Mexico Beach / Port St. Joe, give me advice and it is worth the drive?

Check into their scallop season. Its really fun to swim around and harvest them…get a guided trip on a party barge.

Depends what you’re looking for exactly. If the beach is the focus, you might look at Cape San Blas or St. George Island. The last time I drove through MB, there was still a lot of work repairing Michael damage. That’s been a few years, and should be done by now. But I’ve always thought of MB as a downmarket beach destination. Nothing fancy in terms of places to stay, restaurants, etc. some people have always liked that about it. If it were me, I’d look at CSB or SGI.

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I hate the crowds at Destin, 30A etc

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it's hard to beat that sand/water, though...is going to 30A after Labor Day an option? Crowds will be smaller and rental homes should be cheaper.

I’ve been to cape San blas about 7 times. You wouldn’t want to stay at Mexico beach or st joe, you just drive 20 minutes into town to eat or go to grocery. The water is best at the point near the state park and on good days is as clear as anywhere else. Only dark after storms but usually more of an emerald green but still can see bottom… we always stayed at sea cliffs or barrier dunes for a week. The best part is that there is no traffic/no crowds, you feel like you have beach to yourself. I could easily live there.