Leave Winter Behind on Florida's Forgotten Coast
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.
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.
Why the Forgotten Coast?
Florida Without the Crowds
There’s Florida, and then there’s the Forgotten Coast.
Tucked along Florida’s Panhandle, the Forgotten Coast is 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 Apalachicola, Carrabelle, St. George Island, Alligator Point, and Eastpoint, then come back to St. James Bay, where you can make yourself at home for a week, a month, or the entire winter.
Tucked along Florida’s Panhandle, the Forgotten Coast is 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 Apalachicola, Carrabelle, St. George Island, Alligator Point, and Eastpoint, then come back to St. James Bay, where you can make yourself at home for a week, a month, or the entire winter.
See all our favorite places to explore along the Forgotten Coast
Top Things to Do Near St. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort
Whether you're escaping for a week or settling in for the season, St. James Bay has accommodations designed for longer stays.
Golf Resort Condos
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.
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.
Stay & Play
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, and premium amenities for those who want to make the most of every round.
Family Getaway Package
Bring the whole crew and make more time for the people you came to see.
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!
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!
Explore all of our Stay-&-Play Packages and Specials
Your Vacation, Your Way
From championship golf and pickleball to poolside relaxation and coastal adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy your getaway.
Championship Golf
When the courses up north close for the season, your game doesn’t have to.
The championship course at St. James Bay welcomes you with an 18-hole, par-72 layout with rolling fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and picturesque water features set across 90 acres of wetlands and pine.
As the only Audubon Signature Sanctuary course in the Florida Panhandle, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience that’s as beautiful as it is challenging.
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.
As the only Audubon Signature Sanctuary course in the Florida Panhandle, it’s a one-of-a-kind experience that’s as beautiful as it is challenging.
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.
Pickleball, Pool & Plenty of Sunshine
Your perfect winter getaway may also start with a pickleball match.
With eight brand-new pickleball courts overlooking the lake, St. James Bay makes it easy to grab a paddle and play. Complimentary equipment is available at the clubhouse, and lessons, clinics, tournaments, and events give you plenty of ways to get on the court.
Relaxing with a beverage in hand more your speed? Grab a lounge chair at the resort pool, unwind, and order a drink and snack for an afternoon of uninterrupted relaxation.
Your perfect winter getaway may also start with a pickleball match.
With eight brand-new pickleball courts overlooking the lake, St. James Bay makes it easy to grab a paddle and play. Complimentary equipment is available at the clubhouse, and lessons, clinics, tournaments, and events give you plenty of ways to get on the court.
Relaxing with a beverage in hand more your speed? Grab a lounge chair at the resort pool, unwind, and order a drink and snack for an afternoon of uninterrupted relaxation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
See Everything St. James Bay Has to Offer
Leave Winter Behind
You don’t have to spend another winter bundled up, scraping snow off your car, and counting down the days until spring.
Come somewhere the mornings start with championship golf in the sunshine, the afternoons are spent on the water or the pickleball court, and the evenings end with dinner and a drink under the stars.
Ready to trade snow for sunshine? Come find your winter getaway on Florida’s Forgotten Coast and stay at St. James Bay for a week or officially leave your winter boots in the closet and come stay for the whole winter.
Come somewhere the mornings start with championship golf in the sunshine, the afternoons are spent on the water or the pickleball court, and the evenings end with dinner and a drink under the stars.
Ready to trade snow for sunshine? Come find your winter getaway on Florida’s Forgotten Coast and stay at St. James Bay for a week or officially leave your winter boots in the closet and come stay for the whole winter.