# Snowbird Stays on Florida's Forgotten Coast 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% ![A hammock strung between palms on the sand area at St. James Bay](/images/experience/things-to-do/hammock-between-palms-sand-area.jpg) 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 [Things to do nearby](/things-to-do-carrabelle-fl) 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. ![The Clubhouse Villas at St. James Bay around their courtyard at sunset](/images/accommodations/villas/clubhouse-villas-carrabelle-fl-courtyard-sunset.jpg) 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. View villas ![Aerial view of the golf resort condominiums at St. James Bay](/images/accommodations/st-james-bay-golf-resort-condos-aerial.jpg) 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. View condominiums [View all accommodations](/places-to-stay-in-carrabelle-fl) Stay & Play ## 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. - ![A championship golf green at sunset at St. James Bay](/images/home/championship-golf-green-sunset-st-james-bay.jpg)All-Inclusive Golf PackageUnlimited golf, full-service dining, and premium amenities for those who want to make the most of every round.Unlimited golfFull-service diningPremium amenities[Details](/offers) - ![Lounge chairs beside the resort pool under a blue sky at St. James Bay](/images/experience/pools/resort-pool-lounge-chairs-blue-sky.jpg)Family Getaway PackageBring the whole crew and make more time for the people you came to see.[Details](/offers) - ![Aerial view of the eight pickleball courts at St. James Bay](/images/home/hero/st-james-bay-pickleball-courts-aerial.jpg)Unlimited Stay & Play PackageGo all in with a package designed for those who want the full St. James Bay experience.[Details](/offers) These are only a few of our Stay & Play options. [Explore all packages](/offers) ![The marsh bridge over the wetlands on the golf course at St. James Bay](/images/golf/audubon-signature-sanctuary-marsh-bridge.jpg) 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. [Book a tee time](https://stjamesbay.cps.golf/) Your vacation, your way ## No shortage of ways to enjoy the season - ![Players on the pickleball courts at St. James Bay at sunset](/images/experience/pickleball/best-pickleball-resorts-in-florida-courts-sunset-play.jpg)Pickleball, Pool & Plenty of SunshineEight 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](/pickleball-carrabelle-fl) - ![The bar interior at the Crooked River Grill](/images/dining/crooked-river-grill-bar-interior-carrabelle-fl.jpg)Dining & RelaxationAfter 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](https://www.stjamesbayrestaurant.com) - ![Aerial view of the St. James Bay golf course and the Carrabelle water tower](/images/golf/carrabelle-fl-golf-course-aerial-water-tower.jpg)Explore the CoastWhen 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](/things-to-do-carrabelle-fl) 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](tel:+1-850-697-9606) ### Request winter availability No obligation — we'll reply with options that fit your dates. Fields marked are required. First name * Last name * Email * Phone Arriving (month) Arriving (month) October November December January February March April Not sure yet Length of stay Length of stay A week Two weeks A month The whole winter What matters most What matters most Championship golf Pickleball Time on the coast Dining and relaxing Room for family and friends A little of everything I agree to the [Privacy Policy](/privacy) .