There are hundreds of scenic spots on the Forgotten Coast in Florida that are Instagram-worthy. Taking your family out for an afternoon lunch outdoors is a wonderful bonding experience, offering scenic picnic spots with water views and sandy beaches on the Forgotten Coast. We have picked out a handful of our favorite picnic spots that are not only convenient but also beautiful..jpg)
Continue to read to find the 5 best spots to picnic with your family on the Forgotten Coast of Florida.
Carrabelle
The picnic spot at Carrabelle Beach is an iconic one, as it is a quintessential old Florida picnic area. There is not only an absolutely beautiful view of Carabelle Beach's rolling waves and white sandy beaches, but pink and blue colored picnic tables equipped with modern grills, and clean restrooms. Pack your lunch or pick up something from Carrabelle's local restaurants or food trucks and head to the beach for a retro lunch experience.
Eastpoint
At Eastpoint's Indian Creek Park, watch as the breeze rustles through the Spanish moss hanging on century oaks. While you dine on your home-packed lunch or the lunch picked up from a local food truck nearby, listen to the sounds of the Apalachicola Bay lapping on the shoreline with birds in the sky. There is a small playground nearby for small children to keep occupied during your picnic, a canoe dock, boat ramp, picnic pavilion, and horseshoe pit for a game after you get done eating.
St. George's Island
There is public beach access at the Lighthouse Park on St. George's Island that has it all: ocean breezes, a grassy area to run and play frisbee, pavilions, picnic tables, bathrooms, and access to the St. George Island Lighthouse. You can't go wrong here with a good picnic and a walk on the beach after your meal to play in the warm ocean water and make sandcastles.
Apalachicola
Take a lofty walk with your family through the historic downtown Apalachicola to Lafayette Park, only about a 1/2 mile. Brick sidewalks outline the manicured grassy area, with a large playground for your children to keep occupied when eating, and picnic tables to sit around as a family with a delicious lunch. There is a boardwalk that extends into the Apalachicola Bay. We urge you to bring a fishing pole along with your picnic basket, as you might even be able to catch your next lunch or dinner.
Alligator Point
A side of Bald Point State Park reveals a beautiful view of marsh grasses and wild lands, and on the other side pristine beaches. View the beautiful wildlife of Florida on the beach and in the water, from turtles and birds to dolphins and fish. There are three beach access points at Bald Point State Park that have accessible picnic pavilions with picnic tables and standing grills. There are clean restrooms nearby for public use.
There is nothing that compares to the beauty and scenery when picnicking with your family on the Forgotten Coast of Florida. From water access points to lighthouses, there is nothing more fun than having your lunch on the beach in the warm sun with the sand and ocean nearby. Explore the Forgotten Coast today to find your next picnic hot spot for lunch.
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