Three miles of private beach, a tram through the mangroves, and a club for every day of the week.
Every Pelican Bay residence, from a garden condominium to a Gulf-view penthouse, comes with membership in the Pelican Bay Foundation and the amenities it runs: private beaches with full service, an electric tram through the Clam Bay preserve, two Gulf-front restaurants, a Community Center, and tennis and pickleball programs. Here is what is included, and what is not.
Pelican Bay Amenities at a Glance
| Private Beach | Nearly three miles of resident-only Gulf beach at North Beach and South Beach |
| Beach Services | Attendants for loungers, umbrellas and cabanas; sailboats and sea kayaks; showers, restrooms, accessible ramps and beach wheelchairs |
| Beach Tram | Open-air electric trams from eight berm stations through the Clam Bay preserve; more than 900,000 trips a year |
| Beach Dining | Marker 36 at North Beach and Sandbar at South Beach, with indoor and open-air seating and take-out; The Nest near Sandbar for snacks and drinks |
| Community Center | Fitness center, wellness studio with massage and facials, art studio, and meeting and event space on Hammock Oak Drive |
| Fitness | Cardio and strength equipment, personal trainers, indoor classes, an outdoor workout area under the oaks, and beach fitness classes in season |
| Tennis | 18 Har-Tru courts at two tennis centers with pro shops, plus shared-use courts at Pelican Bay Community Park; lessons, leagues and round robins |
| Pickleball | 20 courts at Pelican Bay Community Park, added in December 2025, half reserved for Pelican Bay members, with a pavilion for ping pong and cornhole |
| Parks and Boardwalks | Two community parks and boardwalks through the preserve |
| Golf | Club Pelican Bay, 27 holes, is a separate private club with its own membership |
The Beaches and the Tram
Pelican Bay’s beaches are reached the way few in Florida are: by an open-air electric tram that leaves from eight stations along the berm and runs through the mangroves of the Clam Bay preserve to the sand. North Beach is the quieter end, anchored by Marker 36; South Beach is the more social, with Sandbar and The Nest. At both, attendants set up loungers, umbrellas and cabanas, sailboats and sea kayaks are on hand, and showers, restrooms, accessible ramps and beach wheelchairs make a full day easy. Beach fitness classes run on the decks in season. Buyers often choose a building by its distance to a tram station; our Pelican Bay Gulf-view towers comparison shows where each tower sits.
Community Center, Fitness and Racquets
The Community Center on Hammock Oak Drive is the everyday hub: a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment and personal trainers, a wellness studio for massage and facials, an art studio, and meeting and event rooms, with an outdoor workout area under the oaks beside the lake. Tennis players have 18 Har-Tru courts at two tennis centers, one at The Commons and one beside the Community Center, with pro shops, lessons, leagues and round robins. Pelican Bay Community Park added 20 pickleball courts in December 2025, half of them reserved for members, alongside shared-use tennis courts and a pavilion.
How Membership Works
Foundation membership comes with ownership of every Pelican Bay residence and is funded by an annual assessment, separate from building or neighborhood association fees; it passes to the buyer at closing. Guests can use the amenities under the Foundation’s guest rules. Club Pelican Bay, with 27 holes of golf, a clubhouse, spa and dining, is a separate private club with its own membership and waitlist, so buyers who want golf should plan for it before they buy. Owners in gated Bay Colony have the same Foundation privileges plus the private Bay Colony Beach Club; see Bay Colony amenities.
Find a Residence in Pelican Bay
Every property type shares the same beaches, tram and Community Center. Browse Pelican Bay Gulf-view condos, condominiums, villas and single family homes, or explore vacation rentals to experience the community first. Owners thinking about a sale can start with selling in Pelican Bay. For a private selection matched to how you plan to use the amenities, call (239) 438-1102.
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Pelican Bay Amenities FAQs
What amenities come with a Pelican Bay residence?
Every Pelican Bay owner is a member of the Pelican Bay Foundation, which provides nearly three miles of private beach with attendant service, the beach tram, two Gulf-front restaurants, the Community Center with its fitness center and wellness studio, the tennis and pickleball programs, community parks, boardwalks and community safety and security.
How do Pelican Bay residents get to the beach?
By an open-air electric tram that runs from eight stations along a raised berm through the Clam Bay mangrove preserve to North Beach and South Beach, making more than 900,000 trips a year.
Where do Pelican Bay residents eat on the beach?
Marker 36 at North Beach and Sandbar at South Beach are the Foundation’s two Gulf-front restaurants, each with indoor and open-air seating, a full bar and take-out, and The Nest near Sandbar serves snacks and drinks.
Is golf included with Pelican Bay membership?
No. Club Pelican Bay is a separate, private, member-owned club with its own membership and waitlist. The beaches, tram, Community Center and racquets programs are Foundation amenities; golf is not.
Does Bay Colony have different amenities?
Bay Colony owners are Pelican Bay Foundation members with the same beach, tram and Community Center privileges, plus the private Bay Colony Beach Club inside the gates. See our Bay Colony amenities page for that club.
Amenities, hours, court counts and membership terms are set by the Pelican Bay Foundation and Club Pelican Bay and may change; verify current details with them before relying on them.
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