Apalachicola, Florida

About Apalachicola

Set in the northwestern part of Florida, Apalachicola is a small town with an estimated population of 2,461.

Officially, Apalachicola is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,275 residents per square mile.

📰 Apalachicola News Today

• 10 Stress-Free The Southern United States Towns For A Weekend Retreat WorldAtlas · Aug 18
• This Florida Bayfront Town Is Famous For Fresh Seafood And Historic Charm southernliving.com · Apr 21
• Florida wildlife officials applaud oyster restoration efforts in Apalachicola Bay wusf.org · Aug 6
• Florida officials scale back oyster harvesting after Apalachicola Bay reopens eenews.net · Aug 5
• FCSO: Body of man missing for over a week found in Franklin County WCTV · Apr 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Apalachicola Unique

• The only place in America named Apalachicola — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Apalachicola

• Franklin Cafe
• The Owl Cafe
• Apalachicola Chocolate Company — ice cream
• Cafe con Leche — coffee shop (café)
• Half Shell Dockside
• Hole in the Wall
• Hong Kong Bistro — chinese
• Lou’s Bar + Eatery
• Old Time Soda Fountain
• Old Time Soda Fountain Gifts and Seashells — ice cream

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Apalachicola Art Museum · Museum
• Apalachicola Maritime Museum · Museum
• Bert Lindsley Studio-Gallery · Art gallery
• Gorrie Museum · Museum
• Raney House · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Apalachicola

• Chapman Botanical Gardens reviews ★
• John Gorrie Museum State Park reviews ★
• Orman House Historic State Park reviews ★
• Apalachicola Bay Aquatic Preserve reviews ★
• Apalachicola City Square Park reviews ★
• Battery Park reviews ★
• Bay Avenue Park reviews ★
• Cactus Garden · Garden reviews ★
• D.W. Wilson Sports Complex reviews ★
• Franklin Square Park reviews ★
• Herb Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Holy Family Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Apalachicola

• APALACHICOLA BAY CHARTER SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• George E Weems Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Apalachicola

🏘️ Nearby Communities