Apalachicola Is The Oyster Capital Of Florida Worth Exploring

Looking for your next small-town adventure? Are you craving delicious seafood, as in freshest-of-the-fresh, and don’t know where to go? Well, you’re in luck. There is a small town in Florida that not only is charmingly quaint in a small-fishing-town type of way, but they also have some of the freshest oysters in the state. It’s a win-win.

Disclaimer: Since this article has been posted, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has banned oyster harvesting in Apalachicola due to heavy droughts and pollution. However, this small town still offers plenty of reasons to visit and explore.

Along the panhandle of Florida near the ocean, you’ll find the tiny town of Apalachicola.

With a population of under 2,500 residents, this small Florida town boasts some big real estate prowess right on the shores of Apalachicola Bay.

But what makes Apalachicola so fascinating is that it was dubbed the Oyster Capital of Florida for many years, before they stopped officially harvesting oysters from the bay a few years ago.

With direct connection to the ocean, it is easy to see why the seafood business was brimming over in Apalachicola.

No matter which way your shuck it, the oysters that you would onfind in Apalachicola will be the freshest and tastiest around.

Pursue through some of the local restaurants in the area and you’re sure to find seafood as the bulk of the specials.

What Southern Living declared a "shabby-chic Florida seaside village" is really just a place where oystermen have found their calling.

Walk around town, getting a feel for what a true fishing town is all about.

But then when you work up an appetite, you know what you’ll be in for.

You definitely have your choice of oyster hotspots to indulge in.

Boss Oyster is one of the best in the area with always-fresh oysters served whichever way you like.

Owl Cafe has been said to have the best fried oysters in town...

...while Hole In The Wall Seafood has a platter of epic oyster proportions.

Just make sure you keep an eye out! Oysters this fresh may just have a special surprise inside.

For oyster-lovers or adventurers just looking for a small town to explore, head on over to Apalachicola, Florida.

Have you ever been to Apalachicola, Florida? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Otherwise, if you’re looking for more tiny towns to explore, take a look at The Tiny Town In Florida That’s Absolute Heaven If You Love Antiquing.

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This Tiny Town In Florida Is The Original Oyster Capital And You’ll Want To Visit

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