Buena Vida Boats

This marina in Port St. Joe offers sportsman-focused amenities on the Gulf, ideal for beach explorers. With 180 slips at Bay Point and expansions, it provides dry storage, wet slips, fuel, and services. Protected waters ensure safe boating to nearby beaches, blending hospitality with community programming for locals and visitors. Read more...

Relocated to Port St. Joe’s George Core Park from its 1849 origins on Cape San Blas due to erosion, this lighthouse features a museum on its history and maritime artifacts. Climbers over 44 inches tall ascend for $5, enjoying Gulf views. Open varying hours, it’s a historic beacon for beach wanderers, with events like illuminations tying into the community’s coastal legacy. Read more...

Located in Port St. Joe, Florida, along the Forgotten Coast, Hotel Saint Joseph is a boutique retreat at 502 Monument Avenue, offering modern luxury in a historic 1920s building, reimagined to blend old-world charm with contemporary comfort. Its eight uniquely designed rooms feature plush bedding, rainfall showers, smart TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi, some with balconies overlooking St. Joseph Bay. Unique amenities include a rooftop terrace for sunset views, bike rentals for exploring, and a complimentary Read more...

This lifestyle store in downtown Port St. Joe offers curated apparel, home décor, furniture, and gifts, perfect for beachgoers seeking coastal-inspired finds. Established in 2002, its location near St. Joseph Bay enhances shopping after shore days, with a welcoming vibe fostering community connections through unique, everyday treasures. Read more...

This center on Florida’s Forgotten Coast champions sea turtle conservation, drawing beachgoers to Port St. Joe’s pristine shores. Focused on nesting season from May to October, it supports patrols monitoring nests on St. Joseph Peninsula. Exhibits educate on turtle biology, threats, and “Leave No Trace” practices like flat beaches and red lights to aid hatchlings. Community events, including a pickleball tournament, fundraise for protection. Open Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it’s a hub for Read more...