During my stay in Port St. Joe, we drove over for dinner one night to Apalachicola, another pretty beach town right on the Gulf. Across the bridge was St. George Island and we decided to hit it too right around sunset.
First, we’ll drive down some of the streets of Apalachicola to see the beautiful and unique homes in this cute little beach town. It’s amazing to me how many beautiful old homes have survived in Florida. You just don’t expect to see this architecture in Florida (at least, it surprises me!) but it’s there, in many of the small towns of this sandy state. 
We were driving slowly, oohing and aahing over so many of them. 
Everywhere I looked, there was another gorgeous detail to see. 
Framed by Florida live oaks, they are stunning to see, sitting prettily on their lots. 
The palm trees remind us we are indeed in Florida. 
What a beauty she is! 
Sweet and quaint. 
All brick is nice too and so classic.
Love everything about this one, even down to the paint colors and the sweet kitty in the walkway. 
In the yard is a nostalgic swing of yesteryear. Do kids even have these anymore? 
These folks were enjoying their front porch, so I snapped quickly. 
Bliss! Love every. single. thing. about. this. one! 
A park with gazebo is in the middle of everything. 
This pic doesn’t do this stunning beauty justice. Sitting on a corner lot, it was one majestic house.
Are you loving these?
So many to take in, I finally had to stop. 
But, not before snapping this pretty Spanish-style church.
We drove off towards the big bridge that heads over to St. George Island. It was a beautiful day. 
The sun was starting to drop down low, just in time for a sunset in this beautiful locale. This was my first visit to the area. 
You can’t miss the looming over everything lighthouse that is right in the center of St. George Island. 
These pretty black and white condos are right on the beach. 
A boardwalk takes you out to the beach. 
Unspoiled and beautiful, a far cry from the busyness of Destin or Panama City. 
Vicki and her hubby, along with their dog, Dixie. This is a pic worth framing.
One more shot in the soft dusky light.
Some boats in the nearby bay, picture perfect. 
There’s the sunset, I caught it just in time. One of the most glorious sights I’ve ever seen. 
Lovely, lovely St. George Island
I hope you enjoyed these excursions with me. One of my most favorite things to do is travel to places I’ve never been and capture them with my camera and I hope to be doing more of that.
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Love St. George Island, my sister has a new beach home there. Love all the antique stores in Apalachicola. You have some great shots of the area.
The homes are lovely. We have friends with a home on St. George (at one time they had two), and love visiting the area. And, the sunsets are beautiful there.
Beautiful! Makes me want to take a trip to Florida!
hi Rhoda, Thanks for taking us on a delightful tour from the florida panhandle. I think it one of the most beautiful areas there, and the homes, well they are just gorgeous. Your photos are really great. Hope your trip was good.
~Emily
The French Hutch
Thanks for the beautiful photos along your travels. I’ve never been to many of the places you’ve photographed in the past few weeks. I’m enjoying them so much.
Loved all the pictures. I especially like the brick house as it reminds me of homes in my favorite Savannah Ga neighborhood, Ardsley Park. Of course, I would take any of these beauties if someone is giving them away!lol
Rhoda,
I’ve never been to St George Island. Is it anywhere near Anna Maria and Marco Islands? Growing up and living n the shore my entire life, I am always interested in other beaches. The homes are beautiful. I especially like the green one with the people on the porch. The framed portrait you took of Vicki with her husband and dog would make a wonderful “thank you for your hospitality” gift.
Your Friend,
Deborah
I love all the beautiful home pics! Looks like an amazing trip!
Those are gorgeous homes and your photo’s are lovely! My dad lives in Port Charlotte and I was surprised the first time I went to Punta Gorda, the homes were similar to these and took me by surprise! I agree, not what you’d picture in FL!
Beautiful pictures, Rhoda. As a resident of Florida, I can agree that there are so many lovely old historic homes in the small towns here.
I love the Sunshine State, but at the height of the summer heat I’ll be singing another tune…
P.S. Did you get my recent emails? (No pictures yet). I hope I am using the right address. Please let me know, and I’ll make sure I have it right.
I really like this post. LOVE all the tin roofs! My favorite house is the carpenter gothic-looking one that has the large palm trees in the yard. Thanks for the tour, Rhoda! Amazing photos.
~Ricki Jill
We used to spend every Spring out on St. George when I was in HS! It’s so beautiful first thing in the morning.
I am in love with these homes as well as the locales. I especially loved the unspoiled beaches. I am from the “Ocean State” and our beaches really do look different up here. I think my heart belongs in the South – I am dreaming of walking on a southerly sun filled but deserted beach right now…
Oh, I love when you take us along with you on vacation. Your photos are beautiful — thank you for sharing. Makes me want to get to Florida.
So glad to see you enjoying your life. You are so deserving!
Rhoda, Love,Love,Love the pictures from the Gulf. We will be heading down there in about a month. And we are already planning a day trip to all the places in this post. Thanks! for sharing all your travel pics with us, we sure enjoy them. Also, a hello to your Mom and Dad.
Ahhh, Florida’ gulf coast. Beautiful photos.
I miss Florida so much. There is no place on Earth like it. Thank you so much for those pics. I especially like the cat on the sidewalk.
Rhoda,
Thanks so much for the tour…these homes are just my style and I always love seeing more and more of them. Also thanks again for the magazine:) Hope you have a wonderful Easter.
Blessings,
Linda
Hi! I’m new here though I’ve checked in to read your blog over the past few months. The houses in Apalachicola bear strong resemblance to the old homes here in southeastern CT. Many were the homes of sea captains here. Such beauty! I am so glad to see they continue to survive in other states!
Friend, you are taking me places I am keepin a list of to visit.
Thank you for these award winning photos!!
P.S. I looked on Amazon for a frother, what kind would you
suggest?? That is on my weekend “to-do” list.
Love and hugs, patti