About The Area
Alligator Point Sea oat-covered sand dunes, marsh habitats and easy accessibility make Alligator Point perfect for birding and wildlife observation.
Florida Fish & Wildlife
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Places to Stay
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Places to Eat See Page 22
Things To Do
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lligator Point is a pristine, rural beach community located at the easternmost end of Franklin County. Alligator Point is accessed via US Highway 98 and County Road 370 and is about an hour south of Tallahassee. This narrow beach peninsula boasts eight miles of quiet shoreline and unparalleled fishing. The “Point,� as it is referred to by locals, is nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Alligator Harbor, a pristine estuary known for its clam harvesting. This cozy coastal community is a snapshot of vintage coastal Florida. Alligator Point features a range of vacation rental options on the gulf and bay. The area features a full service marina with fishing
charters. There are several public access areas along the beach and two boat ramps on the bay side. A unique feature to Alligator Point is the Bald Point State Park, a naturally preserved state park. The convergence of Ochlockonee Bay and Apalachee Bay produces diverse habitats and makes it an excellent vantage point for fall and spring migrations of birds and butterflies. The 50,000 acre State Park is also an outstanding observation point for year-round wildlife residents such as black bear, white-tailed deer, coyotes, bobcats and hosts of resident birds. The day-use facilities at the park include picnic pavilions, restrooms and a fishing dock.
