Barrier Dunes Amenities
2 Pools (one beachfront) Tennis/Pickleball Court Playground Community Room 3 Ponds
2 Pools (one beachfront) Tennis/Pickleball Court Playground Community Room 3 Ponds
The Loggerhead Run Bike Trail is an 8-mile bayside bike trail that runs along Cape San Blas Road (on Cape San Blas!) It runs from Salinas Park (the start of Cape San Blas) to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, right outside of Barrier Dunes! You…
Birding seasons are Fall through Spring. Enjoy Northern Gannet, White and Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, Herons, Egrets, Geese, Blue-Winged Teal, Bald Eagle, Dunlin, Northern Harrier, Black-Bellied Plover, Snowy Plover, Wilson’s Plover, Royal Tern, Forester’s Tern, Caspian Tern, Geese, and American Kestrel to name a few. Here…
St. Joseph Bay is an outstanding place for new or experienced boaters alike since the waters are so calm! You may see a stingray, horseshoe crab, blue crab, starfish, redfish, mullet, live shells, or schools of baitfish. In the deeper channels around Black’s Island, you…
Another unique activity you can enjoy on the beach is a beach bonfire. Be sure to dig a hole for your fire so you “leave no trace” on the beach when you’re done. Bring a firelog to help start the fire (there are…
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 202 20th Street, Port St. Joe 850-227-1417 First Baptist Church of Port St. Joe Gulf County Church Information Port St. Joe United Methodist Church
Seahorse Water Safaris 850-227-1099. Port St. Joe Marina RC Fishing Charters 850-653-6332 Bali Hai Charters * Pet-friendly! 850-227-5802 AquaBear Adventures Sunset cruises or snorkel trips. 850-227-8200 About Fun Charters Snorkeling, sunset cruises, ecotours. 850-340-21035
A comprehensive list of dining in Apalachicola, FL which is just 23 miles north of Cape San Blas.
CAPE TRADING POST Breakfast, lunch supper 850-229-8775. On Cape San Blas (beachside). Full convenience store with everything from meat to beer, wine and liquor. About 3 miles from Barrier Dunes) Cape Coffee and Ice Cream Beside the Cape Trading Post. Ice Cream shop with outdoor…
A comprehensive list of dining in Port St. Joe, FL which is just 12 miles north of Cape San Blas.
There is wonderful fishing in the area—from the shore, from a boat, in the ocean or bay or one of the freshwater ponds in Barrier Dunes! The waters of the Apalachicola Bay & the Gulf of Mexico from Carrabelle to Mexico Beach are known to…
We are spoiled for choice when it comes to golf in this area. There are golf courses around Cape San Blas and we have listed some here. We have also added some videos so you can get an idea of what each course is like…
HORSEBACK RIDING ON THE BEACH: Go horseback riding right on the Cape San Blas beach. There are several companies and they bring the horses to Salinas Park, about 1 mile past the C30 junction on the Cape. Two-Bit Stable Horseback Riding 850-227-4744. Broke A Toe…
A consolidated list of local music. You will be redirected to their Facebook page where you will find the most current schedule.
A Day Away Spa Services 850-227-6642 Massage Therapy by David Oakley, LMT 850-227-4791 Riverfront Therapy 850-653-6719. Text is Best. Offers In-home services Kelly Rene’s Hair Studio & Day Spa 302 Reid Ave Port St Joe, FL 32456 (850) 229-1113 Hair, Nails, and Waxing Services. Full-service salon and will travel…
A list of additional things to do while on vacation at Cape San Blas, including scooter rentals, tours, parasailing, diving, snorkeling, and more.
See parks, national forests, museums, natural springs, the lighthouse and more.
Scalloping SCALLOPING: 2022 Season is AUGUST 16 – SEPTEMBER 24 If you can swim, float or walk you can go 2 miles or more in a foot or 2 of water, you can scallop. Scalloping is a great activity for families because scallops are found…
TURTLE SEASON: Turtle season in Gulf County runs from May 1 to October 31. The Cape San Blas beaches are prime nesting grounds for Loggerhead & Greenback turtles. During the 1st half of the season, pregnant sea turtles drag themselves up on the Gulf County beaches to…
Whether you’re strolling along the natural shores of St. Joseph Bay, taking a walk on our pristine beaches or exploring the wonders of the Forgotten Coast, you will surely be amazed at the treasures you’ll find as you comb Gulf County’s unique shorelines. From beautiful…
A hand-selected list of shopping in Apalachicola, Florida, about 25 minutes from Cape San Blas–worth a trip to the unique shops and fabulous food!
Beach Planet-4266 Cape San Blas Rd 850-229-1515. Beach merchandise and more Cape Trading Post Right on Cape San Blas. Groceries, clothing, merchandise, beer, wine and much more. Coneheads- 8020 Cape San Blas Rd 850-229-5252 Clothing, merchandise, dining, desserts Indian Pass General Store- 8300 County Rd…
Beachwalk – Beach & Giftware 13252 Highway 98. 850-648-4200. Fine gifts and clothing. Driftwood Inn Gifts 1701 Hwy. 98. 850-648-5126. T-Shirts, and gift items. Frost’s Pottery Garden 2950 W. Hwy 98. Pottery from around the world, exotic plants, Adirondacks & oak rockers. The gift shop has painted glass,…
Amigos 218 Reid Ave. Latino flavor fresh bread, tortilla, cheeses and a variety of sauces, canned goods, sodas, chips, CDs, shirts, hats and more. Antiques on Reid 207 Reid Ave. Bay Antiques 301 Reid Ave. Art, antiques and collectible curios. Beach to Bay Interiors 414 Reid Ave. Boutique by…