The December Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025.  Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to view St. George Island, the Gulf and the Apalachicola bay under the evening sky. 

The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m.  Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each group on a first come, first served basis. No advanced reservations will be taken.  You will purchase your tickets in the gift shop and then sign up for your 15-minute time slot with the lighthouse keeper. Up to 12 persons allowed in each 15-minute time slot. The gift shop will be open at 5:00 p.m. to begin selling tickets.

Cost is $10.00 per climber for the general public and $7.00 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Association. Cash or credit card payments accepted. All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall to climb the tower and children must be age 13 and over to access the outside catwalk.  For more information, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.

The sun will set at 5:40 p.m. and the “Cold” moon will rise at 5:18 p.m. on December 4th. The December full moon is called the Cold moon for obvious reasons: winter is about to arrive and temperatures are dropping.  It’s getting cold!  Full Moon names are attributable to Native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the moons to mark the changing seasons. 

The Cape St. George Light is located in St. George Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island, where Island Drive (the road off the bridge) ends at Gulf Beach Drive.  Parking is available in lots at either side of the park.

ST. GEORGE ISLAND, FL – Experience the beauty of St. George Island under the glow of the first full moon of the new year! The St. George Lighthouse Association will host its January Sunset and Full Moon Climb on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Event Highlights

• The evening begins with the sunset at 5:54 p.m., followed shortly by the full moon, known as the “Wolf Moon” rising over the Gulf at 6:17 p.m.

Climb Details

• Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Format: Fifteen-minute lighthouse climbs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Capacity: Each time slot is limited to 12 climbers to ensure safety and comfort.
• Tickets: Tickets can be purchased beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse Gift Shop, No advance reservations will be accepted.
• Cost: General Public – $10.00 per climber; SGLA Member – $7.00 per climber
• Payment: Cash and credit cards are accepted.

Visitor Requirements

• All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall.
• For safety reasons, only children aged 13 and older may access the exterior catwalk.

Location – The Cape St. George Light is in Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island – End of Island Drive (off the bridge) at Gulf Beach Drive.

How to Participate
1. Arrive at Lighthouse Park and park in lots on either side of the park.
2. Visit the Gift Shop (opening at 5:30 p.m.) to purchase your climb ticket.
3. Proceed next door to the lighthouse tower and sign up with the lighthouse keeper for your preferred 15-minute climb time.
4. Prepare for an unforgettable experience of sweeping panoramic views of Gulf waters and island shores.

Weather Permitting – The Sunset and Full Moon Climb is weather permitting. In the event of inclement conditions, updates will be posted on the St. George Lighthouse, Museum & Gift Shop Facebook page.

About the Wolf Moon
The January full moon, often called the “Wolf Moon,” was named by early Native American tribes and European settlers who associated its appearance with the howling of wolves echoing through the cold midwinter nights. The Wolf Moon symbolizes renewal, reflection, and the quiet strength of the winter season making this climb a perfect way to welcome the new year with peace and purpose.