In the living room facing the Beach there is a roomy window bench that facilitates lounging, relaxing and reading. You can park your cars or boat right under the house. To get to the Beach or Bay in Hibiscus Subdivision is easy. Parking is
available right next to the Boardwalks leading to the waters edge at both Gulf and Bay. If you prefer to walk, the distance is about 800 feet either way. Hibiscus also has a Swimming Pool and a Commons Area. A few hundred feet from Coquina a Gazebo overlooks the Gulf,with a Dune Walkover to the Beach. On the Bay side you look out at the two stocked fishing ponds and a Boardwalk is leading to the 500-ft Pier ideal for fishing and boating. On your way to the pier you can stop by the screened Gazebo have lunch or rest and admire the blue Heron often seen sitting on the pier.
Coquina at Hibiscus Bay is located on Cape San Blas Road on the St. Joseph Peninsula directly bordering the Rish State Park. St. Joseph Peninsula was rated the #1 Beach in the US in 2002. One mile north is another large State Park, the 2,000-acre St. Joseph State Park. The Park has hiking and bike trails and a marina for launching boats. There are many things you can do in this area. Charter boats taking you deep sea fishing, guided eco-sightseeing, instructions in
kayaking and canoeing can keep you so busy that swimming, sandcastle building and walking along the beach with a net to catch blue crabs might have to be planned in for more relaxing moments. If you have a dog, he/she will adore the beach. My little Sam loves to chase sand crabs on the beach. A sunset cruise is also a wonderful way to relax.
You can catch fish at the lighthouse or go snorkeling or crabbing. My own personal favorite is collecting scallops in the Bay during scalloping season in July and August! There is horseback riding available on the beach and a 4-mile long bicycle path (soon to be extended to 7 miles) along the Cape Road. After all these wonderful outdoor activities it is time to think about dinner. The area has numerous fine restaurants ranging from Toucans in Mexico Beach
(Shrimps (all you can eat) every Thursday), to Sunset Grill, Peppers, and Dockside Cafe in Port St. Joe. On the way to Apalachicola there is the incomparable Indian Pass Raw Bar. In Apalachicola the Gibson Inn is a standout, with Papa Joe's and Bosses for seafood lovers, and Tamara's with Tapas Wednesday night as special treats.
