Activities

Explore St. Vincent Island, St. Joseph Bay, Indian Pass Lagoon, Money Bayou and other coastal waters in kayaks, canoes, or motorboats. Ride horses on the beach, take a shuttle to St. Vincent Island, or visit Little St. George Island Lighthouse during your stay at the Turtle Beach Inn. Visit the #1 beach in the U.S. at St. Joe State Park on Cape San Blas.  Take advantage of the great fishing in the bays, lagoons and offshore.  Also don't forget about scallop season from July 1st through September 10th. 

 

  • Canoes or Kayaks available for rent. Visit the Happy Ours Kayak website for details.
  • Motor boat rentals are available for St. Joe Bay. For details, visit Seahorse Water Safaris website.
  • Shuttle (by boat) to St. Vincent Island with St. Vincent Island Shuttle Service.
  • Charter Fishing is available from a number of deep sea or bay flays fishing guides
    • The Robinson Brothers Guide Service out of Apalachicola.  Both inshore and offshore guides are usually available.
    • Captain Keith Grimes charters fishing adventures and dolphin watch tours in St. Joe Bay, Apalachicola Bay, St. George Sound or out in the Gulf - specializing in light tackle and fly fishing.
    • Earl Middleton of Congo Charters offers both offshore and bay trips
    • Captain Trey Landry, offering shallow water angling with fly and light tackle gear.
  • Dive trips, snorkeling trips, sunset cruises and sightseeing boat trips are available through Seahorse Water Safaris.  Call 850-227-1099. 
  • Tight Lines, Good Times, a 49 person party boat out of Port St. Joe Marina offers large group fishing, touring and partying on the water.
  • Horseback riding on the beach can be arranged through the local outfitter Broke-A-Toe.  Rates are $50 per hour and $75 per 1.5 hours.  Call 850-899 RIDE(7433) for scheduling and questions. 

   

                                                 


Want to be pampered while visiting the forgotten coast? Try Riverfront Therapy for yoga and a massage.

Other area activities include exploring historic Apalachicola and other beachfront communities. Unique shops and restaurants are located nearby in Apalachicola and Port St. Joe. The St. Joseph's Bay Country Club is a nice 18 hole golf course located an easy 5 miles away. We also recommend the St. James Bay Golf Course near Carrabelle, about an hour drive from the inn.  Don't leave the area without a visit to the Indian Pass Raw Bar for fresh oysters and shrimp served with your favorite cold beverages and a dose of local atmosphere - conveniently located right down the road from the Turtle Beach Inn.



Our guests' favorite activity... relaxing on the beach.


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Turtle Beach Inn
140 Painted Pony Road
Port St. Joe, FL 32456
Phone: (850) 229-9366 Fax: (850) 229-9367
Email: Info@TurtleBeachInn.com


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