Beaches Near Tallahassee, Florida

6 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

6 with Good water quality 3 counties

Florida's capital is about 90 minutes from the Gulf Coast. The closest beaches are Shell Point and Mashes Sands in Wakulla County, while St. George Island and the Forgotten Coast are about two hours south.

All Beaches by Distance from Tallahassee

GOOD

Shell Point Beach

Wakulla County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

26 mi

9 CFU

 GOOD

Mashes Sands Beach

Wakulla County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

28 mi

10 CFU

 GOOD

Carrabelle Beach

Franklin County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

47 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

St. George Island Beach

Franklin County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

64 mi

20 CFU

 GOOD

Mexico Beach

Gulf County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

75 mi

31 CFU

 GOOD

Cape San Blas Beach

Gulf County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

84 mi

26 CFU

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Water Quality Near Tallahassee

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Tallahassee. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.