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Carrabelle Beach, FL

4.6★ · 476 Google ratings · Carrabelle, Florida

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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away · about 16 spaces · free
Walk
220 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 40 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
1.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 5pm

How we know this

Map of Carrabelle Beach, FL
Aerial map of Carrabelle Beach, FL
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1Parking110 ft from the listing2Restrooms and showers3Drinking water290 ft from the listing4Covered shelter70 ft from the listing
Access point of a 1.5 miles beach. USGS NAIP 2022 aerial imagery.
Guide

Good to know

Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2017–2026
Ideal for families with young children
Small waves, shallow water in certain areas, and extensive facilities make this beach well-suited for kids.
Visit on weekdays or early morning
The beach is notably quiet and peaceful during off-peak times, with ample parking and picnic table availability.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Check water clarity before swimming
Water quality varies significantly, ranging from clear to murky brown or reddish, sometimes due to recent storms.
Wear water shoes for stingrays
Stingrays and blue crabs are commonly spotted in shallow water near shore.
Inspect restrooms before relying on them
Facility cleanliness varies; some reviews report clean, recently renovated restrooms while others document clogged toilets and poor maintenance.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
78°F · clear
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.1 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the NE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
TimeTideHeight
06:31High tide
15:18Low tide

Last updated Sep 4, 6:34 AM.

Crowds

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📍 1786-2402 Big Bend Scenic Byway Coastal Trail, Carrabelle, FL 32322
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 220 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 40 ft away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Carrabelle Beach, FL?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Carrabelle Beach, FL?
220 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Carrabelle Beach, FL have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 40 ft from the listing.
When is Carrabelle Beach, FL least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 5pm and the busiest at Sat 2pm.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.