Florida Panhandle in June
May 18th, 2002, 05:13 PM
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Terri,
I live year-round at Pensacola Beach. June is generally not overly hot. That hits in July and August. There is usually a light breeze most days and I can tell you from experience we're not nearly as hot as they are farther south. The beaches are far less crowded and things are less expensive. There are several very nice hotels and condos on the Island. Ditto restaurants and bars/lounges. A nice touch the local government has added is free trolley service throughout most of the Island on Fri. Sat. Sun. from midmorning until the wee hours.
As several others have said, the panhandle beaches are beautiful, bright white sand and turquoise water. As for bugs. If a place is clean, it isn't a problem and I have rarely been bitten by a mosquito. Humid, yes. The entire state is humid, most of the year, but it isn't unbearable, especially if you're just out sightseeing or sunbathing, not digging a ditch.
Those of us who live here say hurricanes are a little inconvenience we put up with in order to live in paradise. I decide to visit this general area, I think you'll enjoy it.
Frances
I live year-round at Pensacola Beach. June is generally not overly hot. That hits in July and August. There is usually a light breeze most days and I can tell you from experience we're not nearly as hot as they are farther south. The beaches are far less crowded and things are less expensive. There are several very nice hotels and condos on the Island. Ditto restaurants and bars/lounges. A nice touch the local government has added is free trolley service throughout most of the Island on Fri. Sat. Sun. from midmorning until the wee hours.
As several others have said, the panhandle beaches are beautiful, bright white sand and turquoise water. As for bugs. If a place is clean, it isn't a problem and I have rarely been bitten by a mosquito. Humid, yes. The entire state is humid, most of the year, but it isn't unbearable, especially if you're just out sightseeing or sunbathing, not digging a ditch.
Those of us who live here say hurricanes are a little inconvenience we put up with in order to live in paradise. I decide to visit this general area, I think you'll enjoy it.
Frances
May 21st, 2002, 05:37 PM
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Bugs? More humidity than South Florida? East and west winds so it is hotter? It is obvious that this person has no idea what they are talking about.
To begin with, June is an ideal time to be on the beach in the Panhandle. There are no bugs to speak of. (They are probably thinking of October when biting flies appear) It is the beginning of the peak tourist season and there will be a lot of families, but the first two weeks of June are usually a little bit slower.
More humid than South Florida? In June, South Florida is just as hot as Northwest Florida, just hotter- and more humid.
No winds? I grew up sailing the Panhandle. Like clockwork,every summer the winds begin from the north and slowly turn to the south. By noon, the winds begin to build from the south. By late afternoon, the wind is usually blowing pretty fairly fromt the south. After nightfall, it subsides and starts its pattern anew. During the fall and winter months, it blows predominantly from the north. Hence, the biting flies that are blown from the inland.
Stay in the Seagrove Beach, Seaside or Grayton Beach area. You won't be disappointed.
To begin with, June is an ideal time to be on the beach in the Panhandle. There are no bugs to speak of. (They are probably thinking of October when biting flies appear) It is the beginning of the peak tourist season and there will be a lot of families, but the first two weeks of June are usually a little bit slower.
More humid than South Florida? In June, South Florida is just as hot as Northwest Florida, just hotter- and more humid.
No winds? I grew up sailing the Panhandle. Like clockwork,every summer the winds begin from the north and slowly turn to the south. By noon, the winds begin to build from the south. By late afternoon, the wind is usually blowing pretty fairly fromt the south. After nightfall, it subsides and starts its pattern anew. During the fall and winter months, it blows predominantly from the north. Hence, the biting flies that are blown from the inland.
Stay in the Seagrove Beach, Seaside or Grayton Beach area. You won't be disappointed.
May 21st, 2002, 07:40 PM
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Of course native son is correct. South Florida in the summer is a hot & humid buggy nightmare. That's why it's the OFF SEASON in places like Tampa, Sanibel, Boca, Miami, etc.
The Panhandle is wonderful in the summer, its high season. Of course it's hot, but it's summer, so what do you expect? From Pesacola to Port St. Joe, you can't go wrong in June.
The Panhandle is wonderful in the summer, its high season. Of course it's hot, but it's summer, so what do you expect? From Pesacola to Port St. Joe, you can't go wrong in June.
May 23rd, 2002, 02:26 PM
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Here's another vote for St. George Island. There is a hotel or two, but almost everyone rents a house. They are lovely and not very expensive. The food is excellent and if you get bored, you can drive across the bay and see how the locals live. This is a beautiful area and the people are great. I think June is a fine month to visit. Have fun.
May 28th, 2002, 03:24 PM
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Being from Panama City, the only beach that I will go to after Easter & before Labor Day is Mexico Beach ~ it is tourist free for the most part.
It is on the Gulf Coast right to the east of Tyndall AFB. It is also right down the road from St. Joseph Beach (just voted #1 beach) and a little further down the coast is St. George Island.
http://www.mexicobeach.com/cdc/
It is on the Gulf Coast right to the east of Tyndall AFB. It is also right down the road from St. Joseph Beach (just voted #1 beach) and a little further down the coast is St. George Island.
http://www.mexicobeach.com/cdc/
May 28th, 2002, 06:06 PM
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Thanks for starting this dialog, Terri. It has been interesting reading the replies. We've lived in Sarasota for 13 years and Finally I feel we must visit the much acclaimed beaches of the Panhandle. Can anyone narrow down the St. George Island, Destin, Santa Rosa Island accomodations. We will be travelling with our 13 year old son and we want a swimming pool option. Don't let the bugs, heat, humidity issues scare you, when you're emphasizing the beach, pool vacation these become non-issues.
May 28th, 2002, 07:32 PM
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We love the strip between Panama City & Destin...Seagrove Beach in particular. An above post recommended a South Walton Beaches website. That site lists those realtors who run the area. Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain, etc. All the little towns along tht strip are beautiful, quiet, non-commercia and romantic. There are a lot of great restaurants & Seaside (Did you see the Truman Show? It was filmed in Seaside...) has a wonderful Gourmet market (the Modica market) with gourmet carryout & groceries (and wines.) So, you don't have to eat out every meal if you don't want to.
We were just in Pensacola Beach for a long weekend at the end of April. No markets...you pretty much have to eat each meal out (which is OK.) The beach life out there is pretty laid back & the sand / water is beautiful. I would go back to the South Walton Beaches.
We were just in Pensacola Beach for a long weekend at the end of April. No markets...you pretty much have to eat each meal out (which is OK.) The beach life out there is pretty laid back & the sand / water is beautiful. I would go back to the South Walton Beaches.
Jun 1st, 2002, 10:52 AM
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Kate,
If you're ever back at Pensacola Beach, we do have a small grocery store. It's called the Market on the Island and has a little bit of everything. Not the huge brand selection of a chain grocery, but it's more than adequate and the prices are reasonable. It's on the main drag, next to the marina so you can't miss it.
Frances
If you're ever back at Pensacola Beach, we do have a small grocery store. It's called the Market on the Island and has a little bit of everything. Not the huge brand selection of a chain grocery, but it's more than adequate and the prices are reasonable. It's on the main drag, next to the marina so you can't miss it.
Frances
Jun 1st, 2002, 05:37 PM
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June is the best month to go to the Fla panhandle. Try a search for ResortQuest. We've stayed for years at Perdido Key, Fla (not Alabama) at Sandy Key condos. The beaches are beautiful on a good year and average on a bad year. Does not compare to the places i've been in the Carribean, but a very relaxing vacation when you can't do the Carribean. Also look at Grayton Beach a bit further south.
