As you enjoy your stay in your Cape San Blas vacation rental, take some time to enjoy the parks and forests located in Port St. Joe. The area is renowned for its endless miles of white powdery beaches and clear waters. You are sure to appreciate the striking dunes as you drive through Cape San Blas and its surrounding towns. For some water sports, try snorkeling, swimming, fishing or boating. The beachfront is an excellent spot for hiking, birdwatching and biking too.
The Constitution Convention Museum State Park
To a learn a bit of history, leave your Cape San Blas rental in time to visit the Constitution Convention Museum State Park located on 200 Allen Memorial Way. It is significant to the state of Florida as the first convention was held at the park in 1830. Get to see local history displays and the Constitution Monument Park located on the 12-acre state park.
As you enjoy what the museum has to offer, you'll learn that it wasn't until 1835 that the small town started flourishing as a result of trade activities. The park allows you to appreciate the accomplishments of 56 delegates who drafted Florida's first constitution. You can choose a guided tour to the museum if you are new to the area. It allows you to see all the displays and exhibits in the park.
The T. H. Stone Memorial, St Joseph Peninsula State Park
One of the best ways to have a good time in the outdoors while vacationing in Cape San Blas is by going to the beach. Get to enjoy the warm sunshine as well as the pleasant waters by swimming or just relaxing at the beach front. You can bring a picnic basket and share it with friends or loved ones as you spend the day sunbathing or idling at the water front.
If participating in water sports is your cup of tea, then you can go snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, boating or canoeing. While in the waters, look out for marine creatures such as sting ray, horseshoe crab, blue crab, starfish, bait fish, mullet and live shells.
Your kids can enjoy building sandcastles, digging in the sand, hunting for crabs, playing football or picking up shells on the beach. It is a great place to spend your day.
A Visit to St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
For a spectacular day in the area, the St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge is a must visit. One of the most interesting facts about the conservancy is that it is located on an island. Drive to Apachiola and use a boat to get to the wildlife refuge. There is a public boat ranch located at the end of county Road 30-B. The island is 1 mile from the mainland.
Once on the wildlife refuge, you are sure to enjoy a host of endangered wildlife species such as bald eagles, sea turtles, indigo snakes and gopher tortoises. Red wolves and wood storks can also be seen there. Instead of just relaxing in your Cape San Blas vacation rental, visit the island. You are sure to appreciate the wonderful landscape and sceneries as you ride a boat to the wildlife refuge.
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