Places to Shop, Eat, or Rent Beach Gear, Golf Carts and More

The links below are provided in no particular order. These are businesses we frequent or others have told us about and we hope you find this list helpful. It's by no means exhaustive and please email us if you have a suggested addition. We have no business relationship with these folks, receive no financial consideration from them, and make no guarantees about their businesses or your satisfaction with their services, but we do hope this list may help you before and during your stay with us!

Groceries, Liquor, Fresh Seafood,Bait, Golf Carts and Beach Gear Rentals

Duren's Piggly Wiggly Affectionately known to so many of us as "The Pig." It's the first place we hit when we get into town and get all the groceries we need for the week! (Always love the Pig. Just be prepared for Saturday Insanity in season and take your time.)

The Port Fine Wine and Spirits 850-229-2977 Captain Boyd Pickett has a great little store and carries an excellent supply of everything from hard-to-find import beers to a good wine selection. Right across Highway 98 from the Pig so you can get your provisions in one stop!

Scallop Cove is located conveniently on the Cape, just minutes from all our properties. The BP carries a nice assortment of t-shirts, shorts, bathing suits, sundresses, flip-flops and souvenirs, along with groceries, beer, wine, and an assortment of take-out foods. Scallop Cove has free Wi-Fi.

The Cape Trading Post, 850-229-8775, 4975 Cape San Blas Road. Pizzas, groceries, beach products, beer, wine, and a liquor store next-door. Fresh meats for those who don't want to go back into Port St. Joe!

Scallop Cove Bait and Tackle 850-227-7557 Purchase your Florida fishing license here. The bait shop will outfit you with all your fishing needs. Mike and the "old salts" who are usually in residence will tell you where to go to make the most of your fishing trips. You can also rent kayaks, bikes, "resort quality" beach chairs, umbrellas and more.

ST. JOE SHRIMP COMPANY, 1937 CR C30 Simmons Bayou. 850-229-6224. Stop on your way to the Cape and pick up some shrimp, oysters, grouper, crab. Located on the right-hand side of the road, just before you get to Presnell's Marina in Simmons Bayou.

13 MILE Oyster Company, 13 Mile, Apalachicola. 850-653-8522. Bring your own cooler.

St. Joe Rent-All 850-227-2112 Golf Cart rentals are available on a daily or weekly basis with prior arrangement. Delivery is available to The Beaches, Cape San Blas and Indian Pass. You should call ahead for more information or reservations.

Smiley's Beach Rentals operates out of St. Joe Ace Hardware in Port St. Joe. 850-227-1287. Beach gear, grills, baby gates and more available for rent. Delivery available to Mexico Beach, Windmark Beach, St. Joe Beach, Cape San Blas and Indian Pass.

Restaurants in Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas

Sunset Coastal Grill sits on the bay in Port St. Joe. Owned by Patti & Dewey Blaylock. A great place to enjoy dinner while the sun sets over the bay or watch the fireworks on July 4th.

Indian Pass Raw Bar is a Cape institution and a must-stop for your week at the Beach. All the locals love it -- that's gotta tell you something!

Coneheads, 8080 Cape San Blas Road, just outside the entrance to the State Park. Phone is 850-229-5252. Serves hamburgers, pizza, ice cream, beer & wine, also open for breakfast certain hours and days during season.

Provisions Restaurant and Catering Downtown on Reid Avenue, Provisions serves lunch and dinner. Closed Sundays.

Peppers Mexican Grill, 224 Reid Avenue, 850-229-8540. Great Mexican food and good value for familes.

Joe Mamas Wood Fired Pizza, 406 Reid Avenue, is open every day but Monday during season.

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 412 Reid Avenue, 850-227-9999

Paul Gants Bar-B-Que, 470 W. Highway 98, 850-227-9311. Some of the best barbeque you'll ever eat! Only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Dockside Cafe is located at the Port St. Joe Marina. Has a nice deck outside and sometimes has live music.

Boon Docks at Windmark Beach, 850-229-6060. Open for lunch and dinner but not every day. Check website for hours and more information.

Toucans on the beach in Mexico Beach. Indoor and outdoor dining. Remember, Mexico Beach is on Central Time.

Killer Seafood in Mexico Beach, Closed Monday and Tuesday. Check website for hours of operation.

Mango Marley's in Mexico Beach. Open 7 days at week at 11 a.m. until last person is served.

Sharon's Cafe, 1100 Highway 98 in Mexico Beach. 850-648-8634. Serves breakfast and lunch

Regan's Pub and Oyster Bar, 8066 W Hwy 98, St. Joe Beach, 850-647-2800. Casual atmosphere, restaurant and lounge with pool tables and darts.

Beach Pizza, 2902 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach, 850-648-4600. Great Pizza, hot and cold sub sandwiches. They deliver!

You'll also find Subway, McDonald's, Hungry Howie's Pizza, and Burger King in Port St. Joe.