'Peace of Cape'
Beach Vacation Rental
Cape San Blas; Port St Joe, Florida
Peace of Cape; Cape San Blas; Port St Joe, Florida
Cape San Blas and its surrounding region between Mexico Beach and Carabelle is known as the "The Forgotten Coast". Like Cape San Blas, the region is pristine and unspoiled, an uncrowded paradise with many things to see and do. Whether you take in the activities on Cape San Blas or take the short drive to the surrounding communities, your day can be as laid back or action packed as you see fit. Here are a few of the many things to do to and places to go, but we are sure you will discover more! Once you've been here you'll remember it as "The Unforgettable Coast".
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How to Contact Us
Airports Near Cape San BlasThere are two airports servicing the area.
Panama City Bay County Airport
Tallahassee Air and Ground Transportation
Biking
An 8 mile bike trail runs from Salinas Park to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park on Cape San Blas There are also 20 miles of bike lanes between Panama City and Port St. Joe on Highways 98 and C-30. For the cycling enthusiast, there is the Seven Hills to the Sea Bicycle Tour(7 Hills Bicycle Tour), a 283 mile loop around the "Panhandle". Bring your own bike or rent them at Scallop Cove just down the road from Barrier Dunes.
Bird WatchingAt the end of Cape San Blas is St Joseph Peninsula State Park providing refuge for more than 200 species of birds, including bald eagles, ospreys and endangered peregrine falcons. Monarch butterflies and hawks even "vacation" here annually during their autumn migration to Mexico. The best seasons are fall through spring.
Boating - Kayaking – Canoeing
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Rent boats, canoes and kayaks and explore the waters of Cape San Blas and St. Joseph Bay, or take guided eco-tours with certified Florida Master Naturalist in Coastal Systems. If you bring your own boat, there is a boat ramp at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park right next to Barrier Dunes.
For renting and guided tours checkout;
Broke-A-Toe (on the Cape) 850-340-0761 or 850-899-7433
Happy Ours Canoe and Kayak Rentals
Port St. Joe Marina
Scallop Cove
Seahorse Water Safaris
Wind Catcher Sailing
ChurchesThere are many churches close to Cape San Blas. For a full list click on the link to the Gulf County Tourism Development Council website.
VisitGulf.com
Diving - Snorkeling - Scalloping
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The Gulf of Mexico is plentiful with wrecks and artificial reefs around Port St. Joe and Mexico City. Beginners and experienced divers alike will be delighted with the abundance of sea life around the many dive sites in the area. Charter dives and lessons are avaialble to make sure you make the most of your aquatic adventure.
The Gulf of Mexico and St. Joseph's Bay both offer great snorkeling for those not "deeply" committed to diving. St. Joseph's Bay is also renown for it scallops. During season (July 1 - Sept 10.), you can snorkel and catch dinner at the same time! Try these links to rent diving, snorkeling, and scalloping equipment, or schedule charter services.
Daly's Dock & Dive
Scallop Cove
The Trading Post 229-8775
Seahorse Water Safaris
Fishing - Crabbing - Oystering
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Oystering - Apalachicola is famous for its oysters! Local guides, coming from generations of oystering families, will take you on a real oysterboat and teach you the art of oyster harvesting. Now this is something you can't do in the heartlands!
Crabbing is great fun for the whole family and can be done anywhere on the Cape either on the beach or in the bay. It takes little equipment and provides lasting family memories.
Book Me A Charter
Capt. Randy Craft
Gulfcoast Fishing and Boating
Captan Trey
Tall Tales Charters
River Fishing: Bass, Bream, Catfish, Perch, Trout
Bay Fishing: Redfish, Trout, Sheephead, Drum, Tripletail, Flounder, Mackerel
Gulf Fishing: Grouper, Snapper, Sea Bass, Mackerel, Dolphin (mahi-mahi), Amberjack, Wahoo, many others
GolfCarabelle
St. James Bay Country Club
Port St. Joe
St. Joseph’s Bay Country Club
Eastpoint
Putt-N-Fuss
More courses in Panama City
Bay Point
Camp Creek Golf Club
Holiday Golf Club
Hombre Golf Club
Signal Hill Golf Course
Grocery & Convenience StoresConvienience
Scallop Cove
The Tradin' Post (850-229-8775)
There are 2 convenience stores on Cape San Blas where you can get gas, convenience store basics, beach and camping and fishing supplies, beer wine and some produce. They also rent canoes, kayaks, crab traps, fishing supplies,videos and much more! The Tradin' Post also makes carry-out pizza!
Full Service
Piggly Wiggly is a full service grocery store in both Port St. Joe (20 min.) or Apalachicola (25 min.)
Delivery
The Grocery Stork (850-229-2400)
Having too much fun to go to the store? Have your groceries purchased and delivered to 'Peace of Cape'. Call them with your shopping list and they will deliver your groceries the next morning.
Horseback Ridng on the BeachYes, horseback riding is allowed on the beach at Cape San Blas! Enjoy a beautiful sunset ride and you will have a Kodak moment and a romantic moment all in one. For families, this is an experience your children will remember for a lifetime.
Horseback riding companies bring their horses to Salinas park on Cape San Blas.
Broke-A-Toe: 850-340-0761 or 850-899-7433
TJ's Lazy Creek Horseback Rides 850-827-4294
Jet Skiing
The relative calm Gulf water here makes it a great place for jet skiing. We have space at 'Peace of Cape' to park and clean yours if you bring your own. You can also rent jet skis at Toucan's in Mexico Beach.
Parks & PlacesTake a tour of Cape San Blas and the St. Joe Bay area or try one of these other great places!
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
Apalachicola National Forest
St. George Island State Park
Tate’s Hell State Forest
Dog Island
Gulf World Marine Park (little longer to Panama City but kids will love it)
Places to Eat"Well, you gotta' eat", and it is, after-all, your vacation! You will find many great restaurants from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola. Southern style casusal dining is the order of the day (leave your necktie at home).
Coneheads is just a 5 minute walk from Barrier Dunes. You can get a great burger, breakfast, and of course ice cream.
Chef Grant Wallace brings a touch of New Orleans to Cape San Blas at the Loggerhead Grill, a great place for dining out (melt in you mouth filets).
Indian Pass Raw Bar is famous for it lagoon oysters and is a visitor favorite.
There are so many more great places to dine in the area. Follow the links to other fine dining choices.
Places to eat in Apalachicola
Places to eat in Mexico Beach
Places to eat in Port St. Joe
SailingTake a short 2-hour cruise to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park or spend the entire day sailing the Gulf coast. A day on the Gulf waters will leave your day-to-day stress far behind. Overnight trips can also be chartered for you and that special person in your life.
For those who want to "captain your own ship", 12' sailboats can also be rented.
Wind Catcher Sailing Charters
Event Horizon Sailing Charters (850-596-7710)
Seahorse Water Safaris
ShellingThere are a variety of shells on the gulf and bay side of the penisula when you know where to go. The Cape San Blas lighthouse is a popular spot to find huge shells, especially after a gulf storm. And if you have a metal detector, who knows what other treasures may wash up onto the beach from the many ship wrecks in the Gulf!
ShoppingSpend the day roaming though the antique shops in historical Apalachicola, only 25 minutes from Cape San Blas. While you're there, stroll along the tree-lined streets and admire Old Florida's over 200 Victorian homes and buildings on the National Register. Looking for that special beachware or gift? Try the many beach shops at Mexico Beach. Wherever you go, there's one thing you won't see, sprawling malls and parking lots. You won't run out of places to shop, but you might run out of time. Oh well, we know you'll be back!
Place to shop in Apalachicola
Places to shop in Mexico Beach
Places to shop in Port St. Joe
Turtle Watching
Every year one of mother nature's rituals occurs on the beaches of Cape San Blas. Loggerhead turtles, named for their relatively large heads and powerful jaws, come onto the beaches to lay their eggs. Large adult feamles crawl onto the beach in the middle of the night and lay 100+ eggs in the white sandy beaches. The nesting period is at its peak in June and July and is a truly spectacular event to witness. Approximatley 55 days later, a "herd of turtles" hatches and crawls across the sand and back into the sea. To see one of mother nature's mysteries in action is a truly rewarding experience for children and adults alike.
Weather
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Seasonal Temperatures at Cape San Blas
10 Day Forecast (MSN)
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