Port St. Joe vacation

[bluemtnrunner]

Anyone of a good place to stay in Port St. Joe? I'm thinking cabins...we have 4 pre-adolesent boys. We want to fish, kayak, just hang out...our vacation away from Santa Rosa Beach.
Also considering Itchatucknee River

[beachmouse]

I want to say they're got cabins in the state park on the Cape San Blas peninsula.

[Suma]

They do have cabins at the state park on Cape San Blas but they are pretty basic. Cape San Blas, however, is wonderful! Secluded, good fishing and scalloping, in season. Mexico Beach might be another alternative. Ah, the beaches of my childhood...

[MissCritter]

We haven't been out that way in about 3 years, but unless things have changed in the past couple of years, those cabins book up a year in advance, as soon as they come online. Very quiet place to stay. Our son was thrilled to pick up a horseshoe crab the size of a platter. And fiddler crabs by the hundreds. Have you looked at St. George Island, also in the area?

[aggieb]

the cape, can't say enough good things about it. enjoy your vacay. st. joe bay perfect for the kayaks and fishing. oh and watch your step, little hammerheads and rays are all around, speaking from experience.

[DD]

the cape, can't say enough good things about it. enjoy your vacay. st. joe bay perfect for the kayaks and fishing.

^^What she said. :wave:

[kurt]

Yep - the state park cabins book well in advance.

Try these private ones - http://www.oldsaltworks.com

Very close to the Raw Bar. :wub:

[Johnrudy]

If you're looking for a good restaurant try That Place on 98 (http://www.thatplaceon98.net/directions.htm). It's not too far (by my standards anyway) but it's not w/in walking distance either.

Me and the boy ate there in March and loved their fresh seafood. :wub:
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[kurt]

If you're looking for a good restaurant try That Place on 98 (http://www.thatplaceon98.net/directions.htm). It's not too far (by my standards anyway) but it's not w/in walking distance either.

Me and the boy ate there in March and loved their fresh seafood. :wub:
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Hmmm . . . about an hour from PSJ ... ?

[Johnrudy]

Hmmm . . . about an hour from PSJ ... ?
Didn't know it was that far. We were coming from the east.

[Cil]

The Old Saltworks looked pretty rustic to me, but I guess that works for pre-adolescent boys. Pristine Realty might have a nice rental, as well.
I am sure the state park cabins are rented, but I guess it doesn't hurt to at least ask.
People would always tell me that the flies or skeeters bothered them on the Cape, but we never noticed them.
Loggerhead Grill (on the Cape) is nicer dining, the Dockside in town (PSJ) is more traditional fried stuff, Provisions (in PSJ) is excellent fare, and of course, Indian Pass Raw Bar is not to be missed.
In terms of groceries, the PigglyWiggly in Apalach is better than the one in PSJ, but probably the boys are not too picky.

[gardening1970]

Wherever you stay, take the time to visit the state park. My grandfather lives in St. Joe Beach, and I drive out to the Cape eveytime I visit him. I think it is $4 per car. The dunes are gorgeous, and I've never seen the beaches very crowded. Many, many shells. Seems like there were a lot more horseshoe crab around when I was a kid than there are today. Maybe that's just my recollection.

Bluewater Outriggers is an interesting store - near the Marina and the Piggly Wiggly in St. Joe. Also, I think I saw an ad somewhere for horseback riding out on the Cape. That would be fun.