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Port St. Joe Area Guide
Everything we love about Port St. Joe, WindMark Beach, Cape San Blas and Mexico Beach, from your hosts Ely & Chuck.
📍 177 Vermilion Circle, Port St. Joe 32456
Last updated October 2026
Orientation
Orientation
You're in the heart of WindMark North — steps from the beach, with everything you need nearby.
Bike trail
Boardwalk to beach
Golf cart
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The Beach
Steps away via the boardwalk. Sugar-white sand, crystal Gulf water, and almost never crowded. Just walk out — it's that close.
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Community Pool
The WindMark Beach community pool is just a short walk. Open all year. You'll see it on the map — hard to miss.
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The Old 98 Trail
The "old 98" green road is a 2-mile paradise for walkers, runners, cyclists, and skaters connecting WindMark North to WindMark Village.
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Golf Cart
Your golf cart makes everything easier — zip to the pool, the Towncenter, or the beach. Liability waiver required before use.
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WindMark Towncenter
The Towncenter has a boutique, fitness, and more — all a short cart ride away via the Old 98 trail.
Beaches
Beaches
Sugar-white sand and clear Gulf water — from your doorstep to a short drive away.
🚩 Check the beach warning flags before swimming: green = calm, yellow = caution, red = rough surf, double red = water closed, purple = marine life.
Restaurants
Restaurants
Port St. Joe punches way above its weight for a small town. These are our favorites — and the ones guests keep telling us about.
Breakfast
Sisters Bistro
236 Reid Ave
850-229-7121
Breakfast · Café
Sand Dollar Cafe
301 Monument Ave
850-227-4865
Bakery · Donuts
Sweet Bunz Donuts
306 Reid Ave
850-227-7878
Seafood · Grill
KrazyFish Grille
113 Monument Ave
850-229-7878
Italian
Pomodoro Italian Grill
700 Country Club Road
850-227-3427
Seafood · Upscale
The White Marlin
602 Monument Ave
850-308-0938
Mexican
Cuatro Locos
309 Monument Ave
850-889-9014
Raw Bar · Oysters
Shipwreck Raw Bar
7008 West Highway 98
850-647-5050
🔥 Hot tip from Ely: Go before 4pm to beat the line!
Pizza · Wings
Bruno's Pizza
110 Goodmorning St, Suite 109
850-899-9907
Café · Breakfast
WindMark Beach Sunrise Café
WindMark Village Center
Right in the Village — perfect after a morning beach walk.
Pizza · Village
WindMark Beach Bruno's Pizza
WindMark Village Center
Easy dinner option right in the community.
Bay Views · Dinner
The View at St Joe Bay
WindMark Village Center
Best views in the community. Stunning at sunset.
Activities
Activities
There's more to do here than most people expect from a town this size. These are the spots we keep coming back to.
Gym · Fitness
One Way Fitness
209 Reid Ave
850-227-1929
Gym · Fitness
Fit as a Fiddle
110 Goodmorning Street · WindMark Village
850-229-1920
Right in the community — just a short walk or golf cart ride.
Golf · Country Club
St Joseph Bay Country Club
850-227-3427
State Park · Courts
Frank State Park
502 Monument Ave
850-686-1564
Veterans Park · Courts
Gulf County Veterans Memorial Park
8750 West Highway 98
Park · Courts
Salinas Park
300 Cape San Blas Road
Boat Rentals
Bayou Boat Rentals
1989 County Road 30A
Fishing Charters & Rentals
Point South Marina
340 Marina Drive
Boat Launch
Frank Pate Park
Permit required for boat launch.
Free Public Fishing
Port St Joe Marina & WindMark Beach
Cast a line right from WindMark Beach — no boat needed.
Retail
Retail
Small town, big finds. PSJ has some genuinely great local shops worth poking around.
Going Coastal store
PSJ shopping
Coastal art
Boutique Ely's Fave
Going Coastal
103 Reid Ave
850-899-9129
Our personal favorite. You'll find something you love.
Outdoor Market
Salt Air Market
George Core Park · Mrs Zolas Dr
Outdoor · Water Sports
Blue Water Outriggers
121 West Highway 98
850-229-1100
Boutique · WindMark
The Mill Mercantile & Social
105 Good Morning St · WindMark Beach
850-899-9149
Right in WindMark Village — easy golf cart stop.
Beauty · Spa
Wave Aesthetics Medical Boutique
WindMark Village Center
Outdoor · Gear
R&R Outfitters
WindMark Village Center
Nightlife
Nightlife
PSJ has a surprisingly vibrant live music scene. We love a good night out here — these are our go-to spots.
Bar · Live Music Ely's Fave
Haughty Heron
117 Sailors Cove Drive
850-229-3462
Sports Bar · Live Music
Brick Wall Sports and Grill
414 Reid Ave
850-899-8454
Bar · Karaoke
Red White and Brew
405 Reid Ave, Suite B
850-705-1762
Lounge · Package Store
Lookout Lounge & Package
8066 West Highway 98
850-647-8310
Good To Know
Good to Know
Everything you need is nearby — and if you'd rather not stop on the way, there are great delivery and pre-stocking options too.
Grocery
Duren's Piggly Wiggly
125 West Highway 98
850-229-8398
General Store
Dollar General Market
550 West Ave D Highway 98
850-565-1256
Latin Grocery
Tienda Latino GT
208 West Highway 98
850-247-2811
Pharmacy
CVS
110 West Highway 98
850-229-8771
Arrive with a fully stocked fridge — these services will shop for you and have everything ready when you walk in.
Full-Service Delivery
Ready to Relax Groceries
Pick-up from Walmart (Callaway), Sam's Club (Panama City), TAFB Commissary*
Pick-up, delivery, and pre-arrival stocking available. *TAFB requires valid ID.
Groceries + Beach Gear
Vacation Prep Squad
850-749-3071
Groceries, baby gear, beach gear, and celebration provisions.
Concierge Grocery
Coastal Concierge
850-227-5148
Call for availability before placing an online order. Groceries and beach supplies.
Food Delivery
Forgotten Coast Food Taxi
850-899-8686
Local food delivery service.
App Delivery
Instacart
Delivers from Publix directly to WindMark North
*The guest assumes all responsibility and liability when using delivery services, including damages to the house, theft, etc.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the closest beach?
WindMark Beach, a 3-minute walk via the boardwalk.
Where can I get groceries delivered before I arrive?
Ready to Relax Groceries and Vacation Prep Squad stock the house before you arrive. Instacart delivers from Publix to WindMark North.
Where can I rent kayaks or paddleboards?
Happy Ours Kayak & Bike Outpost on Cape San Blas Road rents both and runs guided eco-tours on St. Joseph Bay.
Is there live music in Port St. Joe?
Yes. The Haughty Heron and Brick Wall Sports and Grill have regular live music, and Red White and Brew has live music and karaoke.
Can I go scalloping?
What day trips are nearby?
Apalachicola for oysters and history, Indian Pass Raw Bar, St. Vincent Island, Cape San Blas, and Mexico Beach.
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