TODAY
Good afternoon. You donβt need a long plan to get a good seafood stop in Apalachicola. Park once near the waterfront, walk a few blocks, and order at the counter.
Inside this issue: The short walk from the waterfront to Up the Creek.
THE FEATURE
πΆββοΈ UP THE CREEK + A SHORT WATERFRONT WALK π
A simple, low-key loop that pairs good food with an easy stroll along the Apalachicola waterfront.
3 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MAKE IT WORK:
Start at Up the Creek. Order at the window, grab a table outside, and take your time β no reservations needed.
Walk the short waterfront loop after. Head toward the riverfront for about 15β20 minutes round-trip. Flat, easy, and usually quiet.
Go late afternoon. Youβll catch better light, avoid the midday heat, and still have time to settle in before dinner.
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Up the Creek Raw Bar sits a short walk from the waterfront at 313 Water Street, where Scipio Creek meets the river.
Open noonβ8 p.m. MondayβSaturday (closed Sunday).
Order at the counter, then pick a seat on the deck.
Parking is usually close; you can also walk from the docks.
A short visit still works because the view is right there and you donβt need a reservation.
Source: Up the Creek Raw Bar
IN OTHER NEWSβ¦
π° Local Oysters & a Climb
π¦ͺ Local oyster harvest is still closed.
Oysters on the menu at places like Up the Creek currently come from other Gulf states. The view and the counter-service flow stay the same.
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife
πΌ Twilight climb at Crooked River Lighthouse this Saturday.
Free after-hours access Saturday 7β9 p.m. Tower climbs are $6 (free for kids 12 and under with a ticketed adult). A short drive from Apalachicola if you want a second stop the same day.
Source: Apalachicola Bay Chamber
THE WEEKEND
π A few coastal happenings to know:
πΌ SGI Lighthouse Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular β Friday, 6:30β8:30 pm at St. George Island Lighthouse Park. Free, family-friendly.
π΄ββ οΈ Pirates of the Apalachicola Bay β Friday, 5:30β7:30 pm at the Franklin County Maritime Heritage Museum. Talk by pirate historian Robert Jacob.
πΆ Spooky Pooches Howl-O-Ween β Saturday, noonβ4 pm at Riverfront Park, Apalachicola. Costume dogs, trick-or-treat stroll, pet adoption. Free.
π Twilight at the Tower β Saturday, 7β9 pm at the Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle.
Dates and times may change. Verify before you go.
THE WEATHER
βοΈ FridayβSunday
Sunny and pleasant all weekend. Highs in the mid-70s, lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. A bit breezy Saturday and Sunday β good beach and waterfront weather.
READER QUESTION:
πFavorite Stop?
Reply to this email β Iβd love to hear. A few coastal happenings to know:
Whatβs your favorite quick stop when youβre near the Apalachicola waterfront?
Reply to this email β Iβd love to hear.
See you next time,
Apalach Coast
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