Cape San Blas Things to Do
A visit to the Cape San Blas area may include a trip to St. Vincent’s Wildlife Refuge or the Cape San Blas Lighthouse in Port St. Joe. Fresh and saltwater fishing trips may be arranged as well as horseback riding on the beach. Canoes and kayaks are available for the self-guided adventurer and snorkeling gear can be rented for those wanting an up-close-and-personal experience with the local flora and fauna.
Arrange for that special photo on the beach by a local photographer or spend the day shopping & dining in nearby Apalachicola or Port St. Joe. Of course, relaxing on the beach is always the best way to spend the day on Cape San Blas!
Visit these websites to learn more about available activities in the area:
Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce
Gulf County Chamber of Commerce
Horseback riding on the beach
Fishing Charters and Guide Services
Outdoor Recreation Companie
Average Weather
Month
Air Temp*
Water Temp*
HI LO
AVG
January
62 44
59
February
67 53
59
March
73 55
63
April
76 58
70
May
79 62
78
June
85 71
80
July
87 73
84
August
88 75
84
September
86 72
82
October
83 66
77
November
75 85
67
December
66 48
65
Our Favorite Restaurants
Cape San Blas
Cone Heads // 850.229.5252
Cape Trading Post // 850.229.8775
Sand Bucket // 850.229.4227
Skully’s // 850.247.3077
Peachy’s Beach Eats // 850.227.1450
St. Joe Shrimp Company // 850.229.6174
Scallop Cove // 850.227.1573
Apalachicola
Owl Cafe // 850.653.9888
Tap Room At The Owl Cafe // 850.653.1910
Up The Creek // 850.653.2525
Apalachicola Seafood Grill // 850.653.9510
Tamara’s Cafe // 850.653.4111
Up To No Good Tavern // 850.653.1124
The Franklin // 850.270.2150
Hole in the Wall Seafood // 850.653.3222
Port St. Joe
Provisions // 850.229.9200
Krazy Fish Grille // 850.229.7878
Joe Mama’s // 850.229.6262
Peppers Mexican // 850.229.8540
The Brickwall // 850.899.9454
Ronnie B’s // 850.227.1386
Indian Pass Raw Bar Uptown // 850.899.9001
Dodaddy’s Seafood Restaurant // 850.899.9058
Dagwood’s Delicatessen // 850.899.9060
Haughty Heron Bar // 850.229.3463
Sand Dollar Cafe // 850.227.4865
Mexico Beach
Killer Seafood // 850.648.6565
Mango Marley’s // 850-648-5000
St. Joe Beach
Shipwrecked Raw Bar // 850.647.5050
Souvenir Shops
Beach Planet // 850.229.1515
Trading Post // 850.229.8775
Scallop Cove // 850.227.1573
Indian Pass
Indian Pass Raw Bar // 850.227.1670
Beach Cart Rentals
Explore the sands of the Cape in the comfort of a four-person gas-powered beach cart. The Cape offers miles of white sand beaches along the Emerald Coast where you can stop for a picnic or gather seashells to take home from your vacation.
Kayaks & Paddleboards
Come, enjoy our piece of heaven on the Forgotten Coast of Florida’s Panhandle. Whether you’re a beginner on stand-up paddleboards or a seasoned kayaker, let Happy Ours Kayaks help you plan your next nature-based adventure. Get safety tips for newcomers!
Fishing Charters
Explore the pristine waters and natural treasures in Cape San Blas. Enjoy fishing, sightseeing, shell trips, and more with a charter. Whether you’re looking for shallow water angling or off-shore fishing for tuna, there’s something for everyone.
Snorkeling & Horseback Riding
Experience an abundance of sea life up-close-and-personal in St. Joe Bay, one of the largest seagrass beds in the country! Or take in the amazing sights, smells, and sounds on the shore as you ride along the beach on horseback.
Cape Trading Post
Located just across from the inn, the Cape Trading Post offers you a full line of groceries, souvenirs, and a fully-stocked liquor store. They have just about anything you may need to make your visit enjoyable.