Saint James Parish

Beaches and golf courses in Saint James

Coastal Leisure

Saint James, often called the Platinum Coast, is defined by its calm Caribbean waters and elite recreational facilities. This area features white-sand beaches like Paynes Bay, known for sea turtle sightings, and the secluded Reed’s Bay. The locality also hosts world-class golf infrastructure, including the Tom Fazio-designed Green Monkey course carved from a limestone quarry and the historic Old Nine at Sandy Lane, offering a blend of natural marine beauty and professionally maintained landscapes.

Coastal Leisure — Map

A

Paynes Bay Beach

A stretch of calm Caribbean water known for sea turtle sightings and snorkeling. Public access is available via a path near the local fish market.

B

Sandy Lane – Old Nine Golf Course

Constructed in 1961, this nine-hole course features narrow fairways and small greens winding through the private Sandy Lane estate.

C

Sandy Lane - Green Monkey Golf Course

A Tom Fazio-designed 72-par course carved from an old limestone quarry. It features significant elevation changes and a signature grass monkey silhouette in the 16th-hole bunker.

D

Apes Hill Golf Club

Located 1,000 feet above sea level, this sustainable championship course offers views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. It features a par-72 layout redesigned by Ron Kirby.

E

Paynes Bay Beach

A large expanse of white sand on the West Coast with typically calm waters suitable for swimming and catamaran moorings.

F

Sandy Lane Beach

Fringed by mahogany trees, this beach provides access to some of the calmest waters on the coast. It is situated directly in front of the historic Sandy Lane Hotel.

G

Reed's Bay Beach

A quiet, crescent-shaped bay between Holetown and Speightstown. It features clear, still water and lacks the heavy commercial development found on neighboring beaches.

H

Beach

A narrow stretch of beach north of Paynes Bay, characterized by its eponymous mahogany trees and calm swimming conditions.

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