Things To Do

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 Federal Wildlife Preserve, or visit Little St. George Island Lighthouse during your stay at the Turtle Beach Inn. Visit the #1 beach in the U.S. at the St. Joseph Peninsula 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.   

     fish inshore or offshore, shallow flats or deep sea                         visit the St. Joe Peninsula State Park

• The St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is less than a 15 minute drive from the Turtle Beach Inn and well worth the trip to the end of nearby Cape San Blas.  Beautiful beaches with high, towering dunes and crystal clear waters of St. Joe Bay framed by the peninsula - wildlife is abundant throughout the state park and in the bay.
• The St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge is across a relatively narrow "pass" of water at the end of Indian Pass peninsula, less than 2 miles from the Turtle Beach Inn.  Explore on your own or take a shuttle with Captain Joey on the St. Vincent Island Shuttle Service.
• 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.
• Charter Fishing is available from a number of deep sea or bay flats fishing guides.  Capt. Chris Petrie runs a shallow-water fishing guide service out of the Turtle Beach Inn, and you can either book a trip with him when you make your reservation or talk to him once you arrive at the inn.  Plenty of other excellent area guides available also - here are a few:
  
• The Robinson Brothers Guide Service out of Apalachicola.  Both inshore and offshore guides are usually available.
• Captain Kevin Quaranta, Saltwater Outlaw , charters half and full day inshore fishing trips for numerous species in St. Joe Bay and Indian Pass.  Captain Kevin was born and raised on Cape San Blas, knows these waters very well.  
• Earl Middleton of Congo Charters offers both offshore and bay trips.
• Captain Trey Landry, offering shallow water angling with fly and light tackle gear.
• Captain Tim Harvey, Tall Tales Fishing offering inshore fishing trips in local waters, fun for the whole family.
• 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 three local outfitters,  Broke-A-Toe ,  Two-bit Stable, or the Rockin' M Ranch.   Call (850)-899 RIDE(7433) for scheduling and questions for Broke-A-Toe.  Two-bit Stable's number is (850)227-4744.  Rockin' M Ranch contact number is (850)227-6117.

Want to be pampered while visiting the forgotten coast? Try Riverfront Therapy for yoga and a massage in Apalachicola or visit Donamelia Spa in Port St. Joe for massages, manicures and facial treatments.

Other area activities include exploring historic Apalachicola and other beachfront communities. Unique shops and great 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.