Outdoor Fun on The Forgotten Coast

As with all Southern Resorts’ coastal destinations, the beach offers so much to do, including swimming, kayaking, boating, parasailing and more. The Forgotten Coast, however, adds a few twists not found in all other destinations.

Diving enthusiasts here have a little perk off shore in the Gulf. Not just any sunken wreck off the coast, but apparently, THE wreck dive of the Gulf of Mexico – The Empire Mica is located just 26 miles off the Cape. Take a close look at this British tanker, sunk in 1942 by a German U Boat, U-67.

Another unique feature is horseback riding on the beach in Cape San Blas, only a 20-30 minute drive from Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach.

Probably the most popular activity is the quest for succulent scallops in season. Visitors come from all over, even other beach communities in Florida to find and feast on bay scallops. It is a wonderful and easy family pastime.

Broke-A-Toe – “Come ride with us.” Horseback riding on trails and the beach with trained horses and professional guides. A great way to explore the coast. Cape San Blas. 850.899.RIDE (7433)

Daly’s Dock & Dive Center – For the passionate or even inexperienced diver and/or snorkeler, visit Daly’s. 301 Monument Avenue – Highway 98, Port St. Joe. 850. 229.6330

Killfish Custom Charters – Let Killfish, the area’s most experienced dive trip provider take you to the greatest wreck in the Gulf of Mexico. 850.527.7901

Seahorse Water Safaris – Visit Seahorse Water Safaris for all your outdoor fun needs. Located at the Port St Joe Marina, they have it all: fishing, boat rentals, eco tours, kayaks, scalloping trips, snorkeling trips and the list continues… 340 Marina Drive. Port St. Joe. 850.227.1099

Two-bit Stable – Come and get some sand in your boots with Two-bit, creating family vacation memories. Cape San Blas. 850.227.4744

Other Water Sports along the Coast…

AAA Gulf Coast Fishing & Boating, 192 Money Bayou Drive, Port St. Joe, 850.229.3474

Big Time Charters, 9412 Auger Avenue, Port St. Joe, 850.647.3474

Bluewater Outriggers, 121 W Highway 98 Port St. Joe, 850.216.9600 

Dog House Charters, 382 Ponderosa Pine Drive, Port St. Joe, 850.227.7281

 Half Hitch Tackle, 212A Highway 98, Port St. Joe, 866.872.7100

Smiley’s Beach Rentals, 2720 State Road 30-A ,Port St. Joe, 850.227.1287

Tall Tales Fishing, 381 Ponderosa Pine Drive, Port St. Joe, 850.229.7149