Explore some of our favorite nearby spots and trusted guides to help you experience the best of the Forgotten Coast — whether you’re looking to hit the water or dig into something delicious.
Head out to the Gulf of Mexico with one of the best captains around. Captain Wes knows these waters and will help you reel in grouper, snapper, kingfish, and more. Friendly, experienced, and fully equipped with a great boat — this trip is a can’t-miss for any angler.
Captain Wes Taliaferro – Apalachicola
www.fishkingcharters.com
Phone: (229) 395-2687
Just 1 mile from both 2 PALMS. This iconic local spot has been serving up fresh seafood for over 70 years. Featured in the New York Times, Indian Pass Raw Bar is known for sweet oysters, peel-and-eat shrimp, jumbo crab legs, and house-made jambalaya — all in a laid-back, no-frills setting that locals and visitors love.
www.indianpassrawbar.com
Phone: (850) 227-1670
Located right on St. Joseph Bay, Presnell’s offers everything you need for a day on the water:
– R.V. campsite rentals
– Fishing guides
– Boat launch + scenic bay trips
– Rentals: 16′ skiffs & pontoons
– Live & frozen bait + tackle shopWhether you're casting off or cruising the coastline, Presnell’s is a great home base.
www.presnells.com
Phone: (850) 848-4914
Experience the unique opportunity to ride horses along the shoreline, one of the few places in the U.S. where this is possible. Enjoy a serene ride with stunning Gulf views.
Broke-a-Toe Horseback Riding
www.brokeatoe.com
Phone: (850) 899-7433
Experience the convenience of exploring Cape San Blas with The Gulf Cart at the Cape, a family-owned business bringing easy beach access and local adventures to your doorstep. Their quality golf carts let you cruise the neighborhood, reach nearby attractions, and transport your beach gear with comfort and style.
www.thegulfcartatthecape.com
Gulf County offers pristine beaches at Cape San Blas and St. Joe Beach perfect for swimming, shelling, and watching spectacular westward-facing sunsets. The area's 244 miles of shoreline provide excellent fishing, scalloping, kayaking, and snorkeling in emerald waters. Visitors can explore St. Joseph Peninsula State Park for hiking and wildlife viewing, rent pontoons or golf carts to cruise the waterways and coastal communities, or simply relax on the uncrowded, pet-friendly white sand beaches that define this laid-back stretch of Florida's Forgotten Coast.
www.gulfcounty-fl.gov
Scallop Cove is a group of four businesses serving Florida's Cape San Blas area with everything needed for a beach getaway. Their General Store offers deli food, pizza, ice cream, and souvenirs, while their Bait & Tackle shop equips local anglers. Located in St. Joe State Park, Scallop Cove Too rents pontoons, golf carts, and kayaks, and their online store sells Cape San Blas branded clothing and souvenirs for visitors wanting to take home memories of this coastal destination.
www.scallopcove.com
