Alligator Point is one of Florida's best kept secrets. Quiet and unspoiled, this location is perfect for those who are seeking a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere. The beach at Alligator Point allows for miles of unpopulated walks (no condos, motels, or bars on this beach!) and provides breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. If you are looking for huge crowds and hot nightspots, you need to go further west to Panama City 'cause it ain't happenin' here! Alligator Point was not named because of an over abundance of Alligators, it got it's name because from the air the land is shaped like an alligator's tail. If you are unfamiliar with the part of Florida where Alligator Point is located, check out the Florida Panhandle map.

  Although there is a restaurant on Alligator Point at the Marina (we've never tried it), you are also only minutes away from the finest seafood dining in Florida. Angelo's restaurant, one of Florida Trend's Top 200 restaurants 8 years running, is only ten minutes away and has reopened after being destroyed by Hurricane Dennis. Located at the bridge in Panacea, Angelo's features fresh seafood cooked in a traditional and not so traditional Greek style. The only problem was that Hurricane Dennis wiped it out and they are rebuilding as you read this. The Harbor House in Panacea has an excellent view of Dickerson Bay with wonderful food to match. Hookwreck Henry's in Panacea is also a great place to sit outside and eat great seafood as you listen to some great music. There is a brand new restaurant at the new golf course at St. James Bay that's supposed to be pretty good and is only 20 minutes away.

  Alligator Point is also centrally located to a multitude of recreational and sight-seeing activities. For the sportsperson, there is Wildwood Country Club, a beautiful new golf course right off Highway 98 in Wakulla county. This golf course is open to the public and only 25 minutes away. There is a brand new golf course about 15 minutes away at St. James Bay. For the tennis buff, there are 6 new lighted tennis courts that are free to use located about a mile west of Wildwood CC. Fishing is more than superb in the area with Spanish mackerel, grouper, trout, redfish, flounder, and mullet being some of the local favorites.

  The sight-see'er will enjoy being so close to beautiful St. George Island and Dog Island. You are also only 45 minutes away from historic Apalachicola and St. Marks Wildlife Refuge. If you enjoy marine life, there is the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Pancea, which is about 15 minutes away. There is also Florida State University Marine Lab across the bay and only about a 15 minute drive. Wakulla Springs, the largest fresh water spring in the world with glass-bottom boat rides is only 35 minutes away. Remember the old Tarzan movies with Johnny Wiesmueller (I think thats how you spell his name)? They were filmed at Wakulla Springs. Other near-by attractions include St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, John Gorrie State Museum, Ochlockonee River State Park, Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail, Maclay State Gardens, Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site, Lake Jackson Mounds State Archaeological Site, and St. Andrews State Recreation Area. For the hard-core "have to have a mall" shopper, Tallahassee (the capitol of Florida) is only 55 minutes away with two huge malls to indulge yourself in.