What sets St. George Island apart from other beaches in the area is its relative seclusion, making it a peaceful retreat from the more crowded beaches of the Panhandle.

Florida beaches previously ranked No. 1 include St. George Island State Park (2023), Grayton Beach State Park (2020), and Siesta Beach (2017, 2011).

USA Today listed St. Augustine's Anastasia State Park located on Anastasia Island as one of the Top 10 Best Beaches in Florida. "Anastasia State Park is beloved for its beaches of white quartz ...

Soak in the natural beauty by paddling through mangrove tunnels, shelling during low tide, or touring the Scharrer homestead." Southern Living, "20 Florida Beaches That Could Pass For The Caribbean" ...