Overview
Port St. Joe is a city on the Forgotten Coast of Florida.
7 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Port St. Joe
Centennial Building
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
St. Joseph Catholic Mission Church
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
The location and exhibits take the visitor into a time when Florida was only a territory and elected leaders met to bring the territory into statehood with the introduction of a state constitution.
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
From U.S. 98, turn south onto State Road 30-A. Travel to State Road 30-E. Turn west. The road goes right into the park in about 8 miles.
Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters
Moved in 2014 from Cape San Blas, the lighthouse and accompanying keepers quarters are now in George Core Park, near the Gulf County Welcome Center.
Gulf County Visitor Center
Information about the area can be found here.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Florida Panhandle)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, Panama City Beach — 48 mi away. Directions
- TLH Tallahassee International Airport, Tallahassee — 69 mi away. Directions
- PNS Pensacola International Airport, Pensacola — 122 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest airports in the area are the Apalachicola Municipal airport (AAF) located about 17 miles southeast of Port St Joe in Apalachicola, Florida, the Panama City Northwest Florida International Airport (ECP) located approximately 60 miles northwest of Port St Joe in Panama City, Florida, the Tallahassee Regional airport (TLH) located roughly 69 miles northeast of Port St Joe in Tallahassee, Florida, and finally the Marianna Municipal airport (MAI) located around 71 miles north of Port St Joe in Marianna, Florida.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $99–$99 a night (typical $99), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$140, mid-range ~$170, comfortable ~$260.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Centennial Building, Constitution Convention Museum State Park, Old St. Joseph Cemetery
- Lunch The White Marlin and Oysterette
- Afternoon St. Joseph Catholic Mission Church, Port Theatre
- Evening Scallop RePUBlic
Day 2
- Morning St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters
- Afternoon Inshore Charters
- Evening The Thirsty Goat
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get in
The closest airports in the area are the Apalachicola Municipal airport (AAF) located about 17 miles southeast of Port St Joe in Apalachicola, Florida, the Panama City Northwest Florida International Airport (ECP) located approximately 60 miles northwest of Port St Joe in Panama City, Florida, the Tallahassee Regional airport (TLH) located roughly 69 miles northeast of Port St Joe in Tallahassee, Florida, and finally the Marianna Municipal airport (MAI) located around 71 miles north of Port St Joe in Marianna, Florida.
Get around
The preferred mode of transportation in Port St. Joe is the golf cart.
See
See Old St. Joseph Cemetery
The cemetery for the former town of St. Joseph. Victims of the 1841 yellow fever epidemic are buried here.
State parks
Do
Do Inshore Charters
offers anglers of all skill levels a professionally guided charter fishing experience in the waters of St. Joseph Bay, Apalachicola Bay and East Bay along the Florida Gulf Coast. Here you can fish for speckled trout, red fish, Spanish mackerel, flounder, shark, and many more species. Eco tours also available.
Do Port St. Joe Marina
Buy
Shop Port City Shopping Center
A beautiful 50,000 square foot outdoor shopping center that features a 32,000 square foot Piggly Wiggly Supermarket, as well as numerous specialty shops, boutiques, and eateries.
Eat
Eat The White Marlin and Oysterette
Seafood. Overlooks the St. Joseph Bay with sunset view, weather permitting. Expensive.
Drink
Drink Scallop RePUBlic
Craft Beer, Wine, and Live Music on Cape San Blas.
Drink The Thirsty Goat
Located at the historic Port Inn, the Thirsty Goat offers a relaxed atmosphere to watch the sunset, meet with friends, and meet new friends. The Thirsty Goat offers a wide selection of cocktails, wine, cigars, domestic & imported beer, and select micro-brews.
Sleep
Stay The Port Inn
Port Inn is a restored 21-room hotel located in the small coastal town of Port St. Joe on Florida's quiet Gulf Coast, less than twenty minutes from Apalachicola and Mexico Beach. The Inn sits just across the street from St. Joseph Bay and Frank Pate Park with public boat launching facilities, and just three blocks from a new, state-of-the-art marina offering fishing charters and waterfront dining.
Nearby
Apalachicola
City / town · 40 listings · 20 mi away
Eastpoint
City / town · 1 listings · 26 mi away
Saint George
City / town · 4 listings · 27 mi away
Panama City
City / town · 12 listings · 33 mi away
Carrabelle
City / town · 17 listings · 38 mi away
Panama City Beach
City / town · 37 listings · 39 mi away
Blountstown
City / town · 7 listings · 46 mi away
Apalachicola National Forest
Park · 6 listings · 48 mi away
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