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Fish the bay, ride an airboat through the bayous and relax on quiet beaches in this welcoming Forgotten Coast port town.
Head out on this Forgotten Coast estuary for tarpon, redfish and trout. A charter brings the licenses, gear and local know-how, or you can rent a boat.
Stroll the shaded storefronts for gifts, beachwear, jewelry and fashion, plus fishing and boating gear at local shops like The Oystercatcher.
Cape San Blas has 17 miles of quiet white sand beaches, ideal for shelling, kayaking, easy fishing and coastal hikes.
Skim across swamps and bayous on a two-hour airboat tour and watch for alligators, bald eagles, wood storks and deer.
Cruise downtown streets and Riverfront Park by bike, or tackle forest trails such as the 13.4-kilometer Munson Hills loop, open year-round.
Paddle about 35 miles of streams, creeks and rivers in this 200,000-acre forest. Beginners should go with experts and file a float plan.
Spring brings migrating shorebirds and warblers, fall brings raptors. St. Vincent Island and Bald Point State Park are standout birding spots.
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