Horseshoe Beach, Florida
Town · Population 173 · #402 in Florida
About Horseshoe Beach
Set in the northwestern part of Florida, Horseshoe Beach is a tiny community with an estimated population of 173.
Officially, Horseshoe Beach is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 360 residents per square mile.
📰 Horseshoe Beach News Today
- New cell site in Horseshoe Beach aims to keep first responders connected during emergencies WCJB · Jul 7
- New FirstNet cell site expands emergency communications in Horseshoe Beach mainstreetdailynews.com · Jul 7
- FBC Horseshoe Beach sees God’s goodness after back-to-back hurricanes Baptist Press · Sep 30
- Dixie County Sheriff’s Office: Crews battling wildfire on County Road 351 WCTV · Apr 12
- UPDATE: DCSO says Horsehoe Highway is open for travel. Travelers, be cautious of the smoke in area WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Apr 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Horseshoe Beach Unique
- The only place in America named Horseshoe Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Horseshoe Beach
- Lily Creek Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Horseshoe Beach
- Butler-Douglas Memorial Park reviews ★
- Cecil Wilder Memorial Park reviews ★
- Horseshoe Beach Kiddie Park reviews ★
- Jackson Water Hole Wayside Park reviews ★
- Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge reviews ★
- Perpetual Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- Shired Island Boat Ramp & Recreational Area reviews ★
- Shired Island County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)173
Rank in state#402 of 411
Land area0.48 sq mi
Density360/sq mi
Coordinates29.4436, -83.2884