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About Mexico Beach, FL

Mexico Beach is a small Gulf Coast town in Florida's Bay County, home to about 1,100 people on a narrow peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph Bay. US-98 runs right through town as the main route, connecting to Panama City (20 miles east) and other Forgotten Coast communities. From Tallahassee, take US-319 south to US-98 west for about 85 miles. The town famously limits all buildings to four stories, keeping the skyline low and Gulf views unobstructed.

Where is Mexico Beach, FL on the map?

Mexico Beach, FL is in United States, at 29.948, -85.416 - about 40 km south-east of Panama City.

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What is the closest airport to Mexico Beach, FL?

The closest airport to Mexico Beach, FL is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, 76 km (about 1 h 11 min by car).

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