Travel Inspiration

Fall is an ideal time to visit Cape San Blas. The immaculate, white-sand beaches that this untouched area of the Gulf Coast is known for are even less crowded than during the peak season. The weather—while still warm—is temperate, and there a number of events that are sure to please. Here are some of our favorites:

After the cancellation of scallop season last year due to an algae bloom, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently announced that this year's season will begin on August 17th and end on September 30th. Thankfully, the scallops have been replenished as a result of better environmental circumstances, providing the Gulf Coast with a season longer than any other area in Florida. Once again, St. Joseph Bay in Cape San Blas will be filled with adults and children alike, scouring the water for these delicacies, and local restaurants will begin crafting inventive dishes to feature them in. It’s the ideal time to plan a last-minute getaway to the Cape for a stay in a Natural Retreats vacation rental!

Following is our guide to “scalloping” on the Gulf Coast: