What is Florida's Forgotten Coast?
Q: What is Florida's Forgotten Coast?
A: Florida's Forgotten Coast is a mostly quiet, undeveloped part of coastline from Mexico Beach on the Gulf of Mexico to St. Marks on Apalachee Bay in the U.S. state of Florida that was registered as a trademark by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce in the early 1990s.
Q: What cities are near Florida's Forgotten Coast?
A: The nearest large city to Florida's Forgotten Coast is Tallahassee, which is about 90 miles (145 km) northeast of Apalachicola. Panama City, home of Tyndall Air Force Base, is about 60 miles (95 km) to the northwest.
Q: What towns are located along the coast?
A: Towns located along the coast include Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, Lanark Village, Alligator Point, Panacea and Shell Point.
Q: In what counties can you find Florida's Forgotten Coast?
A: You can find Florida's Forgotten Coast in Gulf County, Franklin County and Wakulla County in Florida.
Q: What makes this area famous?
A: This area is famous for its oyster and shrimp production, marine wildlife and fine white-sand beaches.
Q: What peninsulas and barrier islands can be found along this coast?
A: Peninsulas and barrier islands along this coast include St Joseph Peninsula in Gulf County; Cape San Blas; St Vincent Island; Cape St George Island; St George Island; Dog Island in Franklin County; and Protected Natural Areas such as Wakulla Springs State Park and Tate’s Hell State Forest .
