St. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort · Carrabelle, Florida
Leave Winter Behind on Florida's Forgotten Coast
Quiet beaches, championship golf, and room to actually relax — for a week, a month, or the whole winter.
The winter you actually wanted
Twenty-below weather? Knee-high snowdrifts?
You've already made the wise decision to leave the frozen tundra behind for Florida's warm embrace. But what if you could skip the crowded beaches, endless traffic, and packed resorts, too?
Welcome to St. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort, your home base on Florida's Forgotten Coast.
Here, winter looks a whole lot different: quiet sandy beaches, championship golf, pickleball with friends, poolside afternoons, fresh seafood, and plenty of room to actually relax without having to scramble for the last lounge chair or squeeze through crowds to enjoy the view.
- Championship holes
- 18
- Pickleball courts
- 8
- Acres of wetlands & pine
- 90
- Save up to, on Stay & Play
- 35%
Why the Forgotten Coast?
Florida Without the Crowds
There's Florida, and then there's the Forgotten Coast. Tucked along Florida's Panhandle, it's old Florida at its best: quiet beaches, charming coastal towns, local restaurants, boutique shops, state parks, and plenty of room to slow down and enjoy the season.
Explore the towns below, then come back to St. James Bay, where you can make yourself at home for a week, a month, or the entire winter.
- Apalachicola
- Carrabelle
- St. George Island
- Alligator Point
- Eastpoint
Find your winter home base
Room to settle in for the season
Whether you're escaping for a week or settling in for the season, St. James Bay has accommodations designed for longer stays.
Steps from the fairway
The Clubhouse Villas
Steps away from the fairway with courtyard and golf course views, kitchenettes or full kitchens and select units with in-unit washers.
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Built for the season
Golf Resort Condominiums
For extended winter stays, settle into a spacious two- and three-bedroom condo with full kitchens, living and dining areas, laundry rooms, private balconies, and scenic views.
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More of St. James Bay, for less
Whether your getaway lasts a week or the entire season, our Stay & Play packages make it easy to enjoy more of St. James Bay, and save while you're here.
All-Inclusive Golf Package
Unlimited golf, full-service dining, and premium amenities for those who want to make the most of every round.
- Unlimited golf
- Full-service dining
- Premium amenities
Family Getaway Package
Bring the whole crew and make more time for the people you came to see.
Unlimited Stay & Play Package
Go all in with a package designed for those who want the full St. James Bay experience.
These are only a few of our Stay & Play options.
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Championship golf
When the courses up north close, your game doesn't have to
An 18-hole, par-72 layout with rolling fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and picturesque water features set across 90 acres of wetlands and pine — the only Audubon Signature Sanctuary course in the Florida Panhandle.
Need clubs? No problem. Warm up on the driving range, putting green, or chipping area, and stop by the Pro Shop for everything you need.
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No shortage of ways to enjoy the season
Pickleball, Pool & Plenty of Sunshine
Eight brand-new courts overlooking the lake, with complimentary equipment at the clubhouse and lessons, clinics and tournaments all winter. Prefer a lounge chair and a drink? The resort pool is right there.
Pickleball at St. James Bay
Dining & Relaxation
After a day on the course or court, unwind with a massage, enjoy dinner at The Crooked River Grill, and finish the evening with a drink in our Beer Garden.
The Crooked River Grill
Explore the Coast
When you're ready to venture out, book a fishing charter, spend the day at Carrabelle Beach, or explore one of the area's scenic trails.
Things to do nearby
Leave winter behind
Ready to trade snow for sunshine?
You don't have to spend another winter bundled up, scraping snow off your car, and counting down the days until spring. Tell us when you'd like to arrive and how long you're thinking, and we'll come back with what's available.
Prefer to talk it through? (850) 697-9606