Kids' Stuff on St. George Island by the St. George Island Visitor Center

WHAT IS THERE FOR KIDS TO DO (on and around St. George Island)?

APALACHICOLA NATURE CENTER at 261 7th St. in Apalachicola. 850-653-8063
Nature trail boardwalk, educational exhibits, aquaria with local fish,turtles and more,
bird viewing areas

AUNT EBBY’S ICE CREAM at 147 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 850-927-3229
14 years in operation. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and more. Bluebell &d Haagen Dazs ice cream.

B. J.’S PIZZA & SUBS at 105 W. Gulf Beach Dr. 850-927-2805
Specializing in appetizers, salads, pizza, and sandwiches. Beer & wine. Party trays of wings, meat & cheese, sandwiches & subs. Game room, pool tables & TVs. Dine in or take out.

BLUE PARROT OCEANFRONT CAFE at 68-A Gorrie Dr. 850-927-2987
Specializing in fresh seafood, steak & chicken, burgers. Appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, oysters. Homemade desserts. Lunch specials, children’s menu. Outside tiki bar with beer, wine,& specialty drinks.

BROKE-A-TOE HORSEBACK RIDING in Cape San Blas.    850-899-RIDE
A ¾ hour drive from SGI. Ride on the beach with experienced guides and professionally trained horses. Advance reservations requested.

CROOKED RIVER LIGHTHOUSE in Carrabelle.    www.CrookedRiverLighthouse.org
This recently restored lighthouse has a huge jungle-gym pirate ship beside it. Located at 1975 Hwy. 98 West, approximately 2 miles west of downtown Carrabelle. Watch for the sign, Barbara Revell Lane, on the north side of the highway.

FRANKLIN CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY at 29 Island Dr. in Eastpoint. 850-670-8151
Summer reading program for boys & girls on Fridays 6/16 – 7/25. Stories, activities, crafts, games, & surprises. Also, pre-school story adventures every Thursday at 10:00 with stories, music, games, and activities.

FRANKLIN CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY in Carrabelle. 850-697-2366
A ½ hour drive from SGI. Story time for elementary school kids on Tuesdays at 4:00. Stories, activities, crafts, snacks.

GULF SPECIMEN MARINE LABORATORY in Panacea. 850-984-5297
A 1 and 1/4 hour drive from SGI. An aquarium that focuses on the living treasures of the North Florida Wilderness Coast. Sea horses, hermit crabs, spiny box fish, red & white spotted calico crabs, shrimp, sea anemones, and more.

HARRY A’S RESTAURANT at 28 W. Bayshore Dr. 850-927-3400
Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Kids menu includes fish fingers, p.b.&j. sandwich, hot dog, chicken fingers, cheese sticks, shrimp basket, hamburger, grilled cheese and French fries. Pizza, appetizers, oysters, fresh local seafood, sandwiches, steaks, salads, catch of the day. Families and large groups encouraged. Full service bar.

ISLAND ADVENTURES at 15 E. Gulf Beach Drive. 850-927-3655, 800-363-0046
Bike & surrey rentals. Rental chairs & umbrellas. Beachwear and beach fare.

ISLAND EMPORIUM at 160 E. Pine St. 850-927-2622
Shop includes a large assortment of kids clothing, floats, beach toys, flip flops, etc.

ISLAND FISHING & FAMILY ADVENTURES. 850-228-6234
Kayak rentals. Kids’ fishing adventures. Family adventures including snorkeling, sunset cruise, island hopping and shelling trips, “living off the bay”, pirate tours.

JOLLY ROGER BEACH SHOP at 139-A W. Gorrie Dr. 850-927-2999
Bike, scooter, kayak rentals. Chairs & umbrellas, rafts, life vests, metal detectors, fishing poles. Gem car, trike, club car and sun boat rentals. Fishing and scenic tours.

JOURNEYS OF ST. GEORGE ISLAND at 240 E. 3rd St. 850-927-3259
Kids’ adventures include snacks, drinks and a qualified guide. Kids’ fishing trips, “creature features”, beginning kayak, “night critter identification”, dolphin encounters. Family fun including kayak family tours, kayak and snorkel trips, lake or bay kayak historical tours, family kayak sunset tours, “bounty of the bay” boat trips.sgislandjourneys.com

MISSION SAN LUIS in Tallahassee. 850-487-3655
A 2 hour drive from SGI. An archeological and historic site. Special programs throughout the year.

OYSTER BAY BAR & GRILL at 200 E. 2nd & Pine St.    850-927-3700
Appetizers, oysters by the dozen, salads, sandwiches, pasta, fish / chicken, steak entrees, children’s choices, desserts.

PAM’S AIR BRUSH AND HENNA TATTS in the purple bldg. with the yellow door. 850-653-8393
On Gulf Beach Dr. across from the Subway. Custom designed air brush t-shirts, henna (temporary) tattoos.

PIRATE TOURS with Captain David Avant. 850-228-6234
Learn local history while aboard boat. Go on a pirate treasure hunt with a treasure map. Shelling & dolphin watching included on all trips.

PUTT-N-FUSS FUN PARK at 236 Hwy 98 in Eastpoint. 850-670-1211
18 hole mini golf course, bumper boats, bungee jump, arcade, laser park, snack bar, grill and ice cream parlor.puttnfuss.com

RICK & ED’S at 49 W. Pine Ave. 850-927-2036
Pool tables, video games, cards, dominos, board games, puzzles, snacks & sodas. Adult supervision. Open 3-9:00 every day except Thursday.

SAND MUD & CLAY at 45 Market St. in Apalachicola. 850-323-0482
Small classes where children are taught hand building with clay or using the potter’s wheel. Advance notice is necessary to secure a place in a class.

ST. GEORGE ISLAND STATE PARK at the east end of the island. 850-927-2111
Canoe, kayak or fish in the shallow Apalachicola Bay. Take the nature trail to Gap Point from the campground. Bring a group to the youth camp. Enjoy the playground near the family campground. Picnic under shaded pavillions. Swim and sun in the gulf. Some of the island’s best shells can be found by walking east from the 2nd pavilion.

SEAHORSE WATER SAFARIS at the marina in Port. St. Joe. 850-227-1099
Less than an hour’s drive from SGI. Scallop trips for all ages. Snorkeling & Cape trips. Sunset cruises. Fishing, sailing and dive charters. Boat, kayak, bicycle, fishing rod, and snorkel/dive gear rentals. Reservations required for all trips.

SGI GOURMET BAKERY & ICE CREAM at 49 W. Pine Ave. 850-899-0400, 850-899-0361
Ice cream, cookies, other bakery items.

STOWAWAY RENTALS at 40 W. Bayshore Dr. 850-927-9817
Kayak rentals, fishing boats, bait, and fishing gear.

SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP at 163 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 850-927-4781
Fresh sandwiches, wraps, and subs with your choices of bread, cheese, meat, veggies, sauces & vegetables. Cookies, chips and drinks. Kids’ meals. Catering.

WOMBAT SOUND MUSIC STORE at 29 Ave. E. upstairs in Apalachicola. 850-653-3871
Musical instruments and accessories, professional guitar lessons.

OTHER KIDS' ACTIVITIES:

Enjoy a presentation about Sea Turtles, by Sea Turtles at Risk, Inc. and the SGI Volunteer Turtlers, at the firehouse (324.E. Pine Ave.) at 2:30 on June 4, 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.

Fish from the old bridge or the shores of the bay or gulf.

Ride your bike or skate along 8 miles of bike path. The path will be extended all the way to the State Park by early summer.

Visit the Cape St. George Lighthouse and the Visitor Center & Lighthouse Museum at mid-island.

Star gaze. Without the interference of city lights or street lights, the clear skies are abundant with stars and constellations. You may see a shooting star.

Walk the dog or take the dog to the beach. Pets are welcome at many of the vacation rentals. Several nearby businesses offer pet grooming, boarding, and pet supplies.

Bird watch. Many species stop by the island during the fall and spring migrations. There are also a large number of bald eagles, ospreys, and water fowl year round. Look for their large nests.