, some offer your own pools and many are also pet friendly so there is no need to leave anyone in the family at home. Vacation Rental Rates vary depending on proximity to the beach, views and size but run from $160 to $260 per night in the off-season and $200 to $300 per night in the high season. Due to the special nature of the island many homes are reserved well in advance of the summer season so it is advised to reserve early to enjoy this unspoiled island.. Just inland you will find the quaint fishing village of Apalachicola, which is where you will find a grocery store and more shops and seafood. The area has been known for its fishing heritage and the village has continued to be unchanged during the past years while other areas have seen development of high rise condos and increased density. If you are looking for something a little different, you can head west along the panhandle and you will find the area in and around Port St Joe. With beautiful waterfront rentals, condos and a revitalized downtown central area this city leaves little to be desired and can be an ideal vacation location for anyone searching to get away from the bustle of their normal routine. To the east is the region of Shell Point and Alligator Point. These two little known areas of the Panhandle offer travelers uncluttered natural beachfront and quiet tranquility. In the absense of hotels in Shell Point a vacation cabin is sometimes the only game in town if you would like to stay in these areas of the Florida Panhandle. The Forgotten Coast, as locals like to refer to this area as is aptly named for this Old Florida region, but it isn't a vacation destination a visitor can easily forget. Many visitors come once but return many times. Personally, I came to St George Island for the very first visit during the summer of 1985 and it has remained a fond place in my heart ever since. There are very few locations that remain in Florida that afford the pure Florida experience of St George Island and the surrounding cities. One visit is all it will take for you to fall in love with the Forgotten Coast. Looking for more commercial excitement? Look into the varied options of the Emerald Coast Beaches. Panama City Beach and the beaches of South Walton all offer a variety of condos to meet your Summer Vacation desires. Splash Resort in Panama City offers a full indoor waterpark directly on the beach. The facility includes multiple pools, a lazy river and more. The Destin area offers plenty of action along with great emerald coast beaches and restaurants. Pensacola boasts a multitude of high rise condos available for rent as restaurants from the trendy to the beach lovers McGuire's Pub. Santa Rosa is more residential and less congested. Families may find this area ideal as it is close to all the action of Pensacola without being directly on the commercial beach. No matter your preference, the Old Florida Charm of the Forgotten Coast or a Wild Splash at an indoor waterpark at the beach on the Emerald Coast, The Florida Panhandle has everything for your next Family Vacation or Couples Getaway.
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