Alligator point
Alligator Point is a small community located along the Gulf of Mexico in what is referred to as the “Big Bend” area of Florida. Part of Franklin County, Alligator Point is approximately 45 miles south of Tallahassee, and is part of “The Forgotten Coast” of north Florida. This is the least commercialized area of coastal Florida, with 50 miles of unspoiled coastline and very few people. The beaches are quiet and great for walking, jogging, swimming and beachcombing. Fishing off Alligator Point is also outstanding, either deep-sea or right off the beach. The nearby Wakulla River offers canoe rentals, where in the warmer summer months, you can often spot an endangered Manatee. Bald Point State Park is located on Alligator Point and offers swimming, picnicking, kayaking, wind surfing and wildlife viewing. In spring, the park is full of beautiful wildflowers, and in autumn, the Monarch butterflies pause at Bald Point before making their long journey across the Gulf. The weather here is very pleasant and is a little less hot and humid in summer than further inland. There are several very good restaurants in Alligator Point, and accommodations are varied and plentiful. One other interesting point - although it’s called “Alligator Point,” no one knows why because these critters are actually freshwater animals and wont be found on any of the area’s beaches.