St Johns Yacht Harbor (Johns Island, SC)

St Johns Yacht Harbor
2408 Maybank Hwy E30, Johns Island, SC 29455 (T Head South Dock, Slip 18)

Date of Service: Monday, 5/4/26 – Thursday, 5/7/26
Cons: Bird Poopy Docks, Boaters Disregard for No Wake Zone Area, Distance to Office/Amenities, Floating Dock Raised Screws, Laundry Room Unlocked with Mail/Packages Inside, Paul J Gelegotis Bridge Noise (aka: Johns Island Bridge, Stono River Bridge) Noise/Traffic, Ship Store Closed during Staff Mobile Pump Outs, Slip Holders Using Dock Carts for Lose Fish Catches (Not in a Cooler), & Strong Dockside Current 
Pros: Accommodating, Building Cleanliness, Complimentary WiFi, Courtesy Call Day Prior, Courtesy Vehicle, Dock Carts, Dock Hand Stays After Hours to Assist Docking, Experienced Deck Hands, Flexibility, Floating Docks, Friendly Staff, Helpful Staff, Location, Marked No Wake Zone Area, Modern, & “Yacht Club” Atmosphere

• Annual & Semi Annual Leases
• Boat Club
• Courtesy Vehicle
• Daily & Monthly Transient Rates
• Designated Grill Area
• Dog Park
• Fire Pit Area
• Fish Cleaning Area
• Fuel Available
• Laundry Facilities ($)
• Military Discount Available (5%)
• Mobile Pump Outs
• Pet Friendly
• Pump Out Service
• Resort-Style Saline Swimming Pool
• Ship Store
• 224 Total Slips (47 Dry-Lift & 177 Wet Slips)
• 20 Transient Slips

Comments: Conveniently located directly off the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) past 472MM on the Stono River in Charleston, SC. 

Downtown Charleston, SC area is accessible by a short car ride or a dinghy trip down Elliott’s Cut.

Lfyt and Uber Service are also available, wait times vary as many are servicing the downtown Charleston, SC area.

Mail is found in the laundry area.

New 9,088 sq ft waterfront restaurant, Stono’s Oyster Bar is currently under development on the southern end of Headquarters Island, directly across from the harbor. Designed to include a rooftop dining area and bar. To be accessible by land and water. Expected opening, Spring 2027.

Paul J Gelegotis (aka: Johns Island Bridge, Stono River Bridge) carries Maybank Highway (SC Highway 700) over the Stono River, connecting James Island to Johns Island.

Ship’s Store offers basic provisions, ready-made goods, and sundries.

Short trip from the Atlantic ocean via the Charleston Harbor entrance, followed by a short cruise south onto the Stono River. Marina is situated in the Charleston area (but away from the hustle and bustle of downtown area), nestled on Johns Island along the Stono River. Directly off the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), just south of 472MM.

Tender accessible dock and nearby dine options: Bowens Island Restaurant, California Dreaming, and Charleston Crab House.

Tidel range is roughly 6′.

Uses DOCKWA for transient slip reservations.

Within 5 miles of medical facilities.

Provisioning Options:

• Blackbird Market: Located roughly 3.3 miles away, this is a local favorite for high-quality fresh produce, freshly butchered meats, local seafood, and unique “take-and-go” meals like their highly-rated tomato pie.
• Food Lion: Budget-friendly, “no-frills” option.
• Harris Teeter: Known for high-quality produce and meats; there is a larger location at Freshfields Village (about 10 miles away) that caters well to cruisers.
• Island Provisions: Neighborhood market and café about 2.7 miles away. It offers a curated selection of “essentials,” local goods, prepared foods, beer, and wine.
• JC Seafood: For fresh-off-the-boat catches, this market is roughly 3.7 miles away and features fresh displays of local fish and shrimp.
• Lowes Foods of Johns Island: Full-service supermarket featuring local products and specialized sections.
• Publix: Located on Folly Road (approximately 3.5 miles), this is a common destination for boaters using the courtesy car.
• Stono Market & Tomato Shed Cafe: About 5.9 miles away, this farmers’ market and café provides organic homegrown produce, local baked goods, and pasture-raised meats.

Alternative Provision Options:

• Groceries Ahead: Specialized grocery delivery service that can deliver directly to the marina.
• Instacart: Available for orders from Publix in the area.

Stay Again: Yes