Scallop Cove Too - State Park Concession and Rentals

08/28/2026

Congrats! Just a few miles down the road from the state park and have everything you need! How fun!

JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED THE BIG NEWS…
Scallop Cove General Store is officially the 2026 Best of Florida Grocery Store Winner! WE WON! 🏆💚
From groceries and fresh produce to donuts, pizza, deli favorites, tap beer/wine slushies, packaged beer, wine and all those “we forgot to pack it” essentials — we’re pretty proud of our little store on the Cape. 🥹
Thank you to everyone who voted for us, shops with us and supports our family-owned business. This one means a lot! 💚🌴

08/13/2026

We’re bummed too. 💙 FWC announced today that the 2026 scallop season in the Gulf County Zone, including St. Joseph Bay, is CLOSED due to very low scallop numbers.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day on the water! ☀️🚤 St. Joe Bay and Scallop Cove are still open for boating, fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and pontoon boat rentals.

Already have a pontoon reservation? We encourage you to keep it! There’s still so much to see and do on St. Joe Bay—cruise the shoreline, fish, swim, snorkel, look for dolphins or just enjoy a beautiful day on the water. 🌊🐬

No scallops this year, but still plenty of reasons to get out on the bay.

August 13, 2026
Media contact: FWC Press Office, 850-488-4676, [email protected]

Closure of Gulf County Zone for 2026 regional bay scallop season

Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the closure of the 2026 recreational bay scallop harvest season in the Gulf County Zone. This region includes all state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County, including St. Joseph Bay.

A summer 2026 survey by FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Joseph Bay showed very low bay scallop abundance. This precautionary closure is intended to increase the chances that existing scallops can produce enough offspring to preserve and support future scallop seasons in the region. FWC will work with the community to identify and implement restoration efforts and will continue to monitor the situation.

While scallop harvesting is prohibited in the Gulf County Zone this season, the area is still open for other recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming.

State waters of Franklin County east of the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island through Hernando County remain open to the recreational harvest of scallops.

For more information and updates, visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/424d03e

07/15/2026

No plan? No problem. That's kinda our whole thing. 😎

Roll up, grab a kayak or paddleboard, snag some snacks, and figure out the rest from the water.

Open 10–6 Eastern daily, weather permitting.
If you are a planner, dont worry reserve your pontoon, golf cart, etc ahead of time here: https://scallopcove.com/state-park-rentals/

07/14/2026

We're family-run and we actually live here, so when we say the bay's worth your whole day, we mean it. 🌊

Pontoons, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, carts, plus a store stocked with everything else. One stop, right inside the park.
Your boat (or cart, or kayak) is just a click away 👉 https://scallopcove.com/state-park-rentals/

Open 10–6 Eastern, weather permitting.

07/13/2026

St. Joe Bay was made for slow cruising.

Calm water, a boat ramp right here, and miles of bay to wander. Bring your own boat or hop on one of our pontoons, either way the day's yours.

Reserve your pontoon ahead so it's ready when you are. https://scallopcove.com/state-park-rentals/

07/12/2026

Slow Sunday on the Cape? That's the right kind of Sunday. 🌅

Whether you're just checking in or you're a local squeezing out the last of the weekend, the bay's calm and we're open.

Grab a paddleboard, a cold drink, or just stop in to say hey. 10–6 Eastern, weather permitting.

07/11/2026

Last morning on the Cape? Make it count. ☀️

Squeeze in one more beach walk, grab a coffee and a snack from us, and take the long way out. The sand'll still be in your shoes for days, and we kinda love that.

Come back soon, friends. 🐚

Already planned your next trip? Don't leave it to chance, reserve your water ride or equipment online: https://scallopcove.com/state-park-rentals/

07/10/2026

Love our State Park and the Cape? Take a little piece of it with you.

We have tees, sweatshirts, stickers, ornaments made for folks who'd rather be here.

Come shop it. Open daily 10am-6pm Eastern

07/09/2026

Morning paddlers know the secret — the bay's like glass before the world wakes up. 🛶

Kayaks and paddleboards ready to go right here in the park. First-timer or old pro, the water won't judge.

Open 10–6 Eastern daily, weather permitting. Lock in your paddle board, pontoon, cart, kayak, or board before they're gone 👉 https://scallopcove.com/state-park-rentals/

07/08/2026

Those white sandy beaches people drive hours for? They're right out our door. ☀️

Don't lug all your gear across the sand, that's what we're here for. Grab a beach cart, chairs, and an umbrella from us and go claim your spot.

Open 10–6 Eastern daily, weather permitting. Plan ahead, play harder. Reserve online: https://scallopcove.com/state-park-rentals/