Good morning. You don’t need a long plan to catch a good sunset on St. George. One beach access, a short walk, and enough time before it gets dark is enough.

Inside this issue: One easy sunset on St. George Island.

Photo Credit FOMO Photography 

The east end of St. George Island State Park is the simplest place to watch the sun go down without a full beach day. The sand is wide, the parking is close to the access points, and there is almost nothing else to pull your attention.

Drive to the park (1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive). Entry is $6 per vehicle. Park at one of the first beach access points you reach. Walk a short distance toward the water. The beach faces west enough that the light drops across the Gulf, and the lack of buildings keeps the horizon clear.

Go about 45–60 minutes before sunset. The park closes at sunset, so you need enough time to walk back to the car without rushing. There is no food inside the gate. Bring water.

One practical note: the campground is still closed for renovations, so this is day use only. Pets are not allowed on the beach.

Source: Florida State Parks: St. George Island

Friday

🎃 SGI Lighthouse Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular – Free candy stations and costumes at Lighthouse Park. 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Saturday

🌽 Apalachicola Farmers Market – Local seafood, produce, honey, and baked goods at 133 Avenue E. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

🐶 Spooky Pooches Howl-O-Ween – Free trick-or-treat stroll and adoption event at Riverfront Park. Costumes welcome. Noon–4 p.m.

Dates and times may change. Verify before you go.

Thursday

76 🌡️ 60 | 🌧️ 0% | 💨 light

Friday

75 🌡️ 61 | 🌧️ 0% | 💨 breezy

💧 Water temperature = ~71°F

Clear and mild. Good light for an early sunset walk without wind becoming the main event.

📰 The St. George Island State Park campground is still closed.

Day use is open, but overnight stays inside the park are not available while renovations continue. If you were planning to camp, look elsewhere on the island or the mainland for now.

Source: Florida State Parks

🗼 Twilight climbs at Crooked River Lighthouse this Saturday.

The Carrabelle lighthouse is offering free after-hours access Saturday from 7–9 p.m. You can browse the museum and gift shop, and tower climbs are $6 (free for kids 12 and under with a ticketed adult). It’s a short drive from St. George if you want a second sunset option the same weekend.

Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber