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Saint George Island State Park

St. George Island, FL
850-927-2111
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Camping, Kayaking
Traveller Description: St. George Island State Park Located on the East End of St. George Island is the beautiful Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island, FL State Park. Here... more »
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Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We didn't walk up the lighthouse - blazing hot when we visited in May - but the white sand beach is beautiful.

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Frankfort Ky
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

If you just wanted to poke around and see the park, skip it. The entry fee is reasonable IF you are going to use the park, i.e. picnic, camp, swim, hike, etc. Not worth the drive out there for just sightseeing

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Morgantown, West Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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These beaches are so beautiful, quiet, and overall just perfect. Great in all ways, and generally superior shelling, too. Even when we stay on the opposite end of the island, we make time to visit here for a few hours to go for a sunset shell walk every few days. It is really beautiful and perfect. When we have come... More

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California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

We rented bikes and rode down the island, against a stiff breeze. It was probably about 4 miles from center of town. We were hot and sweaty when we got there but there was a lovely shade structure where we parked ourselves before jumping into the sea for a much needed swim. It was quite lovely and very relaxing.

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Tallahassee, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The state park was not relaxing very noisy, there was a helicoper keep buzzing the beach. People on the beach keep looking into out out tent. The beach was dirty and it was smelly.

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Oldsmar
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252 reviews 252 reviews
Reviews in 115 cities Reviews in 115 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Absolutely beautiful sugar-sand beaches that are easily accessible by boardwalks over the sand dunes. There are few shells or rocks making it a great beach for walking along the shoreline. Plus smooth sand bottom all the way out into the water for fun playing along the shore and easily wading out to the deeper water. The water is clear and... More

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Tallahassee
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Gets you away from the crowds in the main part of the island although not many areas are "too" crowded. The beach is beautiful, the fact that you can camp at designated area in the state park is great, we want to move to St. George Island. It's one of our favorite places to visit.

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Hosford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Beautiful beaches with the advantages of a park. A must see on the Florida coast.

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unguidedmissal
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

You'll not find much better beaches than here and, especially if you stay away from the (very nice, covered, bath rooms, showered) picnic pavilions are mostly deserted. If you have an appropriate vehicle and there aren't too many people already there (limited day passes) you can go down to East End which is the (obviously) east end of the island.... More

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Panama City
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The beaches are beautiful. The facilities were rebuilt several years ago including the campground and everything is very nice. Lovely and peaceful place to visit.

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