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PORT ST JOE

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Port St. Joe is a city on the Forgotten Coast of Florida.

Travel To

The closest airports in the area are the Apalachicola Municipal airport (AAF IATA) located about 17 miles southeast of Port St Joe in Apalachicola, Florida, the Panama City Northwest Florida International Airport (ECP IATA) located approximately 60 miles northwest of Port St Joe in Panama City, Florida, the Tallahassee Regional airport (TLH IATA) located roughly 69 miles northeast of Port St Joe in Tallahassee, Florida, and finally the Marianna Municipal airport (FAA LID: MAI) located around 71 miles north of Port St Joe in Marianna, Florida.

Sights
  • Centennial Building, 300 Allen Memorial Way. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Centennial Building (Q5059125) on Wikidata Centennial Building on Wikipedia 
  • Gulf County Visitor Center, 150 Captain Fred’s Place, ☏ +1 850 229-7800, info@visitgulf.com. Information about the area can be found here. Free. (updated Mar 2015)
  • Port Theatre, 314 Reid Avenue. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 
  • St. Joseph Catholic Mission Church, 216 8th Street. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. St. Joseph Catholic Mission Church (Q7589276) on Wikidata St. Joseph Catholic Mission Church on Wikipedia 
  • Old St. Joseph Cemetery, 2482 Garrison Avenue (Go south on Garrison Avenue from downtown Port St. Joe. Cemetery is on the right (west side)). Sunrise to sunset. The cemetery for the former town of St. Joseph. Victims of the 1841 yellow fever epidemic are buried here. Free. (updated Mar 2015)

State parks

  • Constitution Convention Museum State Park, 200 Allen Memorial Way (off U.S. 98), ☏ +1 850-229-8029. Th-M 9AM-5PM. 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. $2,child under 5 free. Constitution Convention Museum State Park (Q5164092) on Wikidata Constitution Convention Museum State Park on Wikipedia (updated Jun 2020)
  • St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, 8899 Cape San Blas Road, ☏ +1 850 227-1327. 8AM to sunset. 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. $6. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park (Q7589353) on Wikidata T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park on Wikipedia (updated Mar 2015)
Things to do
  • Seahorse Water Safaris (info@seahorsewatersafaris.com), 340 Marina Drive, ☏ +1 850-227-1099. Boat rentals, fishing, cruises, ecotours, sailing, and kayaks are available. 
  • Shore Thang Charters (Captain Hal Tarpley), 7191 Cape San Blas Rd, ☏ +1 850-227-6272. 24/7. Shore Thang 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. 
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters, George Core Park (West of US 98 near the intersection with SR 71 (Cecil G. Costin Sr Blvd)), ☏ +1 850 229-1151. F Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1PM-6PM. 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. Cape San Blas Light (Q5035030) on Wikidata Cape San Blas Light on Wikipedia (updated Feb 2015)
  • Port St. Joe Marina. (updated Mar 2015)
Shopping

Port City Shopping Center, 125 W US Hwy 98, ☏ +1 850-227-1292. 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. 

Dining
  • Dockside Cafe & Raw Bar, 340 Marina Drive (Highway 98 & Marina Drive), ☏ +1 850-229-5200. 11am-9pm. Dockside Cafe & Raw Bar serves fresh Gulf fish, shrimp, and oysters. Chicken, burgers and Philly steak are also available for the landlubber. $. 
  • Sunset Coastal Grill, 602 Monument Ave (across from the Port Inn), ☏ +1 850 227-7900. 11AM – 10:30PM. Seafood. Overlooks the St. Joseph Bay with sunset view, weather permitting. (updated Mar 2015)
Nightlife
  • Scallop RePUBlic, 411 Cape San Blas Rd. Craft Beer, Wine, and Live Music on Cape San Blas. (updated Jun 2020)
  • The Thirsty Goat, 501 Monument Ave, ☏ +1 850-229-7678. 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. 
Hotels
  • MainStay Suites, 3951 East Hwy 98, ☏ +1 850 229-6246. Check-in: 4pm, check-out: 11am. The only AAA-rated hotel in Gulf County, located 15 minutes from historic Apalachicola, and one of only four along the entire Forgotten Coast to receive a 3-diamond rating. $99. 
  • The Port Inn, 501 Monument Ave, ☏ +1 850-229-7678. Check-in: 4pm, check-out: 11am. 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. $99. 
Regional Travel
Routes through Port St. Joe
Pensacola ← Mexico Beach ← W US 98.svg E→ Apalachicola → Lakeland

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  • WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man. 29-year-old Kyle Brandon Slay was last seen wearing a bright orange shirt, camo pants, and brown boots. He is 6'4, 170 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes, according to a news release. Authorities […]
  • PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast will take place on Saturday, May 11, in Panama City Beach. The course will combine a 1.2-mile saltwater swim in the Gulf, a 56-mile bike ride through the Florida Pines, and a spectator-filled 13.1-mile run along the coast. Front Beach Road and the Middle Beach […]
  • PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB) - A Panama City man was arrested facing child sex charges. According to the Bay County Sheriff's Office, the suspect is 41-year-old, James Mixon, who is accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl multiple times. The incident took place at his home in the 4000th block of Deerfield Road. Authorities said […]
  • Update: The driver of the Pepsi van is a 47-year-old man from Bristol, FL, and the driver of the truck is a 26-year-old man from Dothan, AL, who sustained minor injuries, according to a news release. CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Florida Highway Patrol has reported an accident on Highway 20 towards Blountstown. Highway 20 […]
  • PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City church narrowly avoided significant damage on Friday morning after the roof of a neighboring business landed on their front lawn. Part of John Lee Mazda's roof blew off as a result of the strong winds the Panhandle experienced during Friday’s storm. The roof landed at Cedar Grove […]
  • BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement’s signature event of the year, the “Everlasting Stitches” Quilt Show, is returning on Saturday, May 11th to the settlement in Blountstown. It will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tickets costing $8 for those 13 and up, and $6 for anyone 12 and under or […]
  • Update: The northbound lanes of 231 have been reopened. BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A car accident has been reported in the area of US 231 and Cherokee Heights. Traffic was backed up along US 231, and police and EMS were on the scene. According to Panama City Officials, 3 vehicles were involved and 2 […]
  • PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB-TV) — After turbulent weather passed through the passed through the Panhandle, leaving behind a swath of clouds, cooler weather is on the way thanks to a secondary cold front driven by high pressure. We're not fully in the clear as remnant clouds leave some light scattered showers. This energy will be […]
  • DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) -- The community of Defuniak Springs is stepping up to help an 11-year-old boy who was shot while sleeping in his Mossy Head home this month. The Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the shooting- but said the investigation is not over. “He's bright-eyed. He's only […]
  • OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Thursday night marked the 67th annual blessing of the fleet in the Destin harbor. Pastors, priests, and rabbis from area churches gathered on AJ's Oyster Bar's docks to pray over the 125 charter boats that call Destin home. The prayers hope for an abundant fishing or tourist season with safe […]