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.