Posted on 5/30/2025

Florida Gulf Coast Beaches Activities Guide

The Florida Gulf Coast is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Sunshine State. Reserve a beachfront vacation rental with Cape & Coast Premier Properties and access the breathtaking beaches of Cape San Blas, St. George Island, and Mexico Beach just steps away from your rental. To help make the most of your vacation, we have partnered with VayK Gear to deliver top-quality beach gear right to your door. Bring your gear to the beach and spend time relaxing, swimming, shelling, fishing, wildlife watching, and much more. Start planning your vacation today and escape to the pristine white sandy shores of the Florida Gulf Coast:

Find Your Beachfront Vacation Rental

At Cape & Coast Premier Properties, we make it easy to plan your beach vacation. With our wide inventory of properties in Cape San Blas, St. George Island, Indian Pass, St. Joe Beach, WindMark Beach, and Mexico Beach, we can accommodate groups of all sizes and needs. Each property receives a set amount of money to spend on beach and adventure gear like bikes, chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, paddleboards, corn hole, beach carts, and boogie boards. Enjoy the convenience of having everything you need at your fingertips and head to the beach for a day of family-friendly activities:

Relaxation

Set up beach chairs and umbrellas and spend an afternoon relaxing and soaking up the warm Florida sunshine. 

Swimming

Cool down and swim in the clear Gulf waters. Please pay attention to the beach warning flags posted at the welcome stations and beaches to ensure swimming during your visit is safe. 

Watersports

Use your VayK beach credit to book water toys like kayaks, paddleboards, and boogie boards. Paddle around and explore the Gulf and bay waters for a fun and active adventure.

Fishing

Purchase a Florida fishing license and cast your line from the shoreline of Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches. Find one of the most popular fishing areas on the Forgotten Coast at East End Fishing Beach on St. George Island. 

Shelling

Stroll along the beach and look for seashells hidden in the sand. Find common shells like sand dollars and tulip shells. Make a fun craft with them or bring them home as souvenirs. 

Wildlife Watching

As you are playing at the beach, you may encounter some local wildlife. Many species of shorebirds frequent our beaches, and every summer, sea turtles lay their eggs in the sand. Make sure to remove all beach equipment and fill in holes at the end of the day to help the visiting sea turtles.

Book Your Florida Gulf Coast Beach Vacation Today

Book your getaway with  Cape & Coast Premier Properties and escape to our scenic Florida Gulf Coast beaches! Elevate your experience with our concierge program and let our guest service experts curate your itinerary. If you have any questions about planning your vacation, please reach out at 877-238-4745!

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