St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Located near the city of Port St. Joe, T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is a state park with two unnamed white sand beaches. Out of the two beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, one is situated along the Gulf of Mexico, while the other is situated along the St. Joseph Bay. Sand dunes and coastal vegetation are also present near these beaches. The beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach. 

The beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park do not have lifeguards. However, the beaches and the area around them have many amenities including restrooms, showers, concession stands, nature trails, boat launch facility, kayak/canoe launch facility, picnic areas, and a children’s playground (currently unavailable due to damage by Hurricane Michael). Dogs are not allowed on the beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.

The beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park offer many fun activities including sunbathing, picnicking, beachcombing, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, biking, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving, canoeing, surf-skiing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, boating, parasailing, and paddleboarding. The shallow water near the beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park makes it ideal for beginner swimmers, kayakers, canoeists, and paddleboarders. In addition, the water’s clarity also makes it ideal for snorkelers and scuba divers, who often enter the water near this beach to explore its vibrant biodiversity - depending on the time of the year, you can view many kinds of animals in the water near this beach including sea turtles, manatees, and a large variety of fish. In addition, sea turtles also seasonally use the beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park as a nesting spot. 

Artificial reefs have also been placed in the water near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park by the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association - these reefs are easily accessible by boat and are popular among scuba divers. However, if you are planning to go into the water near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, we recommend being careful as the water near this beach is known to have unpredictable rip currents. Another popular activity in the beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is beachcombing - if you are planning to beach-comb here, we recommend visiting this beach preferably during low tide and after a storm as many interesting objects can be found on the beaches during this time. The beaches in T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park are also great fishing spots - you can catch many kinds of fish in the water here including redfish, whiting, Spanish mackerel, and pompano. If you are planning to fish in the water near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, we recommend following the local fishing regulations. T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park has a vibrant landscape with an amazing variety of flora and fauna - you can explore this biodiversity via the nature trails present here. In addition, you can view many kinds of animals here including opossum, otter, armadillo, foxes, and bobcats. In addition, you can view many kinds of migratory birds and butterflies here during spring and autumn. T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park also has a paved road that offers an amazing biking experience. In addition, a 10-mile biking trail is also present near this state park that borders a nearby road called County Road 30 East. It is important to note that camping is currently unavailable at this state park due to damage by Hurricane Michael.

Getting to T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is easy - the state park is present near 8899 Cape San Blas Road and is easily accessible from United States Highway 98. The state park also has a parking lot. However, it is important to note that you need to pay an entrance fee to access T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. The state park is open from 8 am to sunset.

There are many attractions near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park within a 30-minute drive. Constitution Convention Museum State Park is spread over 14 acres and is set around the former settlement of St. Joseph, which was the site of Florida’s first constitutional convention in 1838. The state park and the museum within it have interesting historical exhibitions including artifacts from the settlement of St. Joseph and a replicated convention hall which has replicas of eminent statesmen who participated in drafting Florida’s early constitution including David Y. Levy and William P. Duvall. Cape San Blas Lighthouse is a 19th century lighthouse which has been repeatedly reconstructed and moved due to the constant erosion of the shoreline around it. The lighthouse also offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the St. Joseph Bay. In addition, the Keepers’ Quarters near this lighthouse has interesting historical exhibits along with a gift shop. If you are looking for another attraction near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, Salinas Park is a recreational park that offers many amenities including picnic areas, barbecue areas, bathrooms, and a playground.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park within a 30-minute drive. Provisions serves amazing seafood, salads, pastas, sandwiches, and steaks. Joe Mama's Wood Fired Kitchen is known for serving amazing pizzas, seafood, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast dishes. Indian Pass Raw Bar is a popular local restaurant that serves amazing seafood and barbecue dishes. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, Sand Dollar Cafe serves excellent dishes for breakfast and lunch including eggs, grits, and biscuits and gravy.

If you are looking for a hotel near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Marriott's Legends Edge at Bay Point is an hour-and-40 minute drive away. This hotel offers many amenities including a hot tub, a patio with a fire pit and a barbecue grill, a gazebo, a convenience store, a gym, and two outdoor pools. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Cape San Blas Inn which offers many amenities including a private dock, a hot tub, a DVD library, loaner facility for kayaks, canoes, and bikes, and complimentary breakfast. As another moderately priced option, The Port Inn And Cottages, Ascend Hotel Collection offers many amenities including a lounge/bar, a pool, and a bike rental facility. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near T.H Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, the 2-Star Mainstay Suitesoffers many amenities including a fitness room, a pool, a hot tub, laundry facilities, and complimentary continental breakfast.