St. James Marina Inc.

St. James Marina Inc. offers convenient boat ramp access in Saint James City on Pine Island, providing entry to Monroe Canal and connections to some of Southwest Florida's most popular paddling and boating destinations. From this full-service marina, paddlers can easily reach Sanibel Island, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, and the Caloosahatchee River. The location is ideal for exploring the region's extensive mangrove systems and coastal waters, with nearby access to Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge and Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge for wildlife viewing opportunities.

The facility offers single-vehicle and trailer parking, with daily launch parking available for a reasonable fee. The marina staff is noted for being helpful and accommodating to visitors. This is a good option for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the calm, sheltered waters of the canal system and sound, as well as boaters heading to the nearby beaches and fishing waters. Given the proximity to two national wildlife refuges and the protected sound waters, this is an excellent starting point for both recreational paddling and fishing trips in this scenic coastal area.