Things to Do in Mexico Beach, FL

Welcome to Mexico Beach: Discover the unspoiled beauty of Mexico Beach, where white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters create the perfect backdrop for your vacation. Enjoy a slower pace and friendly community, perfect for family trips or a peaceful retreat, you’ll never run out of things to do in Mexico Beach, FL. Keep in mind that Mexico Beach is on Central time and Port St. Joe is Eastern time.

01 / ATTRACTIONS

Must-see attractions & activities

Attractions:

• Mexico Beach Marina: Offering charters for fishing, sunset cruises, and water sports rentals. Shop with apparel, beach gear, fishing supplies, sunglasses, bait, ice, snacks, etc. 
• A Variety of Local Parks: Offering playgrounds,  farmers markets, live music, pickleball, basketball, boat launch & parking, 

Outdoor Activities & Experiences:

• Shell Shack: Pick up fresh seafood  or find local artworks, souvenirs, and beach gear.
• Cape San Blas Lighthouse in Port St. Joe
• Mexico Beach Calendar of Events
• Fishing Charters

Shopping:

• Mexico Beach Market: Small grocery to grab those small things you may have forgotten or throw together a quick meal. 
• Browse the colorful shops at 28th Street for sweets, apparel, gifts, jewlery & more: Tortgua Moon, Two Gulls, White Sands & Mexico Beach Sweets

Nightlife:

• Lookout Lounge: The place for karaoke, pool and darts.
• El Governor Motel & Resort: New bar overlooking the gulf opened in 2024. 
• Tap Root: Garage turned into a no frills beer joint with live music, pool tables, games, food truck on site in PSJ. 
• Mill Mercantile & Social: Windmark Beach’s neighborhood package store with a full bar, live music & trivia. The outdoor green space is kid friendly: bring a game, grab a blanket, pizza from Brunos, sweet treat from next door and to listen to live music.
• Haughty Heron: Not your typical liquor store. Check out the full bar, walk-in cigar humidor & outdoor seating & live music. It is more geared for adults. Located in PSJ. 
• Toucan’s Tiki Bar: Coming Soon! Enjoy live music, beach views, and a great selection of drinks.

Wellness & Relaxation:

• Caribbean Coffee: A peaceful spot to enjoy a good book and a great cup of coffee. 
• SpyGlassBeauty: Skin Therapy, Facials, Make Up, Waxing, Spray Tan
• Wave Aesthetics: Facials, hydra facials, wrinkle reductions, & more. 
• Mexico Beach Yoga: Held at variety of pop up locations in the area. 

Dog-Friendly Options:

• Dog-friendly Beaches: The beach west of the canal at Canal Parkway and the Visitors Center allows dogs, so your furry friends can play in the sand. Travel a short distance to Port Saint Joe for more dog friendly beaches.
• Food Truck Locations 
• Sidewalks Along HWY 98: Great for a morning or sunset stroll 

Local Businesses to Note:

• Mexico Beach Sweets: Treat yourself to sweets and treats after a day at the beach.
• Food Trucks: Scoopalicious IceCream, Tex Kitchen, TK Hibachi, Point Break Pizza, Local Beach Pizza
• Killer Seafood : The most popular food truck known for its simmerin’ sauces, seafood gumbo, & fried baskets. Grab a picnic table under their sunshades for a casual vibe. 

02 / RESTAURANTS AND MORE

Where to eat and drink 

Restaurants:

• Mango Marleys: Fun and casual full service dining with a diverse menu that’s great for families.
• Caribbean Coffee: Quaint cafe offering breakfast & lunch options such as: croissants, quiche, muffins, cinnamon rolls, empanadas and variety of coffee.
• Shipwreck Raw Bar: Our go to for a full service sit down breakfast, bloody Mary or mimosa. Open for lunch and dinner too!
• Hunt’s Oyster Bar on St. Joe Bay: Oysters, po boys, tacos etc. and top notch view of the Bay and wildlife.
• Keepers Bistro & Bar: For a more elevated meal & cocktail this is your place. Outdoor seating has peek- a-boo views of the gulf.
• Joe Mamma’s Wood Fired Pizza: Our favorite go to pizza place in the PSJ area! 
• Brick Wall Sports Bar PSJ: A variety of great food and game watching your favorite team on the big TVs. 
• White Marlin Oysterette: Upscale restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows offering seafood and cocktails amid panoramic bay views with outdoor dinning. 

Breweries/Wineries:

• Forgotten Coast Brewing: Enjoy a range of craft beers in a cozy, laid-back setting in Mexico Beach on 41st. 

Wine/Alcohol Shops:

• Mexico Beach Wine & Spirits: Stock up on a large selection of beer, seltzers, wines, spirits, & bags of ice. New 2025 location on HWY 98 between 7th and 8th St.
• El Governor Motel & Resort: A little gem close by, the gift shop has a nice variety of snacks, beer, wine & liquor. 
• Haughty Heron: In PSJ: Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Liquor, Cigars, Full bar, Live Music, Juke box
• Mill Mercantile & Social: In Windmark Beach: Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Liquor, Cigars, Cornhole

03 / PLANNING TOOLS

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Transportation:

• Cape & Coast Premier Properties: Offering golf cart rentals to easily explore the town.

Rentals:

• Top Notch Rentals Rent bikes, paddle boards, games, coolers, wagons, chairs, umbrellas and baby gear. 
• Forgotten Coast Beach Co.: Offers beach rentals with delivery and set up. 
• More Beach Rentals: Extreme water sports, Vacation Prep, Expeditions, Boat Slips

Seasonal/Annual Events:

• Gumbo Cook-Off: Celebrate local flavors with a community gumbo cook-off every February.
• Chili Cook-Off: This Port St. Joe event is every January with music, kids activities, & local vendors. 
• Blast on the Bay Songwriters Festival: Enjoy live music featuring talented songwriters from across the country in mid October