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Whether you choose to Kayak or Paddle Board, the Cape has it all for you from the shallow waters of the Bay to the Clear Waters of the Gulf +. Kayaking provides excellent fishing opportunities. We will have 2 new kayak...

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A terrible fire took out our \"go-too\" on the Cape -- The Cape Trading Post plus Webbers Donut Shop, The Liquor Store, and Real Estate Office. Very sad day but we are sure they will be back just not soon enough for our s...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/cape-trading-post-and-3-other-businesses-gone","title":"Cape Trading Post and 3 Other Businesses Gone","summary":"A terrible fire took out our \"go-too\" on the Cape -- The Cape Trading Post plus Webbers Donut Shop, The Liquor Store, and Real Estate Office. Very sad day but we are sure they will be back just not soon enough for our s...","date_modified":"2025-09-13T23:33:21Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-unforgettable-family-vacations","html_content":"

Introduction

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Krista Acri has suggested a early morning beach ride for anyone interested. I am posting a link to BROKE-A-TOE Stables. Have also requested a n estimate on the cost. If you are so inclined please let me know so I can...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/horse-back-riding-on-the-beach----an-option","title":"Horse Back Riding on the Beach -- An Option","summary":"Krista Acri has suggested a early morning beach ride for anyone interested. I am posting a link to BROKE-A-TOE Stables. Have also requested a n estimate on the cost. If you are so inclined please let me know so I can...","date_modified":"2025-08-03T15:00:22Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/apalachicola-river-paddling-trails","html_content":"

Apalachicola River has over 100 miles of River and Swamp Paddling Trails. If you are wanting a good day trip adventure as a family or couple, this may be a great option. Following is the link to the trail info: River...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/apalachicola-river-paddling-trails","title":"Apalachicola River Paddling Trails","summary":"Apalachicola River has over 100 miles of River and Swamp Paddling Trails. If you are wanting a good day trip adventure as a family or couple, this may be a great option. Following is the link to the trail info: River...","date_modified":"2025-07-25T16:32:08Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/typical-pontoon-day-on-st-joe-bay","html_content":"

This You Tube short will give you some ideas for a pontoon day on the Bay. Of course our goal is the tip of the Cape and Watermelon!!!! Cannot wait to see you all.

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/typical-pontoon-day-on-st-joe-bay","title":"Typical Pontoon Day on St. Joe Bay","summary":"This You Tube short will give you some ideas for a pontoon day on the Bay. Of course our goal is the tip of the Cape and Watermelon!!!! Cannot wait to see you all. ","date_modified":"2025-07-20T20:48:30Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/snorkeling-adventures-with-aqua-bear","html_content":"

We have seen great reviews for the Aqua Bear Adventures (Especially the guided Snorkeling Adventures on St. Joe Bay). The prices for their Adventures vary and seem to be very reasonable. Should you be looking for an in...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/snorkeling-adventures-with-aqua-bear","title":"Snorkeling & Adventures with Aqua Bear","summary":"We have seen great reviews for the Aqua Bear Adventures (Especially the guided Snorkeling Adventures on St. Joe Bay). The prices for their Adventures vary and seem to be very reasonable. Should you be looking for an in...","date_modified":"2025-07-01T16:00:59Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/short-history-of-the-cape","html_content":"

Any History Buff Out There? Cape San Blas has a long history and just knowing how the Cape was discovered and its shifting sands thru time is interesting. Here is a brief history of the CAPE for your reading pleasure: ...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/short-history-of-the-cape","title":"Short History of the Cape","summary":"Any History Buff Out There? Cape San Blas has a long history and just knowing how the Cape was discovered and its shifting sands thru time is interesting. Here is a brief history of the CAPE for your reading pleasure: ...","date_modified":"2025-06-22T08:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/gulf-county-fl-visitors-guide-on-line","html_content":"

All you may ever want to know about possible adventures in Gulf County Florida and the surrounding areas for our upcoming visit is included in the new (2025) Gulf County Visitors Guide. Click here to access as a PDF and...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/gulf-county-fl-visitors-guide-on-line","title":"Gulf County FL Visitors Guide On-Line","summary":"All you may ever want to know about possible adventures in Gulf County Florida and the surrounding areas for our upcoming visit is included in the new (2025) Gulf County Visitors Guide. Click here to access as a PDF and...","date_modified":"2025-06-11T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/hunters-moon----october-6-2025","html_content":"

We are blessed this year to experience the Hunters Moon -- October 6, 2025 -- from the beach on the Gulf of America. Be prepared to view an beautiful display. A full moon on Cape San Blas is absolutely AWESOME. Read m...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/hunters-moon----october-6-2025","title":"Hunters Moon -- October 6, 2025","summary":"We are blessed this year to experience the Hunters Moon -- October 6, 2025 -- from the beach on the Gulf of America. Be prepared to view an beautiful display. A full moon on Cape San Blas is absolutely AWESOME. Read m...","date_modified":"2025-06-04T17:15:27Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/your-florida-shell-guide","html_content":"

One of the best things to do for free while in Florida and the most rewarding is an early morning shelling walk on the beach. Follow this link provided by the Shell Museum in Sanibel (Shelling Capital of the Gulf Coast)...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/your-florida-shell-guide","title":"Your Florida Shell Guide","summary":"One of the best things to do for free while in Florida and the most rewarding is an early morning shelling walk on the beach. Follow this link provided by the Shell Museum in Sanibel (Shelling Capital of the Gulf Coast)...","date_modified":"2025-04-05T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/the-octopus","html_content":"

Inside this beautiful shell, Cara picked up at the beach, was a surprise guest -- A Little Octopus. He certainly was stuck on Cara. If you do not know much about this sea creature go to the following website for 10 Wil...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/the-octopus","title":"The Octopus","summary":"Inside this beautiful shell, Cara picked up at the beach, was a surprise guest -- A Little Octopus. He certainly was stuck on Cara. If you do not know much about this sea creature go to the following website for 10 Wil...","date_modified":"2024-10-17T16:19:18Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/long-bills-friday-nightcome-one-and-all","html_content":"

Hike, Bike, or Drive -- just a short distance from All Smiles and Sol Mate is Long Bills/Bar and Restaurant. This will be where we meet up for Friday night supper. Take a look at the Menu. They serve lunch and breakfa...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/long-bills-friday-nightcome-one-and-all","title":"Long Bills Friday Night...Come One and All","summary":"Hike, Bike, or Drive -- just a short distance from All Smiles and Sol Mate is Long Bills/Bar and Restaurant. This will be where we meet up for Friday night supper. Take a look at the Menu. They serve lunch and breakfa...","date_modified":"2024-09-30T21:58:39Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/cape-trading-post","html_content":"

Cape San Blas is not your typical beach. No high rises, no McDonalds, no Chick-Fil-A, No Walmart, No Dollar General...You may think this is the end of the world and it is...at its best. However the Cape Tradin' Post is...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/cape-trading-post","title":"Cape Trading Post","summary":"Cape San Blas is not your typical beach. No high rises, no McDonalds, no Chick-Fil-A, No Walmart, No Dollar General...You may think this is the end of the world and it is...at its best. However the Cape Tradin' Post is...","date_modified":"2024-09-29T14:39:13Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/restrictions-on-use-of-golf-carts","html_content":"

Thanks to John and Tonya for ordering 2 Golf Carts to be used by all. Please keep in mind, there are restrictions on the use of Golf Carts in Cape San Blas. Following is a link to the restrictions: Golf Cart Use CSB ...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/restrictions-on-use-of-golf-carts","title":"Restrictions on Use of Golf Carts","summary":"Thanks to John and Tonya for ordering 2 Golf Carts to be used by all. Please keep in mind, there are restrictions on the use of Golf Carts in Cape San Blas. Following is a link to the restrictions: Golf Cart Use CSB ...","date_modified":"2024-09-29T13:45:01Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/blog-post-from-stickered-suitcase","html_content":"

I came across this post by the Stickered Suitcase (Blogger) reference Cape San Blas. She mentioned a good many things to do including a visit to Webers Donuts (Paul's Favorite Place). Check this out The Stickered Suitc...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/blog-post-from-stickered-suitcase","title":"Blog Post from Stickered Suitcase","summary":"I came across this post by the Stickered Suitcase (Blogger) reference Cape San Blas. She mentioned a good many things to do including a visit to Webers Donuts (Paul's Favorite Place). Check this out The Stickered Suitc...","date_modified":"2024-09-11T21:22:35Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/shades-of-blue","html_content":"

There seems to be some question on the request for Shades of Blue reference family photos. As an example, I am posting the Alexander Family photographed by SonRow just 3 weeks ago. Obviously the girl on the left did no...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/shades-of-blue","title":"Shades of Blue?","summary":"There seems to be some question on the request for Shades of Blue reference family photos. As an example, I am posting the Alexander Family photographed by SonRow just 3 weeks ago. Obviously the girl on the left did no...","date_modified":"2024-09-09T15:11:47Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/common-fish-of-the-gulf","html_content":"

Going to try your hand at fishing while visiting Cape San Blas 2024?The following blog provides a list of the most commonly caught fish in the Gulf: AccuDock This is far from a comprehensive list and most fishing gea...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/common-fish-of-the-gulf","title":"Common Fish of the Gulf","summary":"Going to try your hand at fishing while visiting Cape San Blas 2024?The following blog provides a list of the most commonly caught fish in the Gulf: AccuDock This is far from a comprehensive list and most fishing gea...","date_modified":"2024-09-03T13:35:57Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/beach-warning-flags","html_content":"

Beach flags will be flying at the public beach access points. Luckily we are very near to this...one house away. Each color of flag has a meaning. Please keep this in mind as they can warn you of riptides, stinging ma...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/beach-warning-flags","title":"Beach Warning Flags","summary":"Beach flags will be flying at the public beach access points. Luckily we are very near to this...one house away. Each color of flag has a meaning. Please keep this in mind as they can warn you of riptides, stinging ma...","date_modified":"2024-09-02T22:48:59Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/th-stone-memorial-park-1","html_content":"

In 2022 we took a pontoon trip thru St. Joe Bay to the point on TH Stone Memorial Park. Quite an unforgettable experience. You can still enjoy the experience of this paradise without taking a pontoon trip. You can hik...

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Just Providing a bit of info on the areas of Florida to keep you entertained......Mamaw :)

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/fyi----map-of-florida","title":"FYI -- Map of Florida :)","summary":"Just Providing a bit of info on the areas of Florida to keep you entertained......Mamaw :)","date_modified":"2024-08-29T14:41:09Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/cruisin-the-coast-2024","html_content":"

Cruisin the Coast 2024 is scheduled this year October 6-13 and is centered in Bilouxi MS. It encompasses miles of vintage autos, auto parts, dealers, and events. This was a day trip in 2022. Just posting FYI in case a...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/cruisin-the-coast-2024","title":"Cruisin The Coast 2024","summary":"Cruisin the Coast 2024 is scheduled this year October 6-13 and is centered in Bilouxi MS. It encompasses miles of vintage autos, auto parts, dealers, and events. This was a day trip in 2022. Just posting FYI in case a...","date_modified":"2024-08-22T14:07:32Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/license-free-saltwater-fishing-days-september-7-thru-november-30","html_content":"

https://www.visitgulf.com/event/license-free-saltwater-fishing-days/1025/

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/license-free-saltwater-fishing-days-september-7-thru-november-30","title":"License Free Saltwater Fishing Days September 7 thru November 30","summary":"https://www.visitgulf.com/event/license-free-saltwater-fishing-days/1025/","date_modified":"2024-08-13T12:41:51Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/sea-saltcaramel-thumbprint-cookies","html_content":"

Caramel Coconut Cookies, Cape Star Sand Tarts, and Heath Chip Chocolate Cookies were on the 2023 Dessert Menu. Additionally we had 2 Birthday Cakes both made by Jenna Hoppa and Crew. Check out the photo gallery for pic...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/sea-saltcaramel-thumbprint-cookies","title":"Sea Salt/Caramel Thumbprint Cookies","summary":"Caramel Coconut Cookies, Cape Star Sand Tarts, and Heath Chip Chocolate Cookies were on the 2023 Dessert Menu. Additionally we had 2 Birthday Cakes both made by Jenna Hoppa and Crew. Check out the photo gallery for pic...","date_modified":"2023-10-17T16:27:30Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/rays-and-skates-of-the-gulf","html_content":"

Of the many types of Rays and Skates inhabiting the waters of the Gulf of Mexico we were blessed in 2023 to have met the Devil Ray. Not sure why they are named Devil Ray as these great creatures swam with us all week an...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/rays-and-skates-of-the-gulf","title":"Rays and Skates of the Gulf","summary":"Of the many types of Rays and Skates inhabiting the waters of the Gulf of Mexico we were blessed in 2023 to have met the Devil Ray. Not sure why they are named Devil Ray as these great creatures swam with us all week an...","date_modified":"2023-10-16T12:07:36Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/shark-identification","html_content":"

Cape San Blas is on the Gulf Coast of Florida and as such the warm waters are host to many sea creatures -- There are sharks in those waters. Here is an identification chart of the sharks of the Florida waters: https:/...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/shark-identification","title":"Shark Identification","summary":"Cape San Blas is on the Gulf Coast of Florida and as such the warm waters are host to many sea creatures -- There are sharks in those waters. Here is an identification chart of the sharks of the Florida waters: https:/...","date_modified":"2023-01-03T15:40:39Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/what-is-down-that-hole","html_content":"

As you walk the beaches along the Gulf you will notice holes in the sand. What is down that hole? As Tonya, RJ, and Cammie discovered, on a night-time beach walk with flashlights, the holes belong to Ghost Crab ranging...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/what-is-down-that-hole","title":"What is Down That Hole?","summary":"As you walk the beaches along the Gulf you will notice holes in the sand. What is down that hole? As Tonya, RJ, and Cammie discovered, on a night-time beach walk with flashlights, the holes belong to Ghost Crab ranging...","date_modified":"2022-11-02T13:32:15Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/cottage-potatoes","html_content":"

Our side dish for wings night at the beach -- Cottage Potatoes. This was my Mom's go to side potato dish in addition to scallop potatoes. Was a hit with RJ. He even had left over cottage potatoes for breakfast. This ...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/cottage-potatoes","title":"Cottage Potatoes","summary":"Our side dish for wings night at the beach -- Cottage Potatoes. This was my Mom's go to side potato dish in addition to scallop potatoes. Was a hit with RJ. He even had left over cottage potatoes for breakfast. This ...","date_modified":"2022-10-20T21:20:57Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/gulf-county-florida","html_content":"

Cape San Blas is actually a Port St Joe address and is part of Gulf County Florida. This whole area is known as the Forgotten Coast and when you are on the Cape it seems that way. The beaches are not lined with high ri...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/gulf-county-florida","title":"Gulf County Florida ","summary":"Cape San Blas is actually a Port St Joe address and is part of Gulf County Florida. This whole area is known as the Forgotten Coast and when you are on the Cape it seems that way. The beaches are not lined with high ri...","date_modified":"2022-10-19T22:51:18Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/th-stone-memorial-park","html_content":"

Sol Mate is just a few minutes bike ride from TH Stone Memorial St Joe Peninsula State Park at the end of Cape San Blas. The end of the Cape is where the waters of the Gulf of Mexico meet the waters of St Joe Bay. This ...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/th-stone-memorial-park","title":"TH Stone Memorial Park","summary":"Sol Mate is just a few minutes bike ride from TH Stone Memorial St Joe Peninsula State Park at the end of Cape San Blas. The end of the Cape is where the waters of the Gulf of Mexico meet the waters of St Joe Bay. This ...","date_modified":"2022-10-18T01:21:22Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/be-our-guest","html_content":"

4 years ago we started going to Cape San Blas on Vacation and have used Be Our Guest for our reservations every year. We have stayed in several of their homes: Hilton Hideaway, Duneside Cottage, and \"Sol Mate\" ( our ve...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/be-our-guest","title":"Be Our Guest","summary":"4 years ago we started going to Cape San Blas on Vacation and have used Be Our Guest for our reservations every year. We have stayed in several of their homes: Hilton Hideaway, Duneside Cottage, and \"Sol Mate\" ( our ve...","date_modified":"2022-10-17T01:35:41Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/z-ladys-summer-corn-bean-salad","html_content":"

Z Lady brought along her Summer Bean and Corn Salad. Great with chips as a dip or just by itself as a side. Thank you so much Z we all enjoyed. Pam called it \"Cowboy Caviar\" however this is a bit different.

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/z-ladys-summer-corn-bean-salad","title":"Z Lady's Summer Corn & Bean Salad","summary":"Z Lady brought along her Summer Bean and Corn Salad. Great with chips as a dip or just by itself as a side. Thank you so much Z we all enjoyed. Pam called it \"Cowboy Caviar\" however this is a bit different. ","date_modified":"2022-10-16T00:50:51Z"},{"id":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/dragonflies-and-monarchs","html_content":"

Early October (Same Time we go to Cape San Blas) is the time Dragonflies and Monarch Butterflies make the Florida stop on the way to Mexico. Some of us were lucky enough to see the cloud of Butterflies and all of us wit...

","url":"https://hoppagetaways.com/cape-2023/f/dragonflies-and-monarchs","title":"DragonFlies and Monarchs","summary":"Early October (Same Time we go to Cape San Blas) is the time Dragonflies and Monarch Butterflies make the Florida stop on the way to Mexico. Some of us were lucky enough to see the cloud of Butterflies and all of us wit...","date_modified":"2022-10-14T16:00:00Z"}]}