Cape San Blas
Just 20 minutes south of Port St. Joe on Florida’s Northwest Coast, Cape San Blas is a secluded piece of paradise with serene beaches, emerald-green water, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Relax on the beach, swim, snorkel, and dive the glistening Gulf waters, do some fishing, explore the area on foot or by bike via the eight-mile Loggerhead Trail, and visit Salinas Park Bayside and Salinas Park Gulfside for scenic boardwalk views.
Tall dunes, abundant wildlife, and pristine white-sand beaches make T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park’s a must-see. Both kid-friendly and pet-friendly, Cape San Blas has something for everyone in the family. Four-legged family members are welcome at most Gulf County beaches and elsewhere in the community, including the Gulf County Welcome Center in Port St. Joe.
When it’s time to eat, try Skully’s Low Country Boil or The Smokehouse on Cape San Blas, which serves up slow-smoked meats and Southern sides. For something sweeter, choose from the many flavors at Cape San Blas Coffee & Ice Cream, situated right next door to Cape Tradin’ Post, which sells hot foods, camping supplies, fishing supplies, souvenirs, wine and liquor, and more.
Plan your trip to Visit Gulf.
BEACHES
Spend time on the pet- and family-friendly beaches of Cape San Blas.
WATERWAYS
At the north side of Cape San Blas is St. Joseph Bay, which is teeming with aquatic life and a popular place for scalloping in the summertime.
FAMILY FUN
Play at the beach, do some paddling on the Gulf, and go horseback riding.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
See the museums and check out events in nearby Port St. Joe.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Bike, hike, paddle, fish, and ride horses on the beach.
- Fishing
- Kayaking and paddleboarding
- Boating and sailing
- Biking, hiking, and walking
- Horseback riding on the beach
ACCESSIBILITY
Rish Recreation area has a variety of accessible amenities, including its boardwalk, outdoor showers, picnic facilities, and beach wheelchairs, motorized beach wheelchairs, boardwalk scooters, and water wheelchairs.
PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Take your four-legged best friend along to the beach.
DINING
Enjoy fresh seafood and the unique culinary offerings at Cape San Blas.
SHOPPING
Get necessities and beach supplies in town and head to nearby Port St. Joe’s Reid Avenue shopping district for boutiques, bistros, and spas.
SPORTS
Golf in year-round sunshine and beautiful surroundings.
PLACES TO STAY
Book a vacation rental, RV campsite, or cottage.
From shore to sky at Cape San Blas
Quick Facts
Quiet secluded beaches and shell hunting
Nearest Airport
CAPE SAN BLAS BUSINESS LISTINGS
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