Visitor Information

Canapy Road Photo The Department of Oceanography is located in the Oceanography and Statistics Building (OSB) on Florida State University's main campus in Tallahassee. See campus map for more details.

Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, the capital of Florida. Although it is among the nation's fastest growing cities, Tallahassee has preserved its natural beauty. The North Florida location presents a landscape and climate that are substantially different from that found in South Florida. Forest covers much of the area, with groves of giant live oaks covering the clay hills. The five large lakes that surround Tallahassee and the nearby Gulf of Mexico offer numerous recreational opportunities. An ambience of traditional southern living combined with the bustle of a modern capital city gives Tallahassee, and Florida State University, its unique and inviting atmosphere!