Where is Florida's Forgotten Coast?
It's on the Florida Panhandle along the Gulf of Mexico, mostly in Franklin and Gulf counties. Towns include Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Apalachicola and St. George Island, with US 98 running along the coast.
Why is Apalachicola known for oysters?
Fresh water from the Apalachicola River mixes with salt water in the bay, which makes ideal conditions for oysters. The bay once supplied more than 90 percent of Florida's oysters.
Can you still get Apalachicola oysters?
Yes. The bay was closed to wild oyster harvest in 2020 and reopened for a limited season in January and February 2026. FWC set the next season for October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, with smaller limits.
What is tupelo honey and where does it come from?
It's honey made from the blossoms of white tupelo trees in the Apalachicola River basin. Wewahitchka, inland in Gulf County, is the center of it and holds a Tupelo Honey Festival every May.
What is the World's Smallest Police Station?
It's a phone booth in Carrabelle that has served as the town's police call box since 1963. A replica stands on US 98, and the booth now works more as a small piece of history than a working office.
