Groceries & Supplies
The Sandy Pineapple is equipped with shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, dish detergent, toilet paper (4 rolls), paper towels (1 roll), trash bags, Keurig coffee K-cups and raw sugar. If additional consumables are needed during your stay, we recommend visiting the below grocery stores.
Dollar General (1.6 mi.): 8250 W Hwy 98, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, 850-391-4727
Piggly Wiggly (6.8 mi.): 125 W Hwy 98, Port St. Joe, FL 32456, 850-229-8398
Walmart Supercenter (26 mi.): 725 N Tyndall Pkwy, Callaway, FL 32404, 850-785-6011
Our Favorite Restaurants & Bars
There are many fantastic restaurants in the area, with new ones opening often. Below are a few of our favorites. A full list of restaurants and menus is available for all our foodie guests to peruse upon arrival!
St. Joe Beach / Mexico Beach
Shipwreck Raw Bar (0.6 mi.): www.shipwreckrawbar.com, 850-647-5050; Excellent fried seafood, sandwiches, cocktails, and breakfast served until 2PM.
Mango Marleys (5.4mi.): www.mangomarleys.com, 850-648-5000; Central Time Zone - open one hour later than restaurants in PSJ.
Forgotten Coast Brewing (5.9mi.): www.fcbc.com, 850-558-3042; Beer, food and cool vibes.
Food Trucks (1.4 mi.): There are two spots in St. Joe Beach to find local food trucks. Favorites include Tex Kitchen Tex Mex, TK Hibatchi, Scoopalicious, Gulf Glazed (Breakfast sandwiches & doughnuts), Killer Seafood, Bad Mamma Jamma, Point Break Pizza (Delivers!), and Lowry B’s BBQ.
Windmark Beach (5-minute drive from The Sandy Pineapple)
Sunrise Cafe (3.1 mi.): (850) 340-3632; Sandwiches, specialty coffees and sweet treats made daily.
Bruno’s Pizza (3.1 mi.): www.windmarkbeachbrunospizza.com, 850-899-9907; $10 lady's day buffet on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Town of Port St. Joe (10-minute drive from The Sandy Pineapple - Many shops & restaurants on Reid Ave)
Sweet Bunz (6.9 mi.): www.sweetbunzdonuts.com, 850-227-7878
Quatro Locos Tacos & Cantina (6.9 mi.): www.quatrolocos.com, 850-899-9014
Joe Mama’s Wood Fired Kitchen (7.1 mi.): www.joemamaspizza.com, 850-270-1206
KrazyFish Grille (7.4 mi.): www.krazyfishgrille.com, 850-229-7878
Fitness
We think the best fitness on vacation is to walk, run, bike or swim and there are plenty of options near The Sandy Pineapple to do so. If you’re looking for a more traditional gym or a place to work out indoors, below are some location options.
Fit As A Fiddle (3.1 mi.): www.fitasafiddlefitness.com, 850-229-1920
One Way Fitness 24/7 (6.8 mi.): 209 Reid Ave., Port St. Joe, FL 32456, 850-227-1929
Mexico Beach FL Yoga (2.2 mi.): www.mexicobeachflyoga.com, 706-580-4202
Coastal Lotus (7.3 mi.): www.coastallotus.com, 850-227-4725
Ananta Yoga (Private Yoga): www.anantayogawithoutlimit.com, 707-880-7986
What to Pack
Don’t forget to pack sunscreen, warm clothes for chilly evenings outdoors and some favorite books and games. Please note that we do not supply firewood for the on-site fire pit or charcoal for the grill, so be sure to bring some if you plan to use these amenities!
Baby Gear Rental
The Sandy Pineapple is a family friendly beach house and is equipped with the basics for our tiny guests: bath support, bottle drying rack, infant-to-toddler highchair booster seat, and silicone feeding set. We do not have cribs or strollers. There are several local baby gear rental services if there is anything you do not want to travel with or have forgotten, which can be delivered right to the house!
Baby Quip, Julie Parker: 850-691-5227, www.babyquip.com/julie570
Beach Baby Crib Rentals: www.beachbabycoast.com
If you are bringing a little one and have any questions we can help with, do not hesitate to contact us!