- Shelter
- NW, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the east side of Cayo Costa, between Cayo Costa and Punta Blanca islands in Pine Island Sound, south-west Florida, on a sand bottom.
- Water
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Pelican Bay lies just south of Boca Grande Pass, where Charlotte Harbour meets Pine Island Sound. Depths run between 6 and 12 feet with good holding, and there is room for several dozen boats to swing. Protection from east and west winds is good.
Practical
Fresh water is available. Inn Marina lies 4.3 nautical miles to the N and Safe Harbor Pineland 4.9 nautical miles to the E. A small dock on the island takes a tender.
Ashore
Cayo Costa State Park covers most of the island. A pine-lined path crosses from the park dock to a long Gulf-side beach used for shelling, swimming and watching the sunset.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 26.68630, -82.24231 (26°41.18'N 82°14.54'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pelican Bay lies at 26°41.18'N 82°14.54'W, that is 26.68630, -82.24231 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Pelican Bay sheltered from?
Pelican Bay is sheltered from north-west, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Pelican Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pelican Bay.
How do boaters rate Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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