The little bayfront town of Port St. Joe, about 45 minutes southeast of Panama City on Florida’s Northwest Coast, is big on character and seaside charm. A fishing and boating haven, Port St. Joe offers visitors a compact, walkable downtown with independent restaurants and shops, a pristine shoreline, and plenty of fun ways to spend time outdoors.
Stroll the historic downtown, much of which is pet-friendly, check out the boutiques, and stop by the Gulf County Welcome Center for a sample of Tupelo honey, visitor guide, and coffee. Choose from a variety of fun and fresh eateries like Sisters’ Bistro, Quatro Locos Tacos and Cantina, and Krazyfish Grille.
Outdoor recreation can be found in many forms here. Spend time at St. Joe Beach and look across the bay to glimpse T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park in the distance. Go for a bike ride or walk on the paved four-mile Port City Trail, and take the 0.7-mile gravel Bay Walk Trail along the shoreline of St. Joe Bay.
See the Cape San Blas Lighthouse at George Core Park, learn about Florida history at Constitution Convention Museum State Park, and watch the calendar for events including Blast on the Bay Songwriters’ Festival and Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival.
Plan your trip at Visit Gulf.
BEACHES
Enjoy perfect sunsets and an uncrowded shoreline.
WATERWAYS
The 15-mile-long, 6-mile-wide bay between St. Joseph Peninsula and Port St. Joe is a popular spot for all kinds of saltwater activities.
FAMILY FUN
Visit the parks, get in the water, and go shelling and scalloping.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Visit the arts center and museums of Port St. Joe.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Go on a charter fishing trip and catch your next meal.
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 family member to the beach and Port St. Joe’s dog-friendly restaurants and businesses.
DINING
Savor craft cocktails with water views, sit down to upscale surf and turf, and enjoy fresh, authentic Mexican cuisine in Port St. Joe.
SHOPPING
Pick up fresh produce at the farmers’ market and shop for coastal decor, clothing, outdoor gear, and more.
SPORTS
Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy the scenic St. Joseph Bay Golf Club.
PLACES TO STAY
Book a stay at a boutique hotel, coastal cottage, or RV resort.
