Hotels in St. George Island

Forget high-rises and neon - this barrier island offers the Florida that existed before theme parks took over. The lighthouse provides panoramic views of sugar-white beaches where loggerhead turtles nest undisturbed. Kayak through calm bay waters alongside curious dolphins, or cast a line from the fishing pier where locals cheerfully reveal their redfish secrets. The state park preserves pristine dunes and maritime forest that feel delightfully untamed. After sunset, the absence of city lights reveals stars in numbers that seem almost excessive. Downtown consists of precisely enough shops and restaurants to sustain you without spoiling the 'forgotten coast' atmosphere. Vacation homes dot the landscape, but the island stubbornly maintains its old Florida soul.