Located in the heart of the Panhandle in Northwest Florida, Gulf County is the only panhandle county that boasts a westward-facing sunset. Known for a laid-back lifestyle, Gulf County is a place where everyone is welcome, and the experience is never the same. Whether you’re looking for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or just a place to get away from it all, here you can find the place that speaks to your soul. Mother Nature surrounds us, and she is our guide on how to protect this wonderful place. When you visit, we encourage you to treat this place with as much respect as your own home.

Over 244 miles of shoreline wind through Gulf County ranging from clear waters and white sand beaches to tranquil inland passages. Gulf County is designed by nature. Here is about getting outside to play in the waters, on the shores, and in the dirt. Everything flows with the current. Being outside comes first and the experience is never the same twice. Wade into wonder.

If doing nothing but sitting on the beach is your idea of a perfect vacation, then Gulf County is the right location for you. With 43 miles of shoreline, you have come to the right place because there’s a beach for everybody. Whether you choose a day looking at the emerald waters of Cape San Blas or enjoying the natural setting of Indian Pass, or maybe you choose the white sand at St. Joe Beach, your day of sunshine enjoyment will end with the perfect sunset. Don’t forget that all of Gulf County beaches are pet-friendly. We ask that our visitors adhere to the Leave No Trace Ordinance.